Smythe Road Church of Christ

01/08/2026

On behalf of the Smythe Road Church of Christ

We extend our heartfelt condolences to our beloved Deacon, Bro. E. Zathony Nebo, and the entire Nebo family on the passing of his brother, Anthony Janjay Johnson.

We pray that God will surround your family with His peace, strength, and comfort during this season of grief. May the hope found in Christ sustain you, and may the cherished memories of your brother remain a lasting blessing.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." — Matthew 5:4

Please know that the Smythe Road Church of Christ stands with you in prayer and love.

27/07/2026

Congratulations to our dear brother, Bro. Foday S. Varney, and his lovely bride, Sis. Kebeh K. Tarnue, on their covenant wedding today!

We thank God for bringing you together and pray that your home will be filled with love, faith, peace, and God's abundant blessings. May Christ remain the foundation of your marriage as you begin this new chapter together.

Congratulations and best wishes from your Smythe Road Church of Christ family! ❤️💍🙏

20/07/2026

Matthew 25 Rice Distribution to Benefit Smythe Road Church of Christ Widows, Others

Matthew 25 Liberia, an independent charity organization connected with the Smythe Road Church of Christ, will be distributing rice among the widows, widowers, and other needy members of the church on Sunday, July 26, right after service.

The scheduled distribution is Matthew 25’s way of helping the widows and other needy members, especially during Liberia’s Independence Day celebration, which is on July 26. The charity organization’s desire is to put smiles on the faces of these members during this national celebration, especially considering the economic hardships many people are going through.

It is our prayer and hope that the Lord will continue to use us members of Matthew 25 to continue to be of blessings to others, especially to members of the church.

28/06/2026

What If God Had an Excuse?

A friend once told me why he missed the Sunday church service. He said, “My clothes were dirty.”

I paused and thought about that.

Suppose that same person received a call saying, “The President of Liberia would like to meet with you tomorrow morning.”

Do you think dirty clothes would still be an excuse?

Of course not.

He would wash them, borrow some, buy some, or do whatever was necessary to be ready. Why? Because he considers the meeting important.

Yet every week we already know that Sunday is coming. It does not surprise us. We have six days to prepare our hearts, our schedules, and even our clothes. Still, we often find reasons not to worship God in fellowship.

Now imagine if God treated us the way we sometimes treat Him.

What if God said:
“It is raining today. I do not want to get wet, so I will postpone blessing Trokon.”

Or,
“I am too busy today. I will wait until next week to protect him.”

Or,
“He ignored me on Sunday, so I will ignore his prayers this week.”

Where would any of us be without God's mercy?

The truth is, every breath we take, every meal we eat, every journey we complete safely, every night we sleep, and every morning we wake up are reminders that God remains faithful, even when we are not.

God has never missed a day of loving us.
He has never forgotten our names.
He has never failed to keep His promises.

Perhaps it is time we stopped giving God the leftovers of our time and started giving Him first place in our lives.

It is not that we do not have time; it is that we do not always make time for God. The issue is what we value most.

“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33

If we can prepare to meet important people, how much more should we prepare to meet the God who gives us every breath?

27/06/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Where Did the Saying, "We Speak Where the Bible Speaks and Are Silent Where the Bible Is Silent," Come From?

If you grew up in the Churches of Christ, you have probably heard this saying: "We speak where the Bible speaks and are silent where the Bible is silent."

It is one of the best-known sayings in the Churches of Christ. But have you ever wondered where it came from?

Many people are surprised to learn that these exact words are not found in the Bible. This does not mean the idea is right or wrong. It simply means that the saying itself is not a Bible verse.

The saying became popular in the early 1800s during the Restoration Movement. This was a group of Christians who wanted to return to the teachings and practices of the church described in the New Testament.

One of the movement's early leaders was Thomas Campbell. He taught that Christians should let the Bible be their guide. He also believed that human traditions and church-made rules should never be treated as equal to God's Word.

