Monthly Archives: December 2021

December 19, 2021 · 5:23 am

Are You Hearing the Voice of God?

Today, we begin our 10th annual holiday blogging break by posting the top 10 blog posts from 2021 in terms of reader views. This March post came in at #10.

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Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has received an inordinate amount of press coverage and publicity. Less so, was her interview Sunday with “Fixer Upper” stars Chip and Joanna Gaines.

Known as people of faith, Oprah asked them to explain how they hear God’s voice, Is it a “voice in your head, is it a feeling, is it prayer?

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Weekly Recap: December 12-17

Good morning from Beverly Hills, Florida.

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” started playing the other day on my Sirius holiday channel. I thought, with 80-degree weather, “not so much.” Like other parts of the country, even Florida is enjoying unseasonably warm weather. But people still decorate. Yes, even with snowmen.

It’s also the time of year where we take a holiday break from blogging and repost the top 10 posts for 2021 in terms of reader views. Tomorrow, we will begin with #10.

With almost 2900 posts, many of our posts from years past still receive many hits. In fact, the top 3 most-read posts of 2021 were written in past years. We’ve linked those below. Of course, this post, with its recap and quick links, offers you a way to catch up in case you missed any this week. Continue reading →

Friday’s List To Live By #67

Stop telling outlandish tales.
Stop turning minnows into whales.

This advice to children by none other than Dr. Seuss is just one of 36 Seuss-isms found in his book. “A Guide to Life for Those Just Starting Out…and for Those Already on Their Way.”

Today’s list condenses a dozen of these Seuss-isms without having to traverse the verse. To read his rhyme, we don’t have time….Oh just buy his book, if you wanna look. Continue reading →

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December 16, 2021 · 8:19 am

Did Jesus Exist Before His Birth?

At this time of the year when people are talking more about Jesus than the previous 11 months combined, here are some interesting statistics.

♦Only 41% of American adults, in general, believe Jesus existed before His birth.

♦32% disagree with the idea that Christ existed before His Bethlehem birth.

♦28% say they’re not sure.

♦Only 63% of those who attend church 4 times or more a month agree Jesus existed prior to His Bethlehem birth. Continue reading →

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December 15, 2021 · 6:42 am

A Passage To Ponder: Ecclesiastes 7:2

Bob & Rosalie Thomasmeyer.

Gerry Sandusky.

Ken Green.

Gene Samford.

Bart Campbell.

Scott Thornton.

Bill Hood.

The aforementioned share one thing in common in the past few days. They have all passed from this life into eternity. Continue reading →

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December 14, 2021 · 7:09 am

The Ministry of Silence

Ralph and Darlene Burson was an elderly couple who lived next door to the Jacksons–Bill, Sherry, and four-year-old Jason.

A few days after Darlene died, little Jason wanted to go next door to see his friend Mr. Ralph, who was sitting on the back porch. His mother agreed.

When Jason walked up Ralph began to gently shed some tears. Upon seeing this Jason climbed up into his lap.

When he returned home Sherry asked, “Jason, what did you say to Mr. Burson?” Continue reading →

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December 13, 2021 · 6:52 am

Word of the Week: Goodwill

“Peace on earth, goodwill toward men,” is a common refrain we hear repeated during this time of year.

Of course, it’s part of the chorus of praise from the angelic heavenly host when they appeared to the shepherds in the field at Jesus’ birth (Lk. 2:1-14).

Peace and goodwill go together like peanut butter and jelly. Like salt and pepper. Like shoes and socks. Continue reading →

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December 12, 2021 · 5:26 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: Ruminations From the Space Coast

Today finds Norma Jean and me on Florida’s Space Coast, Cape Canaveral, where I will be preaching for the North Courtenay Church in Merritt Island.

Outer space has always held a special kind of fascination for the human mind. As a kid, I recall the scientific-fiction shows of the 1950s. Commando Cody. Space Patrol. Buck Rogers. Flash Gordon. What was then fantasy, soon became “the new frontier” as promoted by President John F. Kennedy in the 1960s. Space exploration has become reality in our lifetime. Continue reading →

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December 11, 2021 · 6:05 am

Weekly Recap: December 5-10

Good morning from Citrus Country, FL

In case you missed a post this week, here’s a recap with the quick links to help you get caught up. We’ve also included a bonus post from 8 years ago when we lived in the Kansas City area. When I read it, I thought my what a contrast to the 80 degrees weather we’ve expecting today.

Today we’re driving over to the Space Coast where I will be preaching for the North Courtenay Ave Church in Merritt Island tomorrow. We’re looking to seeing some old friends, meeting many of these brethren for the first time, and hopefully meeting some of our readers. Continue reading →