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February 6, 2019 · 4:38 am

Where Are the Nine?

 

This week Norma Jean and I are attending the Florida College Lectures. The theme is “The Works No One Else Did,” subtitled “The Miracles of Jesus.”

Monday night, in his keynote address, Phil Robertson pointed out that Jesus’ “miracles were a message,” and “the signs were a sermon.” More than just supernatural events, they visually and dramatically proclaimed to all who saw them something deeper than the sign, a lesson that Jesus was teaching.

Perhaps there is no greater miracle message than when Jesus healed the 10 lepers. In his Tuesday morning lecture, my friend, Brownie Reeves, delivered a lesson based on this account from Luke 17:11-19. Continue reading →

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February 5, 2019 · 6:17 am

That You May Believe

Last night Norma Jean and I were blessed to attend the opening session of the annual Florida College Lectures.

Phil Robertson delivered a powerful keynote address that emphasized Jesus’ miracles as signs from John’s gospel account. It was a lesson that enlightened us with a unique view regarding the purpose of Jesus’ miracles. It encouraged us to a deeper, stronger faith in the Deity of Jesus. And it inspired us to be more. Do more. And show the world what faith in Jesus really means in our lives. Continue reading →

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February 4, 2019 · 6:03 am

Word of the Week: Remember

 

Recently we were in a barbeque joint in Deerfield Beach that was filled with all kinds of interesting, funny and motivational signs. As we were reading the various quotes while waiting for our food to arrive, I noticed one that really spoke to me and snapped a picture of it.

“When you feel like quitting, remember why you started.”

That advice really resonates with me this week as Norma Jean and I are attending the Florida College lectures. Continue reading →

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February 1, 2019 · 4:26 am

9 Axioms for A Life Well Lived

While there are some posts on facebook with pictures and crude language that make me cringe, there are many wonderful connections with friends and brethren, as well as some thought-provoking ideas.

Recently my former college classmate, Debbie Vance Hendrix, shared these wonderful words of advice from the 20th-century inspirational author William A. Ward. Continue reading →

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January 31, 2019 · 6:55 am

Count Your Blessings

“You had better count your blessings,” is a retort often given to someone who is feeling sorry for themselves, or who have experienced some “bad luck.”

What’s usually meant is be thankful for what you have instead of what you don’t have. It is then that we are often reminded that we still have good health, a loving family, and a roof over our heads. Or anything else that we can physically or materially name.

But is that all there is? Continue reading →

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January 30, 2019 · 7:09 am

A PASSAGE TO PONDER: Galatians 6:7-9

Melvin Newland tells a story about a little boy who had a special, secret place to hide and be all alone.

On the back of their property was an old fruit tree. It had lots of leaves, but it had produced no fruit in years. High up in its branches, hidden from view by the leaves, there was a perfect spot for him to pretend being Tarzan of the jungle, or the commander of a space ship, or anyone a little boy could dream about. It was also a place to hide when he felt mistreated or misunderstood.

So you can imagine how he felt when he heard his father telling his mother, “I think I’ll cut down that old fruit tree. It hasn’t borne any fruit in years.”

What could the little fella do? Continue reading →

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January 29, 2019 · 7:09 am

Mutually Bearing Life’s Burdens

In 1624 the English author and poet John Donne was confined to his bed with a serious illness. As he laid there alone with his thoughts, he heard the ringing funeral bells of an adjoining church house.

As Donne reflected on the transitory nature of life and the reality of death, he responded with these words that would forever cement his place in literary history. Continue reading →

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January 28, 2019 · 7:20 am

Word of the Week: Attention

Last summer while on our 50th wedding anniversary cruise, we visited Gibraltar, a British territory. While up on “the Rock,” we had to walk through an area with a very low clearance. On either side of the opening was the warning “Mind Your Head.”

Apparently, this is a decidedly British expression, because in London there is a sign when riding the Tube, “Mind The Gap.” ” It’s a warning for you to watch your step so you don’t fall into the space between the platform and the train. Continue reading →

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January 25, 2019 · 6:34 am

How Should Christians Regard the Sabbath?

 

Last week we published a post, “Are the Ten Commandments Binding Today?” In response one of our regular readers asked us to write about our position on the 4th commandment.

If you haven’t read last week’s post, click here to read it first. Continue reading →

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January 24, 2019 · 7:20 am

How To Prevent Backsliding

There’s a story that’s been around for a long time that’s been used by authors, politicians and public speakers about how to boil a frog.

Supposedly a scientific experiment was conducted in the 19th century where a frog was placed in a pan of hot water and it immediately jumped out. But the researcher found that if they placed it in a pan of cool water, it would placidly float along. Then they learned if they gradually increased the temperature the frog would sink into a tranquil stupor and finally allow itself to be boiled to death. Continue reading →

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