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July 20, 2018 · 6:28 am

The Moon Proclaims God’s Glory

 

It happened 49 years ago today, on a Sunday evening, July 20, 1969. I will never forget it. Norma Jean and I returned to our little apartment on Bearss Avenue in Tampa, Florida, after preaching out of town that day.

We got home just in time. Turned on our little black and white TV and watched in amazement. At 10:56 p.m. EDT, American astronaut Neil Armstrong, 240,000 miles from earth, stepped off the lunar landing module Eagle and uttered those famous words heard by more than a billion people: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Armstrong had become the first human being to walk on the surface of the moon. Continue reading →

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July 19, 2018 · 6:15 am

Triumph Over Temptation

“The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it,” wrote Oscar Wilde in “The Picture of Dorian Gray”, “Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself.”

This philosophy is held by many today, whether they think about it consciously or not. We live in an age of emphasis on self-gratification instead of self-denial. But while the world says denying yourself of pleasures is bad for you, the inspired writer James says, “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him (Jas. 1:12) Continue reading →

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July 18, 2018 · 6:30 am

Great Verses of the Bible: Mark 10:14

 

This week I’m participating in the Vacation Bible School with the Wellandport Church teaching the adult class.

I’m teaching, but I think I’m the one receiving the most benefit. Not just from the adults in my class. But from the children. They are excited. They sing at the top of their lungs. And proudly show their pictures after class.

I love VBS. It reinforces the value of children. The need to teach them. And to provide spiritual direction for their lives. Continue reading →

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July 17, 2018 · 7:30 am

Truth vs Tradition

Do these three names mean anything to you? Melchior? Caspar? Balthasar?

Tradition has it that these men were the 3 kings of the Orient who came bearing gifts to baby Jesus.

You’ve heard the song, “We Three Kings”? And you have seen the manger scene with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the animals, and the shepherds all together? Continue reading →

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July 16, 2018 · 6:16 am

Word of the Week: Power

This week begins our VBS at Wellandport. Excitement is in the air. And theme decorations are adorning the classrooms, thanks to the creativity of Sherry Stephens and her helper husband, Mike.

The keyword this week is power. The children will be studying the theme WOW: Did Jesus really do that? They will learn about Jesus’ power over needs, nature, problems, sickness and Satan. They will learn about his miracles, ministry and mission on earth. Continue reading →

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July 13, 2018 · 6:16 am

Watch Out for “Certain Men”

In my Bible reading this morning I came across this warning about “certain men.” I was reminded that over 40 years ago I worked up a sermon about the problem of “certain men.” Well, actually,” worked up” is a bit of a stretch, I “borrowed” it from Robert Jackson!

But I digress.

Three times in the New Testament Bible writers warn first century Christians about “certain men.” Continue reading →

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July 12, 2018 · 6:12 am

Exceeding Expectations: Doing More.

Have you seen the “You had one job jokes”? There are hundreds of them.

Diane Sewell has a whole page of “one job” pictures. Like the football jersey with the number “12″ but spelled out thirteen. Or the crooked yellow line down the center of the road. Or the stop sign installed upside down. Apparently, there’s a lot of people who can’t accomplish the one job required of them. Continue reading →

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July 11, 2018 · 6:34 am

Great Verses of the Bible: Titus 3:14

As the world watched, following a turbulent 18-day ordeal, the 12 Thai boys and their assistant coach have been safely rescued.

The boys and their coach, members of the Wild Boars soccer team, had been exploring the Tham Luang caves in Thailand. Suddenly rising waters trapped them. And for 9 days they were stranded without any food before rescuers located them. Continue reading →

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July 10, 2018 · 8:42 am

Are You Sound in the Faith?

Through the years, I have been asked regarding the “soundness” of a specific church, Christian, or a preacher. “Are they sound?” the question is raised.

Usually the definition of “soundness” was based on specific brotherhood issues regarding the work, worship, and organization of the church. Continue reading →

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July 9, 2018 · 6:39 am

Word of the Week: Objective

Remember Rachel Dolezal? She made national news a few years ago when she had to resign as President of the NAACP in Spokane, WA.

You see Rachel was born in Lincoln County, Montana, to Caucasian parents. But at some point in her life, she decided that she identified more as a “black” person than a “white” person. So, she altered her appearance and pursued a course in life associated with the African-American culture. Continue reading →

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