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Weekly Recap: August 8-13

Good morning from Beverly Hills, Florida,

We thought we were getting a visitor tomorrow, named Fred. It appears, however, he’s going to pass by us.  But we’re hearing that Grace may be forming and coming later.  Yep, it’s that time of year in Florida.  It’s part of the price of living in a tropical environment.

Today’s post, a recap of the past week,  with quick links, allows you to catch up on any post you missed.  While every post seems to resonate with someone, two especially stood out this week in terms of reader response.–When you Fall, and My Body. My Choice. Right or Wrong. If you missed them,  I think you will find them encouraging and enlightening. Continue reading

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Friday’s List To Live By #52

The Bible is a complete book that provides “all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Pet. 1:3).

So, it should be no surprise there is a lot in the Bible about money, obtaining wealth, and the proper use of material possessions.

Today’s list offers 13 Bible-based suggestions based on how to be a good steward of money. Continue reading

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My Body. My Choice. Right Or Wrong?

Simone Biles, regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts in US history, has stirred controversy and criticism following the Tokyo Olympics.

A few days ago Biles requested her Instagram followers to share “unpopular opinions.” In the beginning, most were rather benign and non-controversial. Until one person posted, “abortion is wrong.”

Biles, who won silver and bronze medals in the Olympics, responded, “ “I already know this is going to start the biggest argument & may even lose followers BUT I’m very much pro-choice.” Continue reading

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A Passage To Ponder: Matthew 19:16-22

Steve Shepherd tells a story about a well-known Christian businessman in his local community who was visiting a church and asked to give his testimony.

“I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation,” he began. “I have plenty of money so I can support some Christian ministries very generously. Many organizations want me on their board of directors. I have good health and almost unlimited opportunities.”

He then asked, “What more could I ask from God?” Continue reading

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When You Fall

Although the Olympic Games in Toyoko felt different this year with the COVID restrictions, lack of fans, and the tape delays, it still offered some exciting photo finishes, world records broken, and real-life lessons.

Sifian Hassan, a Netherlands female long-distance runner, displayed incredible determination and perseverance in the 1500 meter heat.

With one lap to go, a runner ahead of her tripped, creating a domino effect. Hassan tried and failed to jump over the fallen runner and then fell down herself. Continue reading

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Word of the Week: Help

In Bits & Pieces, William C. Schultz tells about a time his 3-year-old daughter Laurie requested help in getting undressed and ready for bed.

Schultz said he was downstairs and she was upstairs, so he reminded her, “You know how to undress yourself,”

“Yes,” Laurie replied, ‘but sometimes people need people anyway, even if they do know how to do things by themselves.” Continue reading

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The Joy of Congregational Singing

“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world,” wrote Martin Luther in the foreword of a 1538 symphony by George Rhau.

“Music controls our thoughts, minds, hearts, and spirits,” Luther further observed. “The precious gift of music has been given to man alone that he might thereby remind himself that God has created man for the express purpose of praising and extolling God.” Continue reading

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Weekly Recap: August 1-6

Good morning from rainy Citrus County,

It has rained here all week.  Every day. Locals have said they’ve never seen anything like it.  Well, at least I’m saving money not watering my lawn.

However, our spirits are not dampened.   As Longfellow wrote, “Into each life some rain must fall.”  Both literally and figuratively.  And as G. K. Chesterton opined, “When it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.”  Plus, if you’re in the rain zone, it gives you more time inside to read.  Especially devotional blogs like ThePreachersWord. Continue reading

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Friday’s List To Live By #51

“The most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not,” once wrote Thomas L. Huxley.

Huxley was talking about self-discipline.

Today’s list, condensed from “The Pillars of Christian Character: The Basic Essentials of a Living Faith” by John MacArthur, is about how to develop self-discipline. Continue reading

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“Blessed Are The Persecuted…”

““They can burn our houses, they can burn our food—but they cannot burn Jesus out of me.”

These are the words from a minister in Mozambique, whose fellow believers, family, and entire village suffered horrific violent persecution at the hands of Islamic insurgents.

An August 3rd article by Stefani McDade in Christianity Today magazine details the extent of the assaults perpetrated on those who identify as “Christian.” Continue reading

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