Chris Kelly tells a story about an American Indian who left the reservation to visit downtown New York. Walking down a busy street with his friend, he suddenly stopped and said, “I hear a cricket”.
His friend said, “You’re crazy! There’s no way you could hear a cricket in all this noise!”
The native American persisted, “No! I hear a cricket… I’m sure of it!” Continue reading
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I recently read about a woman in a diet club who was lamenting that she had gained weight.
She reported that she’d made her family’s favorite cake during the weekend and half of it was eaten at dinner.
The next day, she said, she kept staring at the other half until finally, she cut a thin slice for herself. One slice led to another, and soon the whole cake was gone. The woman went on to tell us how upset she was with her lack of willpower and how she knew her husband would be disappointed.
Everyone commiserated until someone asked what her husband said when he found out. Continue reading
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As we prepare to go to church services this morning, the admonition of the late Bill Fiest from a 1996 Florida College Lecture, is worth our serious reflection and thoughtful consideration. Continue reading
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Good morning from Homosassa, Florida.
We’re spending 5 weeks here to be close to our son Kenny and his family. Also, we’re a short drive up to Temple Terrace where our daughter and family live.
Tomorrow, I’m preaching for the West Citrus Church in Crystal River, as well as August 30th. Continue reading
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This is the 5th in a 13 week series of short, succinct lists. If you like it, let me know and we may make it a regular Friday feature.
If you missed any of the first 4, click here to catch up.
Today’s list about prayer was written by one of my favorite and prolific authors, anonymous. Continue reading
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Remember the old Southwest Airlines commercials featuring someone caught in an awkward moment or making an embarrassing social blunder that ended with the slogan, “Wanna Get away?”
The Psalmist didn’t have SWA, but during difficult times he wanted to get away and opined in Psalm 55:6 “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.
Have you ever felt that way? Continue reading
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A Texas preacher, David Dykes, claims this is a true story, with the names changed to protect the innocent.
Little Tommy attended first grade Sunday School faithfully. He loved his teacher, Mrs. Smith. She told great Bible stories and would always end the story by saying, “And, boys and girls, the MORAL of the story is …” Little Tommy enjoyed learning about the morals of each Bible story. Continue reading
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Dr. Richard Swenson is a physician and a futurist, who wrote a 1990’s book entitled, “Margin.” He describes modern society as harried, hassled, and overloaded with no room left for rest.
Dr Swenson observes, “Overload is not having time to finish the book you’re reading on stress. Margin is having time to read it twice. Overload is fatigue. Margin is energy. Overload is red ink. Margin is black ink. Overload is hurry. Margin is calm. Overload is anxiety. Margin is security. Overload is a disease of our day. Margin is the cure.” Continue reading
“We need encouraging lessons,” one of the Shepherds of a local church said regarding a meeting I’m scheduled to hold this Fall.
He observed that not only had COVID-19 had an impact on their Church Family but also other events had taken their toll as well. I suspect this can be said of most local congregations that have had extended periods of not assembling and still have not returned to a normal schedule. Continue reading
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“A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, a wonderful Savior to me” begins the hymn written by the famous songwriter Fanny Crosby. Yet the circumstances of Crosby’s life were anything but wonderful.
Three tragic events impacted Fanny Crosby that could have rendered her discouraged, depressed, and impotent to accomplish success in her life. Continue reading
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