Norma Jean and I are in Temple Terrace, Florida, this week attending the Florida College Lectures. I have been blessed to attend every year since 1966.
This year’s theme is from the book of Hebrews, “We Have a Great High Priest.” Last night, to a packed house, preceded by a spirited period of singing led by Adam Olson, Ryan Boyer, presented the keynote address–“God Has Spoken to Us in His Son.” Continue reading
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It was little Emma’s first day at Kindergarten. Upon returning home her Mom asked, “How did you like school?”
“I hated it!” Emma exclaimed.
“Why?” Asked her Mom. “What happened?” Continue reading
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Greeting from Beverly Hills, FL
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Filed under Weekly Recap
My facebook friend and preaching colleague, Doy Moyer, is careful student of the Word and an excellent writer. Today, without comment, we offer one of his recent facebook posts that has a universal appeal for all our readers.
The late James P. Miller used to advise preacher boys, “When you don’t know what to preach, preach to the hurting. There’s one on every pew.” He’s right. In fact, there may be more than one. In this spirit, we offer Doy’s thoughtful and scriptural piece. Continue reading
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“Religion and good morals are the only solid foundation of public liberty and happiness,” opined one of America’s Founding Fathers, Samuel Adams (1722-1803).
In an age when it seems the moral, ethical, and spiritual foundations all around us are crumbling, the Psalmist’s question bears repeating and reflecting on.
If the foundations are destroyed,
What can the righteous do?
(Ps. 11:3) Continue reading
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