We’re taking a blogging break over this Thanksgiving weekend.
But here’s a short post just to say thank you to all of our readers. Thanks for reading my little blog. Thanks for your encouragement. Thanks for sharing it with others.
Until next Monday, when we resume regular blogging, here’s wishing each of you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
God Bless,
Ken
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Tomorrow is the American Thanksgiving holiday, with its roots dating back to 1621, when the Plymouth Colonists shared a feast with the Wampanoag Indians. This was in celebration of their first harvest following a brutal winter.
While the colonists celebrated Thanksgiving irregularly, it wasn’t until President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation making the last Thursday in November a national holiday. Later, this was modified to make it the fourth Thursday. Continue reading
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R. G. LeTourneau was one of the most inventive and successful businessmen in America in the early 1900s
Known as the “Father of the Modern Earthmoving Industry,” LeTrourneau pioneered machinery that transformed construction, mining, and ultimately even the Allied efforts in World War II. His innovations made him a multi-millionaire. Continue reading
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“Without zeal it is impossible … either to make any considerable progress in religion ourselves, or to do any considerable service to our neighbour, whether in temporal or spiritual things,” once wrote the 18th-century British theologian and reformer John Wesley.
Our Biblical character study today, Nehemiah, was a man of passion in his relationship with God, his concern for his people, and his desire to make a lasting difference. Continue reading
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Greetings from Indian Shores Beach
We’re here a little early for our annual Thanksgiving Getaway with our family. We’ve been blessed to make this beach trip for 9 consecutive years. This has easily become our favorite section of beach along Florida’s West Coast. It’s not nearly as crowded as other tourist sections like Clearwater or St. Pete Beach. It’s clean, quiet, and has a beautiful view over the Gulf with absolutely gorgeous sunsets. Continue reading
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Facebook Friday is a weekly column where we share posts, articles, and words of encouragement and admonition from various sources.
Today’s post is from gospel preacher Bill Robinson, via Max Dawson. It offers an exhortation for preachers, pastors, and Bible class teachers. Religious writers and all Christians.
We offer it without any additional comments. Continue reading
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Dennis Davidson tells a story about Samuel Bradburn, an associate of John Wesley, who was a highly respected minister of his day.
On one occasion, Davidson was in desperate financial need. When Wesley learned of his circumstances, he sent him the following letter: “Dear Sammy: ‘trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.’ Yours affectionately, John Wesley.” Attached to the letter was a 5-pound note (then worth about $10). Continue reading
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“Life is something you do while waiting to die,” once opined Janis Joplin, the popular folk singer of my generation.
Joplin was an iconic hippie of the 1960s. She was the stereotypical rock ‘n roller, immersed in sex, drugs, and wild living. She engaged in sexual relationships with both men and women. Continue reading
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This past Saturday, I was in Garland, Texas, speaking at the memorial service of our dear departed friend and sister in Christ, Billie Mann.
Billie was a wonderful encourager, a servant-minded disciple who lived a joyful life of faith in the Lord. Finally, the progressive disease of Alzheimer’s disease took its toll, and she succumbed to the inevitable. Continue reading
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“Great zeal is often quiet zeal,” opined my favorite author, anonymous. Or to paraphrase John Wesley, “It’s not the noise of zeal that God values, but the sincerity of it.”
The word “zeal” conjures up images of dramatic actions, fiery sermons, and courageous confrontations against the enemy. We think of David slaying the giant Goliath. Elijah challenged the false prophets of Baal, calling down fire from heaven. Or Peter, Paul, and the other apostles preaching the Word despite fierce opposition “with all boldness.” Continue reading
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