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April 23, 2022 · 4:23 am

Weekly Recap: April 17-22

 

Good morning from Beverly Hills,

We’re home after a wonderful week enjoying Springtime in the Smoky Mountains.  And, of course, being with our friends Olie and Mary Williamson, as well as the church family at Cosby.  As a bonus, our friends James and Cheryll Witherington were coming through on the way to Florida and we were able to enjoy some time with them

In case you missed one, today’s post is a recap of the past week and offers an opportunity for you to catch up with its quick links, as well as share ThePreachersWord via email or social media. Continue reading →

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April 22, 2022 · 4:22 am

Friday’s List To Live By #82

 

Today is “Earth Day.”

Since it was first organized and celebrated in 1970, environmental concerns have garnered greater national attention and the movement has gained momentum. More and more companies are environmentally conscious. The “Go Green” slogan is familiar to us.

Today’s list offers 5 Biblical principles that you can apply and live by on this Earth Day, as well as every other day. Continue reading →

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April 21, 2022 · 4:21 am

Running By The Rules

Monday was the 126th running of the Boston Marathon with Kenyan Evans Chebet breaking away from the crowded pack to win his first major marathon.

The women’s division was won by Peres Jepchirchir from Kenya who pulled away from Ethiopian Ababel Yesaneh during the final mile.

This 50th anniversary of women being allowed to compete reminded me of the infamous Rosie Ruiz who was crowned the winner of the 1980 Boston Marathon. Her time was the 3rd fastest for any woman in Marathon history and 25 minutes better than her best time. Continue reading →

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April 20, 2022 · 4:20 am

Acts 6:1-7

“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines,” once wrote Robert Schuller. Or as Henry J. Kaiser put it, “Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.

Of course, we don’t like problems. Either personal problems. Family problems or church problems. However, problems may provide an occasion for ministry, growth, and greater involvement.

Our passage today in Acts 6 provides instruction and insight on dealing with a church problem. Continue reading →

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April 19, 2022 · 4:19 am

What Will Matter

Sunday we were blessed to be with the brethren in Cosby, Tennessee, and spend time with our friends Olie and Mary Williamson.

Olie is amazing. He’s 89. Teaches a Bible class every Sunday morning and Wednesday night. Preaches every Sunday morning, unless there’s a visiting preacher (like me) he can draft to preach. And still plays golf, shooting less than his age. Continue reading →

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April 18, 2022 · 7:10 am

Word of the Week: Introspection

Zeng Shen, who lived from 505 to 435 B.C, was an influential Chinese philosopher and an ardent disciple of Confucius. Although young enough to be Confucius’ grandson, he won high praise from the old sage.

One of the sayings for which Zeng Shen is famous goes something like this. “Every day I ask myself three questions.

The first is, “Have I sinned in my thoughts and actions toward others?” Continue reading →

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April 17, 2022 · 4:17 am

Every Sunday is Special

Some Sundays may seem more special than others to some people.

You may recall a Sunday on which you or someone you love was baptized into Christ. Or a Sunday with a new congregation. Or your last Sunday with a church, or a special person in your life. Or it may be a childhood memory of a certain Sunday that sticks in your mind.

The religious world has designed by human decree some Sundays are more special than others. Continue reading →

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April 16, 2022 · 4:16 am

Weekly Recap: April 10-15

Good morning from Cobbly Nob, Tennesse

We’re in the Smoky Mountains this week outside of Gatlinburg.  It’s a “happy place” for me and Norma Jean.

We have many wonderful memories in the Smokies.  We honeymooned here 54 years ago.  We’ve been here with our kids.  And grandkids.  Two years ago we were “stranded” here for 8 weeks when COVID-19 hit.  Not complaining,  It was a great place to sequester.

Plus we always enjoy seeing our good friends Olie & Mary Williamson and worshiping with the church family in Cosby, where I will be preaching tomorrow.  If you happen to be in the area, come and visit us Continue reading →

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April 15, 2022 · 4:15 am

Friday’s List To Live By #81

Today is traditionally that annual ominous day, April 15, that’s the tax deadline in the US. However, with today being a holiday, it’s on the 18th of this year.

However, it’s a good time for us to think about our attitude toward paying taxes. Today’s list offers 7 reasons why we ought to be happy to pay taxes. Continue reading →

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April 14, 2022 · 4:14 am

What is a Woman?

“Can you provide a definition for the word ‘woman’?”

This question was asked by Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, in the recent confirmation hearing for her appointment to the Supreme Court.

Appearing somewhat bewildered Jackson, responded, “I am not a biologist.” Continue reading →

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