“With all of the current hoopla about the Powerball, I’m curious on your take scripturally on the lottery,” wrote Heidi, one of our regular readers.
Heidi adds her thoughts saying, “I know many Christians who don’t see anything wrong with it. I wouldn’t want to risk my soul on getting rich quick. I sure could use the money but even $450 million is not worth losing my soul over.” Continue reading
Filed under Christian Living, Gambling
A father asked his Son, “If three frogs were sitting on a limb that hung over a pond, and one frog decided to jump how many frogs would be left?”
The little boy grinned and said, “That’s easy, Dad. Two.” Continue reading
Filed under Great Bible Verses
Today is the fourth day 2016. So, how many times have you heard or said, “Happy New Year”?
No doubt dozens of time. Maybe hundreds. It is an instinctive response when we see our friends or even speak to a stranger on the street this time of year. But, “Happy New Year” is more than just a cheery greeting. It has substance and reality. Continue reading
Filed under Word of the Week
We sometimes sing the song “I am Resolved” as an invitation song. The lyrics appeal to the non Christian to make a commitment to Christ. To resolve in one’s will to make a change.
Resolution is also good for Christians. As we begin a new year here are some resolutions you might want to consider. Continue reading
Filed under New Year, Sunday Seed Thoughts
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of our readers around the world. According to an end of the year report that I received from WordPress, ThePreachersWord has been read in 191 countries in 2015. For that we are both humbled and thankful.
After a holiday break, as we counted down the 10 top posts for 2015, we are ready for a new and exciting year in 2016. Of course, everyone desires good health, prosperity, peace of mind and successful endeavors for the new year. However, Google revealed some rather unusual searches for New Years resolutions. Continue reading
Filed under New Year
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