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Website Updates

 
 

New page for E100 reading challenge for 2012

Updates to the Leaders Page

Added 7 new congregational songs in January 2012.

Added Kevin and Tasha Spann to missions and ministry pages.

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Bible Study Resources

 
 

Bible Gateway

Free, online Bible offered in many translations (versions) and languages. Includes search by topic, word or phrase, and Book chapter:verse. Also offers Bible dictionary, some commentaries. Available as mobile friendly resource for your smart phone.

Blue Letter Bible

Free, online Bible and extensive study tools. Available in multiple English translations (versions). Offers numerous online commentaries as free-standing references AND linked to individual Bible passages. Also has pictures, maps, charts, timelines, encyclopedia, dictionaries, and supports iPhone and iPad.

E-Sword

Free, downloadable digital Bible. This site will install a program onto your PC or Mac. The basic installation includes King James Version with Strong's concordance and dictionary. From there, you can add other versions and study tools, many are free and some are available for purchase. This makes a excellent off-line study tool. Also free to download are Scofield's Reference Notes, Vincent's Word Studies, maps, NASA satellite images of Bible places, study charts, timelines, and several multi-volume commentaries. Allows you to make your own study notes tied to passages, store or print out.

The Word

Free downloadable Bible in several versions compact enough to fit onto a USB drive. Lets you add your own notes, highlight passages. Also offers several free study tools such as Eerdmans Dictionary of the bible.

 

   

Worship and Study Tools

 
 

Online Hymnal

Search by title, author, topic to find hymns and spiritual songs. Many of the hymns include music and a brief history of the song's authorship and circumstances.

Bible Map

Excellent online resource, free to use. Enter a bible reference (book and chapter) and the text appears beside a satellite image of the geographical area covered by the Bible passage. Each place referenced in the scripture you are reading is linked to a color-coded pin on the map, allowing you to drill down for additional facts about the place. Amazing resource.

Bible Study Links

Rich resource of free online study tools assembled by churches of Christ. Each link has a brief description.

Agape Bible Study

Free, non-denominational Bible study program offered onlline. Learn at your own pace

   

Christian Blogs (Online Journals)

 
 

To visit these special blogs, just click on the yellow caption/title and a new tab or window will open to the site. Feel free to bookmark your favorites! If you have a blog to share, contact the webmaster or church office.

Laura Mitchell's Blog

Laura Mitchell grew up here at Highland View and is a college student. She has also undertaken summer mission tours and writes about them here.

Curtis McClane's Blog

Curtis McClane is Highland View's Minister of Preaching. Started in 2011, his blog focuses on spirituality and the community of faith. Curtis also writes for the weeklly bulletin, Highland Views, available on this website in the newsstand and in the publications archive.

Levi Dodd's Blog

Levi Dodd is the Youth and Family Life minister for Highland View. He started his blog in January 2011 to share his thoughts on spirituality and church life. Levi also has a facebook page.

Thomas Haynes

Thomas Haynes is a long-term member of the Highland View church of Christ. An artisan and photographer, Tom has a unique eye for beauty and design, as well as a big heart for God's creation--people, the beauty of nature, and all animals. This blog is a sharing of talent, skill, interests, and thoughts. Enjoy the beauty and inspiration you'll find in this brother's writings and photos.

Patrick Mead's Blog

Patrick Mead ranks among Highland View's most popular guest speakers. He adds to his blog regularly throughout each month, answering questions and commenting on current religious study topics. See the small Phanfare album for pictures, and the links to videos and MP3s available permanently in our archives.

Sharon McClead's Blog

Sharon is an RN living in Ohio who has led women's care groups for many years, focusing on victims of abuse. Her words show an insight to God's word, particularly as it applies to women who are eager to find comfort and healing as they seek strength versus victim-status. Her theme is HOPE. She is closely associated with churches of Christ mission work and care of orphans in Honduras.

Emily Smith's Blog

Emily Smith graduated with a law degree from Pepperdine University last year. Now, she is pursuing a one-year internship in Southeast Asia with the International Justice Mission (IJM). Keep up with Emily's fight to provide legal service to women who are victims of human trafficking, and as she experiences daily life in a far-away land and culture.

Spann-ing the Globe

Kevin and Tasha Spann have been accepted into the Mission Aviation Fellowship. They are currently raising funds, studying, and otherwise preparing for their assignment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Africa. Follow their story as they enter into this challenging work.

Beth's Bible Blog

Beth Jinkerson has been a member of the Highland View church of Christ for nearly 30 years, and taught her first Bible class for children at age 16. This blog site focuses on telling Bible stories for all ages as well as on postings about continuing an active life of Christian service despite a life-changing disability.

 

   

Locate a Congregation

 
 

Worldwide Directory of churches of Christ

Contact information for churches by country, state, and region. Includes address, maps, contact information, times of services, and summary of statistics and programs for each listed congregation.

Churches of Christ on the web

State-by-state listing of nearly 3000 churches of Christ with web sites that offer information on the church as well as resources for study.