“He is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has,” once observed the 19th-century American minister Henry Ward Beecher.
His quote is reminiscent of a line from a more recent preacher who said, “We are rich in the things that perish, but poor in the things of the spirit. We are rich in gadgets, but poor in faith. We are rich in goods, but poor in grace. We are rich in know-how, but poor in character. We are rich in words, but poor in deeds.” Continue reading
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“A picture is worth a thousand words,” began David Curry in his Sunday sermon at West Citrus.
After illustrating the point with several works of art, he then displayed a photograph of an ancient Greek sculpture.
At first glance, it appeared to be little more than another relic from antiquity. But behind the image was a powerful lesson about opportunities that Christians dare not miss. Continue reading
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In 1783, after the American Revolution, George Washington stood before Congress and voluntarily resigned his military commission.
Many expected Washington to become America’s ruler. In fact, King George III reportedly remarked that if Washington willingly gave up power and returned to private life, “he will be the greatest man in the world.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
We’re back!
Our annual summer trip to Ontario, Canada, was shorter than usual, but no less important and profitable. Continue reading
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“He was a great man. But didn’t know it,” was once said of a beloved preacher from a bygone era. The same compliment could easily be spoken of Sewell Hall, who passed from this life last Sunday afternoon at the age of 96.
Sewell was 40 years old when I began preaching full-time in 1970. By then, he was already widely respected and deeply loved among faithful Christians. Continue reading
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Every Olympic champion possesses discipline. They persevere through setbacks. They rely on coaches and teammates. They stay focused despite distractions. They compete with passion.
But what ties all those qualities together? Continue reading
Can 2,000-year-old seeds still produce?
Israeli physician Sarah Sallon believed they could.
Ancient date palm seeds had been recovered from archaeological sites near the Dead Sea. Although the trees themselves had disappeared nearly 2,000 years ago, Sallon persuaded skeptical archaeologists to let her plant some of those ancient seeds. Many thought the idea was impossible. Continue reading
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What is consciousness? How do you define it? Where did it originate?
Those questions may not occupy our daily thoughts, but they continue to puzzle some of the world’s brightest scientists.
In a recent Scientific American article, “What Is Consciousness? Science Faces Its Hardest Problem Yet,” Allison Parshall explores a mystery that remains unsolved. Researchers know the brain contains some 86 billion neurons, yet they cannot explain how those cells give rise to the conscious mind—our awareness, identity, and sense of self. Continue reading
A strong young man at a construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of one of the older workmen.
After several minutes, the older worker had had enough.
“Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?” he said. “I’ll bet a week’s wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that building that you won’t be able to wheel back.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada
What a wonderful, exciting, and encouraging week we’ve experienced participating in the annual Wellandport VBS. This church may be small in number compared to many other churches, but they are mighty in spirit. And they put on a VBS that would rival many other churches four times their size. Continue reading
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