May 15, 2026 · 7:03 am

Ugly Tomatoes

Dene Ward is a blogger, Bible class teacher, writer of devotional books, and speaker at Women’s retreats and lectureships.

She lives in Lake Butler, Florida, with her husband, Keith

Dene’s blog, Flight Paths, is one of my wife’s favorites. Well, next to ThePreachersWord, I think.

Today’s Facebook Friday is from her Facebook page. You can learn more about Dene and access her unique blog posts, featuring stories about life and applying spiritual principles, by going directly to her page. Continue reading →

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May 14, 2026 · 7:20 am

Your Attitude is Showing

You’ve heard the expression “wearing your feelings on your sleeve.” These days, many people apparently wear them on their T-shirts.

On our recent trip, I was up early in the Hampton Inn lobby writing a blog post. When the breakfast bar opened, a large, gruff-looking man—who looked like he could hunt bears with a stick—entered the room. He was wearing a T-shirt with wording that made me do a double-take. Continue reading →

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May 13, 2026 · 6:49 am

Acts 24:22-25, The Devil’s Dangerous Word: Later

Dr. Clarence Macartney, an early-20th-century minister and author, once related a story about a supposed meeting in hell.

Satan called his four leading demons together and commanded them to think up something that would trap more souls.

“I have it!” one demon said. “I’ll go to earth and tell people there is no God.” Continue reading →

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May 12, 2026 · 6:45 am

The Difficult Grace of Forgiveness

Growing up, I had good reason to loathe my father. He was abusive and struggled with addiction. He cycled in and out of jail, and that sent my family tumbling down the economic ladder,” wrote author and Wheaton College professor Esau McCaulley.

“Before he died when I was in my mid-30s, I realized that my sense of my own righteousness had callused into something cruel,” McCaulley admitted. Continue reading →

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May 11, 2026 · 6:09 am

Liberty Tempered By Love

I recently read about a missionary working overseas who was invited into the home of new converts. Before the meal, one of the Christians quietly explained that many former idol worshipers in the village still associated certain foods with pagan ceremonies.

The missionary could have insisted on his liberty. After all, he knew idols were nothing. But for the sake of tender consciences and fragile faith, he gladly refrained. Continue reading →

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May 9, 2026 · 7:37 am

Weekly Recap: May 4-8

Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

It’s good to be home after a month-long trip–Actually, three trips rolled into one.

It was good to meet many of our readers during our travels — some for the very first time.  It also appears that, based on our stats over the past 3-4 weeks, we picked up some new readers.  Welcome!  We hope you are encouraged and edified by our blog posts.

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May 8, 2026 · 6:38 am

Stop Handing Out Water Guns

My good friend and preaching colleague, Ralph Walker, recently posted an article by Brad Harrub on his Facebook page.
I’m sure there are some churches and parents who are doing a great job in preparing their children for the real world when they leave home. However, the concerns expressed in this piece deserve as wide a circulation as possible. So, I hope our readers will share it with as many parents, preachers, and pastors as possible.

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May 7, 2026 · 7:07 am

Prayer Over Politics

Today, as designated by the United States Congress, we observe the National Day of Prayer, held each year on the first Thursday in May.

Established in 1952 and later set by President Ronald Reagan, this day serves as a call for Americans to seek God in prayer.

This year’s theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations: Seeking Him in All Generations,” based on 1 Chronicles 16:24, which records King David’s prayer of thanksgiving when the Ark of the Covenant was returned to Jerusalem: Continue reading →

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May 6, 2026 · 5:29 am

Acts 20:28–The Charge to Spiritual Leaders

“Leadership is influence,” wrote J. Oswald Sanders, “the ability of one person to influence others. One man can lead others only to the extent that he can influence them.” Continue reading →

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May 5, 2026 · 6:41 am

The Weapons of Our Warfare Are Not Carnal

While we have been on our blogging break, we’ve again been reminded how easily people justify violence—even in the name of faith.

A recent act of political violence involved a highly educated young man who targeted a member of a presidential administration. In a manifesto sent to family members just minutes before the attack, he listed numerous grievances and attempted to frame his actions as a defense of the oppressed—even appealing to Christian reasoning. Continue reading →

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