This week Norma Jean and I are in Houston, Texas, where we’re attending the Southside Lectures in Pasadena.
As many of you read this post, we will be listening to David Banning and Jordan Shouse speaking on the theme “What Says the Scripture.” Tonight, I will be sharing the pulpit with Russ Bowman. In addition we will enjoy 30 minutes of singing praises each evening led by Tim Stevens. Continue reading
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This week we’re in the Houston area participating in the Southside Lectures In Pasadena, TX. This is the 43rd year for this lecture series. It’s a wonderful week of Bible study, singing, and spiritual fellowship.
This year’s theme is “What Says the Scripture?” As a service to our readers we’re posting the times, topics and speakers for each service. If you are unable to attend, the services are being livestreamed on the Southside You Tube channel. Additionally, they will make available both CD and DVD recordings upon request. Continue reading
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Greeting from Beverly Hills, FL
Well, things are heating up here FL. But it’s fixin’ to get hotter for us as we’re heading to Houston today.
We are attending the Southside Lectures in Pasadena, where I will be speaking four times (Mon-Thurs), on the theme “What Says the Scripture?” We are not only excited about the opportunity, but looking forward to seeing many of our Texas friends as well as being with the other speakers. David Banning. Russ Bowman. Jordan Shouse. And Tim Stevens who will be leading the singing. And, of course, the Southside preacher, our friend, Bubba Garner. Continue reading
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While there may be much to be said that is negative about social media, there are also many positive posts. On Facebook Friday we share something each week that catches our attention. It may be funny. Insightful. Informative. Or instructive. Sometimes we use it as a springboard to comment. Other times, we publish without additional comments.
Today’s post is from the page of F. LaGard Smith. He offers an interesting and unexpected twist on being Trans. Don’t give up on the article. Read it to the end. Continue reading
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(Editor’s Note: Both the title and most of the content of today’s post is from an article written by Zachary Mettler and posted on The Daily Citizen sponsored by Focus on the Family. While we may differ with some of their theology, this piece offers a Biblical perspective of this currently controversial issue.)
Saturday’s Pride month celebration at the White House, which was billed as the largest ever at the executive mansion, featured a massive rainbow flag, flanked by two American flags, unfurled from the top of the president’s residence.
For Christians, this event presents much to unpack. Continue reading
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The other day our grandchildren, Miles and Katherine, came over to our house to swim. As we stood on the pool deck, Miles exclaimed, “Look, Papaw, there’s a black Asian beetle.”
Honestly, I didn’t know anything about its ethnicity. I just wanted to throw it out in the yard.
However, 8 year old Miles, began to speculate how it arrived from Asia. Maybe on a cargo ship from China, he opined. Regardless, he was very excited about the little bitty beetle. Continue reading
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How would you destroy a country from within?” asks conservative columnist Cal Thomas in a recent transcript.
His answer? “There are many ways, some of which I’ve written about, including massive national debt, uncontrolled immigration, and a loss of shared moral values.”
“All three are tearing us apart,” Thomas adds, “especially the loss of shared moral values.” Continue reading
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Recently I read about a young man in the Army who during Operation Desert Storm was called to go to Iraq, when our nation declared war on Saddam Hussein.
However, the young man didn’t want to go. He explained that he hadn’t joined the army to go war. He joined because of the benefits: the pay, the college tuition, the insurance, and hopefully some travel. He just didn’t want to travel to Iraq and fight. Continue reading
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Greeting from Beverly Hills, FL
In case you’ve missed a post from this past week, we’re sending this Saturday recap as a good way to catch up. It easy. Just click the live links.
In addition, there’s a bonus post, “Be the Gender You Were Born,” at the end. Continue reading
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Last week my facebook friend, Chris Murray, wife of Charles Murray, who preaches at the Skyview Church in Pinellas Park, posted a piece that caught my attention.
She talked about the problem of grumpy people who gripe about anybody and everything. As Chris wrote, “On a daily basis we encounter people in the grocery store, on the street, in our cars, on the phone and sometimes even at home or in worship service who fall into the category of unhappy people.” Continue reading
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