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CONSIDER MAGAZINE

Volume 1, 2005

Editorial: Garreth L. Clair

... Ending our First Year of Publication ...

ConsiderMagazine.com had its beginning the middle of January 2005 with the able help of my good friends, Bill and Erin Kirke. The magazine is an ongoing process by the editor, the work is more complex than I had thought. Indeed, it is good to have high expectations of oneself but sometimes we have a tendency to tackle projects that are much more involved than we thought in the beginning. The work that we are doing with considermagazine.com is such an undertaking.

As time has passed I have been working to make the online magazine an aid for those seeking help with Bible [i.e. the book] related concepts and other related Bible questions, the areas that we need to cover also expand. I do not fully know at this point where we will be [i.e. in relation to this effort's progress] at this time next year with volume 2 of the magazine. Many of you have assisted me with ideas and good articles, news, and suggestions relating to important subjects and issues. The greatest effort in the coming year will be to have as much success and improvement as during 2005.

The News and sermon pages are two of the most popular pages seekers hit on in searching the magazine, I will continue to add news items of interest for those involved in a search for change and information about religious issues.

If you as one of our readers have news items that would be of interest to a greater audience please send them to me via email at glclair@sbcglobal.net or glclair@aol.com

As the New Year [i.e. 2006] comes upon us, let us appreciate the opportunities that will be ours to use to the glory of God, May we encourage one another as we also encourage the lost ones to join with us as true Christians with a desire to always extend the influence of Jesus Christ.

CONSIDER THIS FACT:

Matthew 6:33-34, "But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." ASV

OTHER FACTS ABOUT THE EDITOR THIS YEAR

EDITOR CELEBRATES 7OTH BIRTHDAY [October 14, 2005]

Garreth Clair has finally reached an age when he can no longer deny that he is getting old, Seventy is getting old! While I realize that age is slowing me down, I have no intention of throwing in the towel. I want to continue working for God as long as I am able to consciously do an acceptable and dignified service for Him.

One thing that I am continually thankful to God for is that He has allowed me to live longer than I had expected. I do not know when I will finally finish my life here on the earth, so I will continue to study, write, preach, visit, pray, teach, call, and do whatever I can to interest other people in the good things that God can do for them if they will let Him. The apostle Paul's message at the end of his life is a message that all teachers and preachers hope for, when he said --- 2 Tim 4:6-8, "6 For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure is come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith: 8 henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing." ASV --- "Me too!"

FORTY-SIX YEAR (Anniversary)

Today (March 7, 2007), marks the 48th year of the editor’s marriage to Barbara. These years have all been good years with lots of good times and happy days, yet there have been occasions of unhappiness (death of loved ones – serious sicknesses – lack of dedication to God of some – and other problems), yet if we had it to do over again, we would! There are reasons for our happiness in spite of the problems of living that are common to everyone, our undiminished faith in God to carry us through because we are faithful and our untiring desire to go to heaven someday has aided us in staying the course, as the apostle Paul says, 2 Timothy 4:6-8.

CHURCH WEBSITE – ARCHIVES-2005

4840 Cemetery Road - Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Garreth L. Clair

THOUGHT FOR JANUARY 2005:

The winter has set in here in Ohio with a lot of ice and snow, the weather is very cold with 7 to 40 degree temperatures. The winter is a time when many older folks spend more time indoors, probably reading the Bible, praying, and taking care of physical problems. The rest of us are busy coming and going to worship, Bible study, and generally trying to do the right thing. Well, well; life goes on, perhaps we will all thaw out in March.

THOUGHT FOR FEBRUARY, 2005:

God is always good to mankind. God will never do anything that will cause man to sin, man sins whenever he turns away from God's instruction and rebels against God's laws.

THOUGHT FOR MARCH, 2005:

There will always be a need for people to improve their lives; will you improve your life this year - 2005? Perhaps you will seek God's way during this year, please feel free to come together with us - 4840 Cemetery Road in Hilliard, Ohio as we worship God regularly. You may find that we do serve God according to the Bible.

THOUGHT FOR APRIL, 2005:

Are you preparing for a Spring, Summer, and Fall of warm weather, vacation, going to the park, etc. - If you are not planning for a continued and growing relationship with God too you are unwise.

THOUGHT FOR MAY, 2005:

It is always right to obey the Lord's instructions. Many people do not understand this principle of true religion but Solomon says this is man's all" - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, "13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all. 14 For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil" (NKJV).

THOUGHT FOR JUNE 2005:

Just finished a good gospel meeting with Gary Fiscus, Gary is a good preacher with good sound words to convey, we were happy to have him with us. The church here was edified and all of us were encouraged to live for God.

THOUGHT FOR JULY 2005:

If you do not follow the Bible's teaching in all things, then you are not right with God, period.

You say you can't follow the Bible! Indeed, would the God of heaven and earth give us a Book of instructions that we could not perform - then condemn us because of our inability to perform - SEE WHERE YOU PUT YOURSELF IF YOU REJECT GOD'S WRITTEN WORD or its PRECEPTS!

THOUGHT FOR AUGUST, 2005:

Matthew 6:33 "seek the Kingdom of God“ [i.e. the things of God] first in our list of priorities while we live in this world.

THOUGHT FOR SEPTEMBER 2005:

Katrina the great storm of 2005 will surely be one of the most destructive and expensive tragedies that has ever hit America. Members of churches of Christ [Including Hilliard] are involved in an effort to assist the brethren on the Gulf Coast with whatever we can; we pray that our efforts will be helpful. Today [Sept. 6, 2005] a number of brethren from churches of Christ have set their sights south, gathering assistance from other churches along the way so that help of our distressed brothers in Christ may be delivered. Pray with us that our efforts are carried out successfully with no injuries to the messengers and workers.

THOUGHT FOR OCTOBER 2005:

This month I will turn 70 Years of Age [October 14]. It seems like only a short time ago that I was a small boy playing in the back yard with my brothers. Time sure does pass fast - Ecclesiastes 12:1, 'Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them": NKJV

THOUGHT FOR NOVEMBER 2005:

Be careful of busybodies who meddle in things that they know nothing about - many good relationships have been destroyed by believing the false gossip of a tale bearers.

THOUGHT FOR DECEMBER 2005:

Matthhew 6:33-34,

33 But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

34 Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. ASV

Consider Magazine is an independent work by Garreth L. Clair

Garreth has over 50 years experience as a preacher, and is currently the preacher for the church that meets at 4840 Cemetery Road, in Hilliard OH.

http://www.cemeteryroadchurchofchrist.org/

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