February 26, 2026 · 7:17 am

What Unites Us Today?

 

I went to bed before President Trump finished his lengthy State of the Union address, but I did stay up long enough to see the U.S. men’s hockey team honored as they entered the House chamber.

In a rare moment of unity within our politically polarized culture—made all the more noticeable by the absence of many members and the visible restraint of others—the hockey team received a standing ovation from both Republicans and Democrats. For a brief moment, applause crossed party lines. Continue reading →

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February 25, 2026 · 6:00 am

Hebrews 11:6, Faith That Pleases God Is Never Passive

In Living Above the Level of Mediocrity, Chuck Swindoll poses this scenario.

Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted employees, “Look, I’m going to leave. And while I’m gone, I want you to pay close attention to the business. You manage things while I’m away. I will write you regularly. When I do, I will instruct you in what you should do from now until I return from this trip.” Everyone agrees. Continue reading →

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February 24, 2026 · 6:14 am

The Praise of AI, or the Praise of God?

“I have a confession: I’m an AI addict,” wrote Eben Shapiro in a Wall Street Journal article.

“Let others worry about AI putting millions of white-collar workers out of work,” Shapiro wrote. “What I’m most worried about is what ChatGPT really thinks of me. Does it care as much about me as I do about it?” Continue reading →

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February 23, 2026 · 5:59 am

Love Bestowed, Not Deserved

Before John Newton ever preached grace, he despised it.

As a young man, John Newton lived a reckless, profane life. He rejected the faith of his upbringing, mocked Christianity, and became involved in the slave trade—participating in one of history’s darkest evils. By his own later admission, he was not merely indifferent toward God; he was openly hostile to Him. Continue reading →

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February 21, 2026 · 2:21 am

Weekly Recap: February 16-20

 

Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

This was an unusual week.  From recovering from the flu and not preaching on Sunday.  To an extraordinary number of hits on past blog posts from unusual places.  To celebrate Norma Jean’s birthday. To share some important posts that challenge not only our thinking, but also our actions.

Today’s post is a recap of last week’s post in case you missed it.  If you missed Thursday’s post, When God Gives You A New Family, I hope you will read it.  It relates 3 poignant true stories and calls for us to really be a family to those who need the care and concern of God’s Family. Continue reading →

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February 20, 2026 · 2:20 am

Kingdom Leaders Are Known For Their Generosity

My friend, preaching colleague, and fellow Hoosier, Max Dawson, writes a wonderful column every week about Kingdom Leaders.

You can find other columns like this one from August of 2025 on his facebook page. Continue reading →

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February 19, 2026 · 2:19 am

When God Gives You a New Family

Few promises of the gospel are as costly—and as comforting—as God’s promise to give us a new family.

“For the sake of safety, let’s say his name is Andrew. He was a brother in our congregation from Uzbekistan, a Muslim-majority country. Andrew described the threats to his life when he became a Christian. Among other things, his uncle once pressed a knife to his side, demanding that he turn away from his faith in Christ.” Continue reading →

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February 18, 2026 · 7:25 am

2 Chronicles 20, Our Eyes Are On You, O God!

In an age when political leaders often parade on the world stage, displaying arrogance, threats, and bluster, our passage today reveals a leader whose words are incredibly honest. Disarmingly so.

The text reveals Jehoshaphat’s attitude when he faced the imminent invasion by Moab and Ammon. Continue reading →

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February 17, 2026 · 7:17 am

Advice to My Teenage Self

WordPress, the platform we use for ThePreachersWord, provides a daily writing prompt to encourage bloggers to write every day.

Some of their prompts seem silly and rather frivolous, but this one caught my eye and prompted some reflection as I drifted off to sleep last night. I awoke this morning with the same question on my mind. Continue reading →

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February 16, 2026 · 6:50 am

When Love Lives in the Light, Love Glows

“We’ll leave the light on for you” was the tagline for a famous, decades-long commercial for Motel 6, first ad-libbed by spokesman and radio personality Tom Bodett.

Bodett’s down-home, folksy voice and personality became synonymous with the brand for over 35 years. “We’ll leave the light on for you” wasn’t flashy or clever. It didn’t promise luxury or unique amenities. It promised rest, safety, and a welcoming, clean place for weary travelers. Continue reading →

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