In 1873, famed evangelist Dwight L. Moody was scheduled to preach in Chicago on the very night the great fire broke out.
As chaos spread, people fled for their lives. Buildings burned. Families scattered. Panic ruled the streets.
Moody had every reason to leave. No one would have blamed him. But instead of escaping, he stayed. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Well, March is in the history books, and April has arrived. But March Madness is wrapping up this weekend.
I was looking forward to two great games today—Duke vs. Houston, and Purdue vs. Michigan. Continue reading
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With the war in the Middle East, dubbed Epic Fury, its attack on Iran, rising gas prices at home, and conflicts around the globe, it’s easy to become anxious and overly focused on the here and now—on our nation and the kingdoms of this world.
About a month ago, my Facebook friend and preaching colleague, Doy Moyer, shared the following thoughts that offer a much-needed Scriptural perspective: Continue reading
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If you could travel to the International Space Station and spend six months in space, what two personal items would you take—and why? Continue reading
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How would you feel if you were seconds from death—and someone pulled you back to life?
A man caught in a riptide was certain he was about to drown. Panicked and exhausted, he fought the current in vain.
An alert lifeguard spotted him, plunged into the surf, and battled the waves to bring him safely to shore. Continue reading
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With 10 seconds left, the game was over.
Or at least, everyone thought it was.
March Madness.
You don’t have to be a basketball fan to recognize this cultural phenomenon in America. The single-elimination format. The unpredictability. The upsets. The fun of filling out a bracket. Those unforgettable moments. And the annual “One Shining Moment” on championship night. Continue reading
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William Barclay tells a story about British writer Bernard Newman, who once stayed in a Bulgarian peasant’s home. During his visit, the daughter sat quietly, stitching a dress from morning until night.
Curious, Newman asked, “Don’t you ever get tired of that endless sewing?” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, Florida,
I hope our readers have enjoyed—and benefited from—this week’s posts.
By the way, have you noticed anything different in recent weeks or months? Continue reading
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On the Facebook page from Quiet Fire Devotionals, written by Herbert E. Berkley, is this challenge post.
I don’t know Berkeley, but I know that Head Full, Heart Hollow will touch a spiritual nerve if you will seriously consider its message and reflect on its personal application to your life. Continue reading
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Christianity Today online relates a story told by researcher Arthur Brooks about a college student enrolled in an introductory astronomy class.
She wasn’t a science major. Each week she walked into class carrying the same worries we all carry. But after 90 minutes studying galaxies, nebulae, and the billions of stars swirling above us, she would walk out feeling strangely… relieved.
Why? Continue reading
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