Nancy Kennedy is a writer for our local Citrus County Chronicle. She not only covers local news but writes a weekly column for the Religious section called “Grace Notes.”
Last week Nancy wrote about covering local graduations and shared some of the graduates’ wisdom from their speeches which she suggested “seemed different from years past.” In fact, she opined that “this generation seems to have a depth and wisdom that I never had when I graduated from high school in 1973. Continue reading
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On a recent road trip we saw a billboard with bold letters that challenged us to “ELIMINATE POVERTY IN OUR LIFETIME.”
I turned to Norma Jean and said, “I guess they never heard Jesus’ statement: “You will always have the poor with you” (John 12:8). Continue reading
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For regular readers of ThePreachersWord, it’s our hope and prayer that you’re receiving encouragement, edification, and accurate scriptural insights.
However, I know there is something else you receive on a regular basis. A chuckle. A bit of humor. Maybe some minor annoyance. Or even possibly complete distraction. Continue reading
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One of the great enemies of zeal that threatens to extinguish its fire is weariness.
Weariness may be described as fatigue. Exhaustion. Or burnout. One writer offered this insight about the serious challenge of weariness.
“Weariness undermines zeal by diminishing motivation, reducing focus, and leading to spiritual burnout. It can make it difficult to maintain the enthusiasm and passion needed for long-term dedication to a cause or goal, especially in spiritual contexts.” Continue reading
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