The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is holding their annual meeting this week in Dallas. On Tuesday, as reported by Kate Shellnutt in Christianity Today magazine, several resolutions were passed with little or no debate that many today would dispute. Continue reading
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This past Sunday I preached a lesson entitled “Disciples Bear Burdens.” One of the points I made was that we bear one another’s burdens through encouragement.
In studying for the lesson, I found this great quote by author David Jeremiah. Continue reading
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Have you ever read the story of the lighthouse keeper? There are several versions, one goes like this.
Years ago, along a rugged stretch of coastline, there stood a small but vital lighthouse. It was manned by a faithful lighthouse keeper named Elias, who took great pride in his duty. Every evening, he would carefully trim the lamp, clean the lens, and ensure the light burned brightly through the night, guiding ships safely past the jagged rocks. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Last Saturday, I sent out a special post with a prayer request for my wife, Norma Jean. In it are the details of some recent health issues. The response has been incredible. Thanks to all of you have sent messages, cards, and called. Norma is greatly encouraged by the outpouring of your love, concern, and prayers. We both thank you very much. Continue reading
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Plain Talk edited by the late Robert F. Turner was one of my favorite papers “back in the day.” For years I filed and saved every issue.
I recently discovered a link through facebook where I can access every past issue. Continue reading
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Nancy Kennedy is a writer for our local Citrus County Chronicle. She not only covers local news but writes a weekly column for the Religious section called “Grace Notes.”
Last week Nancy wrote about covering local graduations and shared some of the graduates’ wisdom from their speeches which she suggested “seemed different from years past.” In fact, she opined that “this generation seems to have a depth and wisdom that I never had when I graduated from high school in 1973. Continue reading
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On a recent road trip we saw a billboard with bold letters that challenged us to “ELIMINATE POVERTY IN OUR LIFETIME.”
I turned to Norma Jean and said, “I guess they never heard Jesus’ statement: “You will always have the poor with you” (John 12:8). Continue reading
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For regular readers of ThePreachersWord, it’s our hope and prayer that you’re receiving encouragement, edification, and accurate scriptural insights.
However, I know there is something else you receive on a regular basis. A chuckle. A bit of humor. Maybe some minor annoyance. Or even possibly complete distraction. Continue reading
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One of the great enemies of zeal that threatens to extinguish its fire is weariness.
Weariness may be described as fatigue. Exhaustion. Or burnout. One writer offered this insight about the serious challenge of weariness.
“Weariness undermines zeal by diminishing motivation, reducing focus, and leading to spiritual burnout. It can make it difficult to maintain the enthusiasm and passion needed for long-term dedication to a cause or goal, especially in spiritual contexts.” Continue reading
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I’m sending out this additional blog post today with a special prayer request for my wife, Norma Jean.
Feel free to share with others as you feel appropriate. Continue reading
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