Monthly Archives: July 2022

July 21, 2022 · 4:21 am

Practicing What We Profess

According to multiple news outlets, Vice President Kamala Harris has received criticism and “sparked pushback” regarding people of faith supporting abortion.

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court striking down the constitutionality of Roe v Wade, our elected leaders, as well as the liberal news media are trying to garner support for abortion.

Speaking to the NAACP national convention in Atlantic City, N. J. Harris opined again on this issue saying people don’t have to “abandon” their faith in order to support legalized abortion. Later in the day, she made similar remarks regarding “reproductive rights” at a roundtable discussion with New Jersey State legislators. Continue reading →

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July 20, 2022 · 6:17 am

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Patsy Clairmont, the author of God Uses Cracked Pots, shares a true story about her son, Jason. When he was seven, she sent him off to school one day. After a little while, there was a knock at the door and when Patsy opened the door, it was Jason.

“What are you doing here?” she asked.

“I’ve quit school,” he said.

“Why have you quit school, Jason?” she demanded. Continue reading →

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July 19, 2022 · 7:13 am

Compartmentalizing Your Christianity

Author, blogger, and evangelical speaker Paul Tripp offers this unusual challenge.

“The next time you’re standing in your kitchen, bedroom, or at your desk, I want you to look at drawers. Yes, drawers. The place where you store cutlery, clothes, or staplers and pens.”

Tripp then makes the point that too often we compartmentalize our lives like we neatly organize our dresser or kitchen drawers, separating our stuff into various categories. Continue reading →

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July 18, 2022 · 5:59 am

Word of the Week: Priorities

I recently read about two men who were coaches in the National Football League. Both won two Super Bowls. Both are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Both were considered winners in their profession. But each had different life priorities.

The first was a college coach, but when he became a head coach in the NFL he divorced his wife of 26 years saying that he no longer needed “the social prop of a spouse” which was helpful in recruiting college players. He said that winning football games was his #1 priority in life. And his two sons were #2 Continue reading →

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July 17, 2022 · 4:17 am

The King Who Cried

While not specifically stated, the chronology the Jesus’ biographies show that His triumphant entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion was on Sunday.

All three synoptic writers plus John record this emotional and celebratory event when the people cried, “Hosanna!” They praised God, rejoiced in His presence, and proclaimed:

“‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!’
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” (Lk. 19:38) Continue reading →

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July 16, 2022 · 5:16 am

Weekly Recap: July 10-15

Good morning from Port Colborne, Ontario

Norma Jean and I feel so blessed to be spending July in Canada.  It’s a pleasure reconnecting with the brethren here, sharing the Word each week, and of course, enjoying the cooler temperatures. It was 59 when I woke up yesterday with a high of 75.  Today may reach 80.  But we can handle that.

Tomorrow morning I am preaching for the church at Wellandport at their 11AM service.  And tomorrow night will be speaking to the Jordan congregation @ 5pm.  Jordan has a rich history dating back to the 1800s.  In fact, Alexander Campbell preached at Jordan in 1840. Continue reading →

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July 15, 2022 · 5:15 am

Friday’s List To Live By #93

Yesterday, I came across a list I’d saved since November 2013. I have no idea who the author is, but it fits the theme of our Friday column. It contains a bit of “life under the sun” wisdom, some spiritual advice, and a little humor. I think you will like it.

For the sake of your reading brevity, I’ve divided it into two columns. Part 1 today. And part 2 next week. Continue reading →

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July 14, 2022 · 6:09 am

Who’s Deceived? Who’s Tortured?

“We need to shut them down,” cried Senator Elizabeth Warren. “You should not be able to torture a pregnant person like that.”

What? Has the liberal Senator from Massachusetts changed from Pro-Choice to Pro-Life? Is she now against abortion? And ready to shut down abortion clinics? Continue reading →

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July 13, 2022 · 7:10 am

Psalm 20:7

According to a recent poll, 65% of Democrats distrust newspapers, and 80% distrust TV news.

Among Republicans, their trust level is even lower with only 5% saying they had “a great deal or quite a lot of confidence” in newspapers, and only 8% trusted the TV news.

Lack of confidence has fallen in the past 12-18 months according to Gallup polling in all our American institutions. Police. The medical community. Churches and organized religion. Congress. The Supreme Court. And the Presidency. Continue reading →

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July 12, 2022 · 7:38 am

What is Today to You?

The day after we arrived in Canada was their Canada Day celebration (July 1st) which is their version of our Independence Day on July 4th.

They celebrate the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867. Seeing all the flags and attending an event in Port Colborne, reminded me that Americans don’t hold exclusivity to patriotism. Canadians are very patriotic as well.

So I wondered if the US is the only country where people create weird and wacky holidays. So, I checked and according to one web source, Canadians also have their share of unusual holidays. Continue reading →

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