Today is a rare day. One that only occurs every four years during what we call “leap year.” It’s February 29th.
Honestly, I’ve never quite understood it. Wikipedia says it occurs “to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year or seasonal year.” Got that? Continue reading
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If you’re using Mark Robert’s “Five Day Bible Reading Program,” you find yourself in the book of Leviticus this week.
Since there is very little narrative in the book and it’s filled with so many statutes, rules, and regulations for Old Testament Israel, it’s easy to get bogged down in the text and just skim through it or skip it altogether.
Although New Testament Christians don’t live under its laws, skipping Leviticus would deprive us of some wonderful lessons and Bible principles applicable for all ages. Continue reading
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“America is in crisis. Happiness is falling, loneliness and despair are rising, too many schools are riddled by fights and failure, crime is unacceptably high, and the American Dream is out of reach for millions,” writes W. Bardford Wilcox, professor of sociology at the University of Virginia
“The problems are visible to us all,” Wilcox opines, “but virtually no one is talking about the solution that matters most: marriage.” Continue reading
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“The Bible teachings about the Holy Spirit and his works are among the most neglected phases and aspects of our teaching,” wrote H. Leo Boles in 1942.
I’m not sure we’ve drastically improved in that regard in the past 82 years. More recently gospel preacher Michael Hardin wrote, “The Holy Spirit is a subject about which there is much false teaching and popular misunderstanding.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Citrus County, FL
In case you missed a post this week, today’s post is a recap with its live links to help you get caught up.
It’s also a good way to share ThePreachersWord with your friends and brethren either via email or social media. Also there is a bonus post from 9 years ago that most of you have never seen. Continue reading
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Bob and Terry Andrews are facebook friends of mine. But more importantly they’ve been friends in real life for over 50 years. They are successful entrepreneurs, faithful Christians, and some of the most positive people I know.
Bob regularly posts Bible verses, encouraging quotes, and thought-provoking memes on facebook that challenge us to improve our lives.
The other day Bob posted this graphic which sparked the basis for today’s blog post. Continue reading
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Today, February 22nd, is George Washington’s birthday.
I remember as a kid growing up in Central Indiana and attending Cartersburg Elementary, Washington’s Birthday was a holiday. We learned about the “Father of our Country.” About his courage. His humility. His patriotism. And his piety.
It was a school holiday. There was no mail. Banks were closed, as well as federal, state and local offices. In fact, in that day, most businesses were closed to pay him homage. Continue reading
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For the past several weeks, I have been teaching a Wednesday night class on the book of Ecclesiastes.
The Preacher in Ecclesiastes searched for what is good in life. For true happiness. And ultimate satisfaction. He pursued pleasure. Possessions. Wealth. And wisdom. Yet, all of these were fleeting. And found wanting. Continue reading
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If you watched the Super Bowl, you may have seen the ads, “He Gets Us” sponsored by wealthy believers in Jesus.
Similar ads ran in last year’s Super Bowl. And they have been occasionally run throughout the year.
This year’s ad was based on Jesus’ washing the disciples feet in John 13. In this modern approach Christians are depicted as demonstrating compassion by washing the feet of those who may be considered marginalized either by society in general or by some churches and Christians,. Continue reading
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They have been called “God’s Platform for Unity.” “The Unifying Facts of the Gospel.” And “Seven Doctrinal Pillars of Unity.”
However you label them, Ephesian 4:4-6 offers seven essential facts that serve a basis for the Christian religion. Continue reading
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