Over time, this idea became one of the best-known sayings of the Restoration Movement and later among many Churches of Christ around the world. So, this saying is a slogan, not a Bible verse.

Is the Idea Found in the Bible?

Many Christians believe that the principle behind the saying is supported by the Bible. They often point to passages such as Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:6, 1 Corinthians 4:6, and Revelation 22:18–19.

These verses remind Christians to be careful not to add to or take away from God's Word.

Do All Christians Understand This Saying the Same Way?

No. Over the years, sincere Christians have understood this saying in different ways.

Some believe that if the New Testament does not clearly teach something, the church should not introduce it.

Others believe that if the Bible does not clearly command or forbid something, Christians have some freedom, as long as it does not go against God's Word.

Most Churches of Christ agree on one important point: The Bible should be our highest authority.

In simple words, when human ideas and the Bible disagree, Christians should follow the Bible. The discussion has usually been about how this principle should be applied, not whether the Bible should guide the church.

Why Is This Important?

It is helpful to know where our well-known sayings come from. It helps us understand the difference between the Bibleand church history.

Church history helps us learn how Christians have understood and explained the Bible through the years. But our faith and practice should always be tested by Scripture.

For more than 200 years, this saying has influenced many discussions in the Churches of Christ, and it continues to do so today.

This article is not trying to settle the discussion or convince anyone to take one side or the other. Its purpose is simply to share the history of this well-known saying and encourage every Christian to study the Scriptures carefully.

The Bereans give us a good example: "Now the Bereans were of more noble character, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true." — Acts 17:11

Whether we are studying a Bible verse, a church tradition, or a well-known saying, the Bereans remind us to examine everything carefully in the light of God's Word.

Questions for Reflection
1. Had you heard the history of this saying before?
2. How do you understand this saying today?
3. Which of the two views do you think best reflects the teaching of Scripture?
4. Why do you hold that view?

Please keep the discussion respectful, thoughtful, and centered on Scripture.

31/05/2026

05/05/2026

Bro. Harry Publishes His Tenth Book

Paul Yeenie Harry, a Liberian writer and editor who is also a qualified and experienced English teacher, has published his tenth book – an English book.

It is a 184-page book in which he presents, explains, and corrects wrong grammar structures, redundancies, wrong word choices, sentence errors, and other language faults.

It is an English book that most users of the English language – whether students, teachers, preachers, journalists, editors, writers, public speakers, speech writers, etc., – would like to have close to them.

You cannot afford not to have a copy.

The book is dedicated to a very special personality, Dr. Krzysztof Pawłowski, a Polish academic, educator, politician, and philanthropist, as well as a father figure to the author. The rationale for dedicating this book to him is elaborately stated in the book.

Kindly patronize it by buying a copy. For now, the book can be purchased only online, and it costs $15.

Just click the line below:
https://www.blurb.com/b/12798934-correcting-your-english

21/04/2026

A New Book Is Published!

Is polygamy, a generally controversial topic and practice, unscriptural, un-Christian, and wrong? Does the Bible condemn it? Is it a practice that a Christian man may engage in?

Paul Yeenie Harry, one of Liberia’s gifted and prolific writers, has written and published a thought-provoking book on this controversial topic. You cannot ignore the clear expressions, logical arguments, and scriptural analyses with which he critically and thought-provokingly presents and discusses the topic in this 90-page book.

His position on the topic is crystal and unequivocal. In his presentation, he not only effectively presents arguments for; he also robustly refutes arguments against. It is a must-read!

It is bound not only to cause many to re-think their views on polygamy, but it will also cause church leaders and students of the Bible to scratch their heads. Indeed, it is a must-read!

It costs only US$12 per copy. Please patronize it by visiting the printer’s website and purchasing a copy. Right now, you can only purchase it online.

Click the link below:
https://www.blurb.com/.../12788666-polygamy-does-the...