In his book, Water from a Deep Well, Theology Professor Gerald Sittser suggests that many modern Christians suffer from spiritual shallowness because they only draw from contemporary sources. The past, he argues, provides deep nourishment for faith and discipleship.
Sittser then offers this observation and indictment of modern Christianity: Continue reading
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On May 15th, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch won the 2026 Ecosave 200 at Dover Motor Speedway, his record-extending 69th NASCAR Truck Series victory.
After taking the trophy, a Fox Sports reporter asked Busch, “Why do these moments never get old, Kyle?” Continue reading
Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
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Filed under Weekly Recap
My Facebook friend and preaching colleague, Warren Berkley, publishes a blog called Berksblog where he frequently shares short, thought-provoking quotes from various authors.
Recently, he posted this striking quote from Jennie Allen’s book Get Out of Your Head Continue reading
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Our Wednesday night class at West Citrus is studying “Major Lessons From Minor Bible Characters” based on a workbook by Matt Hennecke.
Last night’s character might not seem so “minor” to those who grew up attending Bible classes and singing about him.
Can you guess who he is? Here are two hints.
He was a “wee little man.”
He climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Continue reading
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The word glory and its related forms appear hundreds of times in Scripture. Often, they are connected to the glory of God, the greatness of His name, and the praise He deserves.
In the Old Testament, God’s glory filled the tabernacle, the temple, and even the whole earth. Today, we are His temple — His people — called to glorify Him with our lives and with our words.
The Psalmist declared, “Let my mouth be filled with Your praise and with Your glory all the day” (Psalm 71:8). Continue reading
Filed under Passage To Ponder
Just a generation ago, many Christians assumed pornography was a fringe problem—something lurking in the shadows of society, far removed from faithful homes and church pews.
However, in an article published in Christianity Today, Maria Baer debunks that myth. “More Christians Are Watching Porn, But Fewer Think It’s a Problem” is the headline of Maria’s article. Continue reading
Filed under Morality
Corrie ten Boom, in her famous book, The Hiding Place, recounts the true story of a Dutch family who risked their lives hiding Jewish refugees from the Nazis during World War II.
Describing her imprisonment in a concentration camp with her sister Betsie, Corrie reflected on the profound challenge of confronting evil honestly while still extending God’s grace toward her captors. Those experiences and her post-war ministry echoed an often-repeated refrain: “Truth and love must travel together.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
“When’s your next trip?” a friend inquired the other day.
I laughed and replied, “Well, we’re home for a couple of months. But Lord willing, we plan to return to Canada in July.” Continue reading
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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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