Today’s list was inspired by an article by Joe McKeever and is targeted toward those who lead in public prayer. It is also influenced by “Men’s Training Classes,” taught by my boyhood mentor, Aude McKee.
In the spirit of a disciple’s question to Jesus, “Teach us to pray,” we humbly offer these suggestions for your consideration.
13 Pointers For Leading Public Prayers Continue reading
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Next month the USA will be celebrating its 246th birthday. Celebrate, however, is not a word right now that’s on our lips or in our hearts.
Since May 14th there have been three mass shootings that have made the news. The attack at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, NY that left 10 dead. The horrific attack on an elementary school in Uvalde, TX that took the lives of 19 little children and two teachers. Then yesterday an attack at a medical center that left 4 dead and many injured.
Furthermore, there is the obvious moral decline in America today that seems to be increasing at an alarming rate in the past two decades. There is an increase in various addictions, violent crime in our major cities, riots, suicide, and sexual and gender confusion. Continue reading
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If you knew that you were nearing the end of your life, what advice would you want to share with your son or daughter?
What wisdom would you impart to your loved ones?
What challenge or charge would you issue your family to carry out following your demise? Continue reading
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“Shocking,” is how one researcher described a recent study by the Cultural Research Center (CRC) at Arizona Christian University, as reported by The Christian Post.
According to CRC a “nationwide study of about 1,000 Christian pastors conducted between February and March” revealed that “just over half of all U.S. pastors of Evangelical churches (51%) have a biblical worldview.” Continue reading
“I think those of us who follow Jesus Christ would do well to find ways to soberly reflect on the original intent of Memorial Day,” suggested Kentucky preacher Bob Russell.
While Memorial Day is not a religious holy day, it is an American holiday with deep significance honoring those who sacrificed their lives serving and defending our country. Continue reading
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“Do not let Sunday be taken from you. If your soul has no Sunday, it becomes an orphan,” once opined the German theologian, philosopher, and physician Albert Schweitzer.
Since I’ve been unable to find the source and context of this quote attributed to Schweitzer, I suppose it might be subject to various interpretations. However, consider it from a simple New Testament perspective. Continue reading
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Good morning from Beverly Hills,
Hope all of you are off to a great start with your Memorial Day Weekend.
Our blog post today is a recap of the past week’s posts. We send this out as a way to help our readers catch in case they missed a post. It’s also a good way for you to share ThePreachersWord either by email or on social media.
The most popular post of the week was “Is Your Church a Red Door Church? If you missed it, It was followed by “What America Needs.” If you missed either one, I encourage you to read them. And also to share with others. Based on reader reaction, both touched a nerve that was beneficial. Continue reading
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Today’s list is taken from one of LeRoy Brownlow’s best-selling devotional books, Today is Mine.
Like each is his one-page devotionals, it’s not only short and succinct, but this one is a list of 10 points about how to achieve success.
Formula for Success Continue reading
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During the past couple of days, I’ve been listening to politicians, political pundits, and experts from various fields discuss the “why” of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that snuffed out the lives of 19 innocent little children.
This occurred just 10 days after a gunman went on a shooting rampage at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York where 10 people were shot and killed whose only crime was going grocery shopping.
Why are there so many of these mass shootings in America? Continue reading
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When do you most feel the Lord’s presence in your life?
We might think it’s when we’re gathered with fellow Christians in worship on Sunday. Or when we’re surveying the beauty of God’s creation from a mountain top. Or relaxing by the seashore enraptured with the kaleidoscope of colors of a majestic sunset. Or maybe when we look into the precious face of our newborn child or grandchild. Continue reading
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