Hall of Fame football coach Tony Dungy once shared a great story about his father, Wilbur, who was a quiet, thoughtful, and patient man.
Dungy recounts the day when he was nine and his brother, Linden, was five, and their father took them fishing. Wilbur was teaching the boys how to cast. Tony said they were working on it, mostly in silence, until his father’s voice broke the silence. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
According to the current WordPress stats page, Saturday is the most popular day our readers access ThePreachersWord. If that’s actually true, then our weekly recap must be accomplishing what it’s intended to do — provide an opportunity to catch up if you missed a post.
With its live links, it’s also a good way to share ThePreachersWord with family, friends, and brethren, either on social media or via email. Continue reading
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“What about the thief on the cross?”
It is a question I have heard throughout my preaching life. It is usually raised by someone arguing that baptism is not necessary for salvation. The reasoning is simple: the thief was never baptized, yet Jesus saved him; therefore, baptism cannot be essential. Continue reading
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The celebration of America’s 250th birthday is in full swing. From small communities to large cities and the special events in our nation’s capital, Americans are celebrating our founding. Our freedom. And our way of life.
Last night, Norma Jean and I watched the opening of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. There were performances by the military band and singers, speeches about faith, family, and freedom, an F-35 flyover, and the stealth B-2 bomber. Continue reading
If you Google “something is wrong with the church,” you’ll get millions of results in a matter of seconds.
A quick perusal of the articles reveals a familiar theme.
“5 Stupid Things the Church Needs to Quit Doing.”
“Anatomy of a Sick Church: 10 Symptoms to Watch.”
“7 Things We Get Wrong About Worship.” Continue reading
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The late Robert Jackson was one of my mentors as a young preacher. He used to preach a sermon in meetings he called “Put Your Finger on the Passage.”
As I recall, Robert would introduce ideas that folks had about the Bible, some accurate and some inaccurate, and then say, “Put your finger on the passage.” Continue reading
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“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving,” once wrote Amy Carmichael.
Carmichael, born in Northern Ireland in 1867, lived at a time when women weren’t expected to travel, challenge cultural systems, or become social activists. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills
It’s great seeing new readers sign up for ThePreachersWord. And it’s especially exciting to see so many hits from other countries this week,’
Following the USA, the hits were Taiwan, China, and the Philippines. Welcome! Hope you will continue reading and sharing our little blog with your friends, relatives, and fellow countrymen. Continue reading
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“Do you know the story of Nymphas?”
When my Facebook friend and former Florida College classmate, Debbie Van Hendrix, asked that question recently, I had to admit something: I didn’t remember.
I couldn’t recall who Nymphas was, what she did, or even where in the Bible this person was mentioned. Continue reading
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(Editor’s Note: In the spirit of “Throwback Thursday,” here’s a post originally written 14 years ago. While it has been edited and updated, the message remains the same and is just as applicable today.)
The late Stephen Covey was a respected author, teacher, and business coach, best known for his bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. His principles of personal responsibility and accountability have influenced millions. Many of us have benefited from the organizational tools developed through Franklin-Covey, helping us stay focused, organized, and productive.
Covey was a strong believer in personal responsibility. He taught what he called the 90/10 principle. Continue reading
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