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January 28, 2021 · 6:21 am

Boys in the Girls Locker Room

Since taking the oath of office, President Biden has signed a flurry of executive orders at an unprecedented rate from previous Presidents.

One that has raised concerns not only from Conservatives but Moderates and even some on the Left is the directive titled “Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation.”

This order, writes Ramona Tausz in a New York Post article, “spells disaster for women’s shelters, sports and health care in the name of transgender equality.” Continue reading →

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January 27, 2021 · 8:49 am

A Passage To Ponder: Galatians 2:20

“He doesn’t want you better, He wants you deader,” wrote Robert Frazier, who’s billed as a “contemporary Christian artist, musician, and songwriter.”

In part, the lyrics go like this: Continue reading →

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January 26, 2021 · 7:31 am

A Sobering Warning and Reality

Several years ago the cable television mogul Ted Turner spoke at a banquet in Orlando where he was given an award by the American Humanist Association. During his acceptance speech, he criticized fundamentalist Christianity.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Turner saying that Jesus would probably “be sick at his stomach” over the way his ideas have been “twisted.” Continue reading →

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January 25, 2021 · 7:38 am

Word of Week: Pray

“How many times have we heard people talk about the power of prayer? That is a mistake. Prayer has absolutely no power.”

These are not the words of an atheist, infidel, or unbeliever, but of a gospel preacher, Edwin Crozier. But before you dismiss this as ridiculous and quit reading, hear Edwin’s explanation. Continue reading →

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January 24, 2021 · 4:24 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: The Purpose of Worship

A husband and wife were on the way home from worship one Sunday morning. As they rode along, the wife asked her husband, “Did you see that woman in the front row showing off her Liz Claiborne suit?”

“No, I didn’t,” her husband replied.

“Well, did you see that man on our left–the one wearing that gaudy sport jacket that clashed with his slacks?”

“No.” Continue reading →

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January 23, 2021 · 4:23 am

Weekly Recap: January 17-22

Good morning from Temple Terrace, Florida.

We’re continuing to enjoy our time here in a very familiar place to us.  It’s great seeing old friends and enjoying time with our grandchildren.  Although after two very long days, including helping Roy with his online school, we’re reminded why God gave children to young people.

Tomorrow we’re looking forward to worshiping with and preaching for the brethren at the West Citrus Church in Crystal River, where Kenny and his family attend.  Then on Monday, I’m speaking at my alma mater, Florida College, at their chapel devotional. Continue reading →

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January 22, 2021 · 4:22 am

Friday’s List To Live By #23

Today’s list is adapted from “God Is In The Small Stuff” by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz

It speaks to the purpose, power, and potential of encouragement.

To access past Friday’s lists, click here. Continue reading →

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January 21, 2021 · 4:21 am

The Sanctity of Human Life

In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring Friday, January 22nd, as “National Sanctity of Human Life Day.”

This celebration of life coincides with the anniversary of Roe v Wade, the Supreme Court’s 1973 landmark decision that allows a pregnant woman to abort her unborn child. Since then over 61 million unborn lives have been snuffed out, according to the American Life League.

“Every human life is a gift to the world,” the President wrote. “Whether born or unborn, young or old, healthy or sick, every person is made in the holy image of God.” Continue reading →

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January 20, 2021 · 4:20 am

A Passage To Ponder: John 19:10-11

At noon today Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will take the oath of office as President of the United States. As a leader of the free world, our President is often called the most powerful person in the world.

People are impressed by power. Military might. Political position. Economic Status. Physical strength. All are symbols of power.

Leaders lust for power. In fact, some people so are obsessed with power they will do anything to get it, everything to hold on to it, and are in denial when they are unable to exercise it. Continue reading →

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January 19, 2021 · 4:19 am

#NotMyCaesar

“Politics have caused a vast divide in our country. Some Christians want to think that a president being elected by a suspicious or even illegal method means they need not recognize or honor him,” wrote Illinois gospel preacher David Diestelkamp in an article entitled #NotMyCaesar.

“Some conclude,” David continued, “that a president who is immoral, accepts the killing of babies (abortion), or condones the sexually deviant, is not ‘their president.’ And some are judging the validity of a presidency based on their perspective on law, rights, taxes, foreign policy, or free trade.” Continue reading →

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