Monthly Archives: August 2024

Greetings from Cross City, Florida

Norma Jean and I came up here Thursday to preach at the Spring Warrior Church in Perry, Florida.  This was the final night of their summer series.  I spoke on the topic “What Does the Bible Say About Heaven and Hell.  If you would like to hear, you can access it through their YouTube Channel.

We’re staying at the historic Putnam Lodge, built in 1927.  It has a unique ambiance and is nice change of pace from corporate hotels.  If you’re ever coming up US 19, I recommend it. Continue reading →

According to the calendar of unusual holidays, today is “Individual Rights Day,” celebrated every year on August 29th.

The “holiday” is said to be in honor of John Locke, the 17th century English physician and philosopher who wrote, “Anything that a man has as a matter of human rights or civil rights is to remain inviolably his.” Continue reading →

While I personally have political views and a party affiliation, I try to keep ThePreachersWord free from promoting partisan politics or politicians.

However, I read some good advice from the conservative columnist Cal Thomas, worthy of your consideration. I offer it with a few comments. Continue reading →

Greetings from Beverly Hills, Fl

Yesterday Norma Jean and I celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary.  It has been a great journey.  Literally!  She is my best friend, my lover, and my partner in ministry.  Together, we have worked full time for 9 different churches in 6 different states.  We’ve traveled together to all 50 states, as well 15 countries, and several U.S. and British territories.  Like all couples we’ve had our share of joys and sorrows, good times and tough times,  problems and challenges.  However, with faith in Jesus and commitment to each other, we’ve come a long way.  We’ve been blessed.  And we thank God. Continue reading →