Monthly Archives: September 2021

September 20, 2021 · 7:17 am

Word of the Week: Persistence

Three thousand five hundred fifty(3,550) days ago I published my first blog post. Today WordPress says today’s post is #2800.

What began as a short-term idea during a gap between full-time preaching for local churches, has become a long-lasting ministry.

Posts have been written from almost every state and several countries. We’ve written when we felt like it and when we didn’t. When it was easy and when it was difficult. When thoughts were flowing freely and sometimes when the well was running dry. Continue reading →

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September 18, 2021 · 8:33 pm

Sunday Seed Thoughts: What Are You Bringing To Worship?

My older readers remember when every church had a printed bulletin and mailed them out. I used to get them from all over the country.

One of the regular writers who must have been a syndicated columnist was “Selected.” I suppose he was related to “Anonymous,” and “Anon” who were also regular contributors.

In my worship folder is a short list by “Brother Selected” on things to bring to worship and things to leave at home. Here they are with a few brief comments and scriptural references. Continue reading →

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September 18, 2021 · 4:18 am

Weekly Recap: September 12-17

Good morning from Beverly Hills, Florida

Norma Jean and I have had a wonderful week in a gospel meeting with the brethren in Marion, Indiana.  And enjoyed being house guests of Jack and Rhonda Wiley.

We returned to Florida Thursday in time to attend the 13th annual Florida College Leadership Dinner.  It was a great evening seeing many old friends from around the country and hearing the featured guest speaker Tim Tebow. Continue reading →

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September 17, 2021 · 6:46 am

Friday’s List To Live By #56

Today’s list has made the rounds over the years in various edited forms. It’s often titled “the greatest” or “‘the most” or simply a “good list to live by.”

Its author is unknown. But its underlying principles are both known and observed by those who practice them.

We’ve edited it. Again. May it offer you some reflective thought on what’s really important in life. Continue reading →

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September 16, 2021 · 4:28 am

The Power of our Thoughts

Man is made or unmade by himself; in the armory of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself. He also fashions the tools with which he builds for himself heavenly mansions of joy and strength and peace wrote, 19th century British author, James A. Allen.

In this classic book, As He Thinketh, Allen further observes, “By the right choice and true application of thought, man ascends to the Divine Perfection; by the abuse and wrong application of thought, he descends below the level of the beast. Between these two extremes are all the grades of character, and man is their maker and master. “ Continue reading →

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September 15, 2021 · 6:39 am

A Passage To Ponder: 1Corinthians 15:35-49

Tonight, I’m concluding a meeting in Marion, Indiana, and preaching from 1 Corinthians 15 about death and the bodily resurrection.

Death.

It is a sobering word. A cold word. A frightening word. We don’t even like to say it. We prefer euphemisms. We say, “She passed away.’ “He expired.” “She’s gone.” In a lighter vein we speak of someone “pushing up daisies”, or “kicking the bucket,” Or being “six feet under.” Continue reading →

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September 14, 2021 · 7:30 am

Sin, Salvation, and Acceptance

Every news media outlet carried numerous stories regarding the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

The stories were often personal and poignant involving survivors from the twin towers, or the relatives of those that did not survive. Each was emotionally gripping in its own way.

One that we saw that was interesting and insightful was an interview on Fox News that Neil Cavuto had with an Episcopal Priest, Dr. Russell Levenson from Houston, Texas. Continue reading →

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September 13, 2021 · 7:26 am

WORD OF THE WEEK: Open-mindedness

Last Friday’s post was a tribute to our beloved brother Dee Bowman who passed from this life on Thursday.

The post featured quotes from Dee’s writings and preaching. It received not only an outpouring of appreciation and love for Dee but reminded several readers of other quotes Dee was famous for saying.

My daughter, Rachél, recalls a time when Dee came to Columbia, Tennessee, for a meeting at the Jackson Heights Church. She was in her early teens at the time and was captivated by Dee’s powerful preaching and personal magnetism. Continue reading →

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September 12, 2021 · 5:37 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: Seeing Sundays Differently

What does Sunday mean to you?

Some people grew up where Sunday was just another day of the week. Nothing special.

Others look at Sunday as a day to enjoy sports. To watch football or basketball.

For some Sunday is a day to play hard, engaging in some form of recreation. And ending the day exhausted. Continue reading →

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September 11, 2021 · 4:11 am

Weekly Recap: September 5-10

Good morning,

Norma Jean and I are flying to Indianapolis today, to be with Woodland Hills Church in Marion, Indiana, for a meeting that begins tomorrow and continues through Wednesday.

We’re excited to share our series on “Pressing Toward the Prize” and enjoy fellowship with these brethren.

Today’s recap features three posts, that if you missed, I really encourage you to read.  One is about reflections on 9/11, the other about abortion, and yesterday’s is a tribute to our good friend and brother, Dee Bowman, who passed away yesterday. Continue reading →

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