“It is not scientific doubt, not atheism, not pantheism, not agnosticism that in our day and in this land is likely to quench the light of the gospel,” wrote Francis Chan in his book Crazy Love. “”It is a proud, sensuous, selfish, luxurious, church going, hollow-hearted prosperity.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Finally. We’ve returned to normal. And Florida is Florida again. 79 degrees today. With prospects of being in the low 80’s next week. For those of you coming down for the Florida College Lectures we should have Chamber of Commerce weather for you. Continue reading
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My facebook friend, preaching colleague, and fellow Rotarian, David West, posts a lot of interesting, funny, and sometimes serious quotes and memes on his facebook page.
Recently, he posted a short piece that spoke to me, and I’m sure it will to you as well. If you need a little nudge today to get going and do what you know you ought to do, this admonition may be just what you need. Continue reading
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Last night our Bible class studied the inspiring story of Gideon recorded in Judges 6-7.
Gideon was a farmer who enjoyed farming. He had no political ambitions. No leadership aspirations. No dreams of greatness. He was not from a high social class. He was the youngest of his family. And just trying to make a living. Continue reading
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“He leads me beside the still waters”
How do you view God?
Several years ago USA Today published a survey that found over 31% of Americans saw God as an “Authoritarian.” They felt he was mostly angry and was ready to punish us if we didn’t shape up.
More than 24% viewed God as “distant,” and 16% saw God as “critical” and “judgmental.”
So, more than 70% held a view of God contrary to the teaching of the Bible and the thesis of this Psalm–”The Lord is my Shepherd. Continue reading
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Last week President Trump and Vice President Vance and their families attended The Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral. It’s a tradition that stretches back to 1933 and the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The speaker at the service, Mariann Edgar Budde, identified as the “Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church” caused quite a stir with her sermon and direct appeal to the President. Continue reading
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Dan Adkins tells a story about the meeting house of a village church catching on fire.
It was after mid-night and the building was going up in flames. A large crowd had gathered. As the preacher pulled into the parking lot, seeing many in the community who had never been to church, he walked to the front of the crowd and his voice thundered. Continue reading
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Greetings from New Orleans,
Sending out this week’s recap from the French Quarter in NOLA. We’re here celebrating our DIL, April’s, 50th birthday. Continue reading
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The facebook page, Mindful Christianity, is dedicated to bring a smile to your face or offer a word of encouragement to your life.
Recently, they posted this story of two dogs. Continue reading
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In the final days of his Presidency, Joe Biden issued more pardons than any President in history, including a pardon for his son, Hunter, and many of his family members.
On his first day in office, President Trump, created some controversy as he issued pardons for most of those convicted during the January 6th riots at the Capitol four years ago.
A Presidential pardon is one of the greater powers given to our President. The pardon releases one from prison, relieves one of the consequences of the crime, and restores their rights. It’s as though they’ve never broken the law. Continue reading
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