Today’s Facebook Friday posted by author Vadim Kurkin offers a simple story with a profound lesson. It’s about marriage, love, and personal responsibility. It’s worth reading all the way to the end. Continue reading
Thinking About Thinking
Ralph Waldo Emerson, the 19th-century essayist, poet, and philosopher, wrote a great deal about the importance of thinking for oneself. He once lamented that “the problem with men today is that they don’t think.”
Thomas Edison echoed this sentiment when he opined, “Five percent of the people think; ten percent of the people think they think; and the other eighty-five percent would rather die than think.” Continue reading
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1 Corinthians 10:12–Take Heed Lest You Fall
Recently, I was asked whether a Christian could lose their salvation.
It was a sincere question asked by a young Christian who was apparently being influenced by the Calvinist doctrine of “Perseverance of the Saints”—commonly called “once saved, always saved.” Continue reading
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Bearing the Weight of Grief
Saturday night, Norma Jean and I watched the live stream of the Grand Ole Opry, which honored the recently deceased country music legend, Dolly Parton.
Among the performers was Dolly’s niece, Jada Star. On behalf of the family, she expressed appreciation for the incredible outpouring of sympathy following Dolly’s passing. Then she shared this poignant thought: Continue reading
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Love Is Not Easily Angered
The actor, comedian, and author Patton Oswalt was once asked by The New York Times, “If you could require the president to read one book, what would it be?” Oswalt replied:
“Garret Keizer’s The Enigma of Anger.” Continue reading
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Annual Anniversary Blogging Break
For many years on our wedding anniversary, Norma Jean and I have taken a trip, even if it’s just a short weekend getaway.
In 2012, my first year blogging, Norma asked, as we were preparing for a trip to Branson, MO, “You’re not going to write blogs on this trip, are you?”
I paused, thought, and said, “Uh, no.”
She then said, “You’re not even taking your computer, are you?’ Continue reading
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Psalm 118:24, The Day We Have
They thought they were going to die after their boat sank in the Caribbean.
This remarkable story about Dan Suski and his sister, Kate, sounds like something out of a movie. But it’s true. Continue reading
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When Self Becomes God
“I worship myself like you worship your God.”
That startling statement was made by a man named Levi during an online discussion involving Christians and Satanists. His words reveal something deeper than his particular religious choice. They expose one of the defining philosophies of our age: self-worship. Continue reading
Love is Not Self-Seeking
Before Larry Stewart ever became wealthy, someone had shown him unexpected kindness.
In 1971, Stewart was broke, hungry, and apparently contemplating leaving a Mississippi diner without paying for his meal. The owner, Ted Horn, understood his situation. He handed Stewart a $20 bill and said, “Son, you must have dropped this.” Continue reading
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Weekly Recap: August 10-14
Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
This week we passed 4,300 posts since we began publishing ThePreachersWord in January of 2012. It still amazes me to realize the body of work we’ve created over 13+ years. It’s a reminder that a little bit every day adds up to a lot over the years. Continue reading
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