Central Haywood Church of Christ

09/07/2026

“Whatever it is you’re seeking won’t come in the form you’re expecting.” Haruki Murakami

“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps” (Proverbs 16:9).

We can plan carefully without pretending we control the shape of the answer. God often leads through a turn we did not anticipate. The faithful response is to keep walking with attention and trust.

09/06/2026

Ever looked at someone else's life and thought, that doesn't make sense? Ezekiel 17 ends with God bringing the tall tree low and making the dry tree flourish. This week's article, “Important Truths About God,” invites us to trust his wisdom even when we don't understand his choices. Read it in this week's bulletin.

09/04/2026

“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” Mae Jemison

God “is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20).

People can mistake their own limits for yours. Scripture reminds us not to mistake our limits for God's. Faithful courage steps beyond what others can picture while remaining humble before him.

09/03/2026

If prayer has felt quiet lately, it is worth asking why.

God has not stopped wanting to be near us. But comfort, control, plans, and the things of this world can slowly claim the trust that belongs to him.

The warning in Ezekiel is serious, but it is not hopeless. "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you" (James 4:8).

Read this week's bulletin article. Link in the first comment.

09/03/2026

Whatever today holds, whether work, caregiving, studying, or serving, give it your whole heart. Even ordinary tasks are opportunities to honor the Lord.

Let Colossians 3:23 shape the way you work today.

09/02/2026

“Letting your mind play is the best way to solve problems.” Bill Watterson

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship” (Exodus 35:31).

Creativity is not separate from faithful work. God gives people skill, curiosity, and imagination that can be used in service to others. Sometimes a wise answer begins when we loosen our grip and look at the problem from another angle.

09/02/2026

The Christian life is not merely about rules written before us, but about God’s truth taking root within us. As He shapes our hearts, obedience becomes more than duty—it becomes the grateful response of a people who belong to Him.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Distance from God rarely begins with a slammed door.

More often, it grows through small compromises, familiar comforts, and plans we trust more than we trust him. We can keep the same routines and still let our hearts move a little farther away.

Ezekiel's warning is simple: pay attention before the distance begins to feel normal.

Read the full bulletin article. Link in the first comment.

09/01/2026

“Plants and animals don’t fight the winter; they don’t pretend it’s not happening and attempt to carry on living the same lives that they lived in the summer.” — Katherine May, Wintering

Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that there is “a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”

The natural world doesn’t push through the season; it responds to it. You’re allowed to do the same.

What would it look like to respond faithfully to the season you’re in?