http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-smaBLOG RSSMon, 09 Feb 2026 00:35:31 GMTMon, 09 Feb 2026 00:35:31 GMThttp://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-5-26-26What would you consider the most valuable thing that you can possess?Scripture Reading: In Matthew 13:44-46, we read these words: "The kingdom of God is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found it, hid it again, then in great joy went and sold everything he owned, and bought the field. Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for fine pearls. On finding one very valuable pearl he went away, sold everything he owned, and bought it." CJBHave you considered the valueTue, 26 May 2026 18:51:09http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-5-26-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-5-18-26Please join me in continuing our thoughts concerning "What does Scripture say about our value to God."Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:1-24, with our focus on verses 16-18, "Your eyes could see me as an embryo, but in Your book all my days were already written; my days had been shaped before any of them existed. God, how I prize Your thoughts! How many of them there are! If I count them, there are more than grains of sand; if I finish the count, I am still with you." CJB16-17Our Creator knowsMon, 18 May 2026 15:16:46http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-5-18-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-5-11-26Here is another thought concerning: What the Scripture says about our value to God?What God's Word says in Psalm 113:1-9, with our focus being on verses 7-9: "He raises the poor from the dust, lifts the needy from the rubbish heap, in order to give him a place among princes, among the princes of his people. He causes the childless woman to live at home happily as a mother of children. Hallelujah!" CJBMost of us, whether we admit it or not, sometimes seem to think that God values us based onMon, 11 May 2026 20:30:14http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-5-11-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-5-3-26What does Scripture say about our value to God? In the next few weeks, we will ruminate and focus on this thought.Scripture Reading: Psalm 8:1-9, with our main focus being verses 4(3)-(6)5: "When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars that You set in place - what are mere mortals, that you concern yourself with them; humans, that you watch over them with such care? You made him a little lower than the angels, you crowned him with glory and honor,..." CJBGodTue, 26 May 2026 18:51:28http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-5-3-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-4-27-2026This is our last session concerning the question of "How is Teamwork an important part of the Christian life... and the life of the Singing Men of Arkansas?"Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10, with our focus being on verses 4-5, which read, "As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by people but chosen by God and precious to Him, you yourselves, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be [priests] set apart for God to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to HimMon, 18 May 2026 15:13:44http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-4-27-2026http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-4-20-26Here is another thought concerning How Teamwork is an Important Part of the Christian Life... and Also in the Life of the Singing Men of Arkansas.Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:1-11, with our focus being on verses 3-5, which read, "Do nothing out of rivalry or vanity; but, in humility, regard each other as better than yourselves - look out for each other's interests and not just for your own. Let your attitude toward one another be governed by your being in union with the Messiah Yeshua."Mon, 11 May 2026 20:24:25http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-4-20-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-4-12-26Getting back on track with our question of How is Teamwork an important part of the Christian life... and also the life of the Singing Men of Arkansas?Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 with emphasis on verses 11-12, which read, "Furthermore, [Christ Jesus] gave some people as emissaries, some as prophets, some as proclaimers of the Good News, and some as shepherds and teachers. Their task is to equip God's people for the work of service that builds the body of Messiah,..."Teamwork in theMon, 04 May 2026 04:18:18http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-4-12-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-3-23-26Let's Talk Teamwork, Shall We?For the next few weeks, we will be considering the question: How is Teamwork an important part of the Christian life? Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, with focus on verse 9, which reads, "For we are God's co-workers; you are God's field, God's building." CJBTeamwork is a vital part of life in the body of the Messiah - or Christ, if you prefer. God's work involves many different individuals with a multitude of different spiritual gifts, talents, andMon, 27 Apr 2026 18:13:29http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-3-23-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-3-16-26We end our study of the word "Ordinary" with the question we had at the beginning, "How does our heavenly Father use things and people we often call Ordinary (Common, Humble, or Insignificant).Scripture Reading: Judges 3:31, "After Ehud came Shamgar the son of 'Anat, who killed 600 P'lishtim with an ox goad; and he too rescued Isra'el." CJBOnce again, we see how God uses in a mighty way that which we consider ordinary. We read that an ordinary man with an ordinary stick becomes anMon, 20 Apr 2026 18:58:34http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-3-16-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-3-8-26ORDINARYMay we once again consider the question: How does our heavenly Father use things and people we often call ordinary or insignificant?Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, with our focus on verses 27-29 which read: "But God chose what the world considers nonsense in order to shame the wise; God chose what the world considers weak in order to shame the strong; and God chose what the world looks down on as common or regards as nothing in order to bring to nothing what the worldMon, 13 Apr 2026 03:23:02http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-3-8-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-2-23-2026For the next few weeks, I would like for us to focus on the word "ORDINARY"; beginning with the question, "How does our heavenly Father use things and people we often call ordinary [common]?"Scripture Reading: Exodus 4:1-17 and Psalm 23:4This week's focus will be on Exodus 4:5, which reads: "This is so that they will believe that ADONAI, the God of their fathers, the God of Avaraham [Abraham], the God of Yitz'chak [Isaac], and the God of Ya'akov [Jacob], has appeared to you!" CJB"Even if IMon, 23 Mar 2026 21:01:38http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-2-23-2026http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-2-14-26Final Thoughts Concerning Fellowship (Koinonia): Why is Fellowship with God and Others Important?Bible Reading:Hebrews 10:1-39, with emphasis on verses 24-25: "And let us keep paying attention to one another, in order to spur each other on to love and good deeds, not neglecting our own congregational meetings, as some have made a practice of doing, but, rather, encourage each other." CJBFellowship is a gift to us from the Lord Jesus. We have privileges of considerable import with our newMon, 16 Mar 2026 17:17:15http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-2-14-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-2-8-26Our Third installment on Fellowship - Why is fellowship with God and others important?Bible Reading: Philippians 1:11, with verse 7, being the Key Bible Verse. It reads: It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you on my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and establishing the Good News, you are all sharing with me in this privileged work. (CJB)Real and genuine fellowship fosters the love of Messiah Jesus. I have a couple of close friends with whom I longSun, 08 Mar 2026 14:58:01http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-2-8-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-1-30-26Week Two of "Why fellowship with God, others, and notably with us in the Singing Men of Arkansas is important?"In week one, we learned that God desires to have fellowship with us. This week's thought is: Fellowship builds strong personal relationships.You can read the entire passage of Acts 20:13-38, but I want to focus on vs. 38, which reads, "What saddened them the most was his [Paul's] remark that they would never see him again. Then they accompanied him to the ship." CJBIn this verse,Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:06:09http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-1-30-26http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-1-25-26Our focus in the next few weeks will be on the word FELLOWSHIP, the Greek word KOINONIA.The question is "Why is fellowship with God, others, and notably with us in the Singing Men of Arkansas, so important?Let's first look at what God's Word tells us in Genesis 3:1-24 (Focus: Genesis 3:8 CJB). It reads "They [Adam and Eve] heard the voice of ADONAI, God, walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, so the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of ADONAI, God, among theMon, 23 Feb 2026 20:44:28http://singingmenofarkansas.org/from-sma/chaplain-s-corner-1-25-26