The apostle Peter commands Christians to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:18).
The apostle Paul offers this thought-provoking challenge. “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you — unless, of course, you fail the test?” (2 Cor 13:5
So, today’s list a series of questions to help you apply those two commands. Continue reading
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Andrew Moroz is a Ukrainian-American preacher who reports that Christians in his home country are “putting their faith into practice” and shining the light of Christ despite not knowing what will remain of their homeland after the war, as reported by Michael Foust on ChristianHeadlines.com
Moroz says it’s both “beautiful” and “heartbreaking” to see how churches have responded to the Russian invasion.
In describing how people were helping, encouraging, and serving one another in such dire circumstances, Moroz said, “By God’s grace we can overcome evil with good.” Continue reading
“Christians are to be the good news before they share the good news,” opined Jospeh Aldrich in his book Lifestyle Evangelism.
Aldrich’s observation reminds me of a quote credited to Francis of Assisi who said, “Always preach the Gospel, and when necessary, use words.”
Both ideas suggest that evangelism is more than just a Monday night event. More than joining an outreach group. More than giving away free Bibles at Starbucks. More than going door to door to find prospects. Continue reading
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“Can I get a volunteer to read our text this morning?” asked the Bible class teacher.
Quickly a hand was raised.
“Thank you. Turn to the end of the book of Acts. And begin reading chapter 29, verse one. Continue reading
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The graphic scenes we’re seeing from the Russian invasion of Ukraine remind us of the problem of human suffering in this sinful world.
Suffering, however, isn’t confined to faraway places. Nor is it always the result of the intentions of evil men. Or the impact of something as overt as war. You don’t have to look very far to see hurting people.
Hurting people are everywhere. In your community. Your church. Maybe in your home. Continue reading
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Today finds Norma Jean and me in Denton, Texas, where I’ll be preaching in a meeting at the Eastside Church.
We’re returning to an area where we lived and worked with the brethren at the West Main Church in Lewisville. This will be my third meeting with Eastside. So, the week promises wonderful opportunities for reuniting with many brethren we’ve known and loved.
But the purpose in coming is to preach the gospel. That’s why we’re here. That’s my main focus this week. That’s what I’m called to do. Continue reading
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Good morning from Tyler, Texas
Norma Jean and I are on the way to Denton where I will be preaching in a meeting at the Eastside Church, March 6-9. We’d love to see as many of our friends and readers as possible in the DWF area.
Today’s post is a recap of this past week’s posts. In case you’ve missed one, this is a good way to catch up. And also share ThePreachersWord with others. I would especially encourage you to read Tuesday’s post, Troublesome Times Are Here and Friday’s List To Live By that addresses the issue of Trusting the Lord during troublesome times. Continue reading
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Tuesday’s post, Troublesome Times Are Here, resonated with our readers as it dealt with the current conflict in Ukraine.
Last night I came across a very succinct synopsis with seven points that perfectly complements that post written by my friend and preaching colleague, Doy Moyer, and posted on his facebook page. It speaks to the issue of trusting God during such difficulties.
I share it with our readers without any editing. Continue reading
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Today is “National I Want You To Be Happy Day.” At least the calendar of weird and obscure holidays says so.
I chuckled a bit when I read it. (Hmm, I guess it’s working). But I thought of Abraham Lincoln’s thought-provoking insight, “Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
We live in a world obsessed with happiness. There are thousands of books on Amazon advertising how to be happy. Among them are “The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People.” “The 18 Rules of Happiness.” “9 Habits of Maximum Happiness.” “How to be Happy, or at least less Sad,” Continue reading
Andy Stanley says guardrails are, “a system designed to keep us from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas.”
Stanley reminds us that guardrails are beneficial when driving across a bridge, or on a curvy mountain road. The guardrails are constructed to keep us from getting too close to the edge. They both warn and protect.
My wife always feels a little safer when we’re driving up a mountain road and there are guardrails. If there aren’t any guardrails she gets a bit nervous. And suggests maybe we ought to take a different route. Continue reading
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