Steve Shepherd tells about a fellow who was answering questions for a national poll. When asked for his church preference, he responded, “Redbrick.”
Some time ago in a door-to-door survey, a suburban Chicago church asked people in their community, “If you don’t go to church, why? Continue reading
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Good morning from Beverly Hills, Florida
Well, the impact of Hurricane Elsa, which was downgraded to a tropical storm, was very minimal where we live. We got lots of rain, but not as much wind as I expected. It was a good day to relax inside. And by evening, the sun came out and we went to Bible Study.
We’re looking forward to about a 6 week stay at home before beginning Fall meetings and various other travels. While at home, I’m preaching most Sundays at the West Citrus Church in Crystal River and teaching a Bible class. If you’re coming through central Florida, stop by and visit. Continue reading
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“13 Things Children Need More Of” was posted on the facebook page of Charlotte Mason Mama, a lifestyle blog that promotes the philosophies taught by the British educator Charlotte Mason.
The author is a lady named Jenny who home schools all 6 of her children. Her blog and web page focus on raising children, the environments of the home, and home education.
Jenny writes in her bio, “Things I love: God, natural wellness, Charlotte Mason home school, home decorating, quiet times, deep relationships, and serving others.”
Which of these 13 do your children need more of? Continue reading
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While the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, it was four days later, on July 8, before it was read in public.
On that occasion, what is now known as the “Liberty Bell, rang out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, summoning citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Continue reading
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“Preaching must be marked by three elements, advised Warren Wiersbe. “Conviction. Warning. And appeal.”
In other words, “Reprove, rebuke and exhort.
To quote an old rule of preachers, “He should afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted.” Continue reading
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My friend and preaching colleague, Matt Allen, posted a thought on facebook the other day that caught my attention.
He said, “We are closer to Christmas than New Years Day earlier this year.”
Indeed, we’re past the halfway point of 2021. Today is the 187th day of the year with 178 days left. Continue reading
On this final day of our July 4th weekend blogging break, here’s a post from 5 years that I wish could go viral. It is much needed in today’s culture.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
We recognize these words, written by Thomas Jefferson, from the Declaration of Independence, issued 240 years ago today. On America’s birthday we celebrate our freedom and revel in our liberty. We love the feeling of liberty.
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We’re taking the July 4th week off from blogging, but here’s a reblog from a post 5 years ago that reminds us about true freedom.
As we approach the day of celebration in the United States for our Independence, we give thanks for the freedom we enjoy that has blessed our lives in so many ways.
While we often reflect upon the personal, economic, and social aspects of freedom, let us ever grateful for the freedom of religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment to our U.S. Constitution.
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I’m taking a short blogging break over the July 4th weekend. But here’s a post from 6 years ago that speaks to our country’s pressing problems and spiritual needs even more so today than when it was written.
I’m feeling a bit melancholy on this Saturday morning.
I probably shouldn’t feel this way, but I do. It’s a beautiful beginning to the day. It’s a very pleasant 60 degrees on my back porch. The sun is shining. Birds are chirping. Squirrels are scampering about the woods behind us. The deer are enjoying their morning “salt lick.” And the coffee is good.
Why don’t I feel in a celebratory mood?
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“Everyone needs this list to live,” suggested Tony and Marge Abram.
It combines both the positive and negative, in reminding us what to embrace and what to avoid. What to encourage and what to discourage. What to imbibe and from what to abstain.
Whether you totally agree or not with the assessment of their modifiers of “greatest” or “most,” it will provide you will some wonderful food for thought and reflection. Continue reading
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