Tina Rae Collins
Author, Proofreader, and Copy Editor
You might be a member of the Church of Christ if . . .
(With apologies to Jeff Foxworthy of "Redneck" joke fame)
You might be a member of the Church of Christ . . .
- If you know exactly what song I'm talking about when I ask you to turn to number 728b.
- If you could recite all the books of the Bible before you could even read them.
- If you know the first and third verse of nearly every song.
- If you actually know what a "ready recollection" is and have been thoroughly "guide-guard-and-directed" all your life. (If you're really a member, you know that "guide-guard-and-directed" must be followed by "and-bring-us-back-at-the-next-appointed-time.")
- If you think the Bible questions on "Jeopardy" are way too easy.
- If you decide which Bible translation to use based on how Acts 2:38 reads.
- If you immediately reach for your wallet when you hear the phrase, "Now, separate and apart from the Lord's Supper.... "
- If you know all the words to all the verses of "Trust and Obey."
- If you've ever ridden a JOY bus. (And, of course, you know that JOY stands for "Jesus" first, "Others" second, and "Yourself" last.)
- If, when you're happy and you know it, you clap your hands, stomp your feet, and say "Amen!"
- If you've ever carried your Bible in an empty casserole dish.
- If you brought that casserole dish to the last fellowship meal, and the main ingredient in it was cream of mushroom soup.
- If you've ever wondered who Ebon Pinion was.
- If you've never been to a church that wasn't named after the street it was on, or named after the small town it was in.
- If you've been to a wedding or a funeral where the invitation was offered.
- If you've stood for thirteen verses of "Just As I Am" with the last stanza sung softly.
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If you already have these books, maybe you will be interested in the books mentioned below.
"I can't believe I'm so interested in the lives of CHICKENS!"
That's what Lucy H said when she started reading Tales from the Coop. Want to find out what she found to cause her to also say that this is my best book ever? Check it out here: Tales from the Coop by Tina Collins and James Johnson--you won't believe the adventures and antics these chickens get caught up in; but they learn some valuable lessons, and so will your young reader.
Stop the World and Get off for a Little While
If you've been through a divorce you will identify with the woman in When Angels Cry. This is a fictional account of a real divorce. You know the heartache. You know the misery. You know the rage. You know the insanity. Take a break from reality, relax with a cup of hot chocolate, and get lost in someone else's troubles. You know it'll make you feel at least a little bit better to know you aren't alone. Escape now: When Angels Cry
Need Something to Read in the Bathroom?
What About Brian is a collection of twenty spiritual articles that can usually be read in one "sitting." Some titles are "Broken Salmon," "A Cookie Cutter World," and "Standing in a Deep, Dark Pit." This book makes a great gift for a sick or shut-in friend. Read one of the articles now: What About Brian
Need Old Handwritten Sermons or Articles Made Electronic?
I know most of us have handwritten material that we wish we had on our computer but are too lazy or don't have the time or energy to devote to typing them up. Well, I would be happy to be of service to you in this regard. Contact me at mykentuckybooks@gmail.com for pricing.
