“He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
Lynn Anderson in They Smell Like Sheep, a book about spiritual leadership, relates a true story that happened on a Bible lands tour.
The guide was explaining how ancient Shepherds built a relationship with the sheep and gently cared for them. He pointed out that shepherds don’t drive sheep, they lead them; they hear his voice and follow him. Continue reading
Last Wednesday night our class at West Citrus studied a lesson from Matt Hennecke’s workbook on Bible Wars entitled “A Boy…A Stone…A Giant.”
Sunday, we were visiting the Central Church in Ocala and Jody Broyles’ lesson was “How To Kill A Giant.”
See a similar theme here?
So, I figured this was a sign that I either needed to slay a giant, or write about it. I’m going to do both. Continue reading
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Hollywood has made a fortune from the plot of someone else inhabiting your mind and body and thus changing your life. Freaky Friday, 17 Again, and Family Switch all capitalized on this theme for some hilarious scenarios.
Author Max Lucado, however, offers a more serious thought. “What if for one day Jesus were to become you?” Continue reading
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Greetings from Citrus County, Florida
As I write this in the early morning darkness of Friday, I’m waking up to a chilly 34 degrees, which is 14 degrees below normal for us. But with all the snow, ice and frigid temperatures many of you are facing, this is not so bad. At least we’re warming up to 60 today and potentially 67 tomorrow.
However, what I hope will warm your heart are this week’s posts. I know not every reader reads every single post every day This recap is an opportunity for you to catch up.
Monday’s post offers quotes from past US Presidents about the Bible which I think you will enjoy. Tuesday’s addresses an issue regarding your relationship with the Lord. Wednesday’s is the continuation of our series on Psalm 23. Thursday was an experiment with an AI generated post on the Biblical view of debt. And our weekly column, Facebook Friday, offers some advice from Doy Moyer you will find practical and much needed today, Live links are provided below for your easy access. Continue reading
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“Never speak evil,” wrote Florida College professor Doy Moyer in a January facebook post.
While we have touched on this topic in previous posts, it appears that the reminder and exhortation is continually needed. Consider carefully Doy’s warning and the subsequent comments. Continue reading
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“Debt is a common aspect of modern life, from mortgages and student loans to credit cards and business financing. But what does the Bible say about debt?”
I asked this question to ChatGPT. I think you will be interested in the answer. Continue reading
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“He restores my soul”
Have you ever heard of a “cast sheep”? Or a “cast down sheep”? I hadn’t either until I studied Psalm 23. Phillip Keller explains it in his book A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm.
“Cast sheep” is an old English expression for a sheep that has turned over on its back and cannot get up by itself. Keller describes it this way. Continue reading
“How is it that you know Christ in such a personal way and I don’t?” A student asked his Bible professor.
“Maybe you only know Jesus as the forgiver of your sins,” replied the prof.
This story told by Bill Hybels in his book, The God You’re Looking For, continued as the professor explained what it meant to enjoy a relationship with the Lord. Continue reading
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“It is impossible to rightly govern without God and the Bible,” once affirmed our first President George Washington.
In his farewell address, September 19, 1796, Washington said, “The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of right and order which Heaven itself has ordained…Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Hope you all have had a good week.
This week’s posting has been a bit erratic, as I have been fighting an energy-draining cold all week. Hopefully, next week we can get back into a more consistent schedule. Continue reading
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