Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, recently related in a New York Times article the sad story of one of his patients.
The man worked for years in the food industry with a modest salary and humble lifestyle. Then he won the lottery. Overnight, his life changed. He quit his job and moved into a large house in a gated community. Continue reading
Filed under Money, Passage To Ponder
The problem of loneliness has made news headlines lately. From CNN to NBC to FNC, it’s reported that loneliness is now a national epidemic.
Surgeon General, Vivek H. Murthy, has released an official government 81 page report calling for “a national framework to rebuild social connection and community in America.”
It is ironic that in an age of social media connection, so many are actually disconnected from real life relationships. You can live in a large community, but feel lonely. You can attend a big church, but feel alone. Continue reading
Filed under Discipleship, Relationships
There’s an old peanuts comic strip where Lucy is making fun of Linus for wanting to be a doctor.
She says, “You could never be a doctor. You know why? Because you don’t love mankind, that’s why!” Continue reading
Filed under Sowing Seeds for Spiritual Growth
Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Well, we’re back in Florida after a wonderful visit with our Canadian brethren. I either preached or taught a class 14 times during July. Also we counted 20 occasions where we enjoyed fellowship and hospitality with the brethren either in their home or at a restaurant. If you’re ever visiting The Falls, be sure to worship with these wonderful folks. Continue reading
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Jeff Carr is a facebook friend and preaches for the Southwest Church of Christ in Lakeland, Florida.
In a recent facebook post, he referred to a sermon preached in their summer series by Don Truex based on Ephesians 4:20. “But that is not the way you learned Christ” Continue reading
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Have you ever wondered what Jesus would do in modern day situations?
If Jesus lived now, what would be His response to current issues regarding abortion? Same sex marriage? Gender Identity?
Well, your wait is over. Now with Artificial Intelligence (AI), we can know what Jesus would say. Maybe. Or maybe not. Continue reading
Filed under Discipleship, Heart
My wife, Norma Jean, is a wonderful cook. This is not just the opinion of a prejudiced husband, just ask anyone who has been the recipient of her culinary delights.
Among the favorites of our kids, grandkids and college students are her homemade rolls. She uses the receipt from my Mom, and so they are affectionately called “Mattie Rolls.”
I asked her “how much yeast does it take to make a batch?” She said two tablespoons will make 48 rolls. The yeast is mixed into the other ingredients and is unseen, but produces a wonderfully delicious result. Continue reading
Filed under Parables of Jesus, Passage To Ponder
In a culture where “a woman’s right to choose,” is code for aborting an unborn baby, where “pride” is a euphemism for promoting same-sex relationships, and where a man can decide to become a woman and compete in women’s sports, Christians can feel strangely out of step. Continue reading
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