Can you guess which political leader said, “This nation is a God-fearing nation. We believe in God.”
Was it President Barack Obama? Vice-President Joe Biden? Speaker of the House John Boehner? Senate Major Leader Harry Reid? Continue reading
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No Standard
Since the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision last week in overturning DOMA, I’ve been wanting to write something about it. About America’s headlong decent into the moral abyss. About the importance of moral boundaries and standards. However, today, I read this piece by columnist, Cal Thomas, and want to share it on ThePreachersWord since it expresses my thoughts succinctly, accurately, and Biblically. Continue reading
Are You Getting Enough Exercise?
About three weeks ago I experienced some lower back problems. Again! Since moving I had neglected regular visits to the Chiropractor. Now I was paying the price. Fortunately, through the recommendation of a friend I’ve found a good Doctor and am receiving excellent treatments.
But I learned something that surprised me. I was asked to sit on an exercise ball. Hold my foot off the ground for 30 seconds. I could only do it for 5 seconds! The Doc said the muscles that control my balance were weak. He pointed out that often when we work-out we think of aerobic exercise or weight training, but neglect the core. The weakness of those muscles will affect my back! And have an impact on his adjustments holding. Continue reading
Filed under Discipleship, Discipline
Word of the Week: Integrity
There is an ancient fable of an Emperor from China who had no children and needed to choose a successor.
Thousands of children from across the kingdom were called to the palace and were shocked when the Emperor exclaimed, “I have decided to choose one of you.”
“I am going to give each one of you a seed today. One very special seed. I want you to plant the seed, water it and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from this one seed. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next emperor!” Continue reading
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IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! I Crucified Christ
Rembrandt van Rijn was a Dutch artist who lived in the 17th century. One of his most famous paintings is the Raising of the Cross, which he completed for Prince Frederick Henry. The painting, now housed in a museum in Münich Germany, is a sobering portrayal of the cross being lifted up as Jesus hangs on it.
As the Roman soldiers are lifting up the cross, there is another figure helping. If you look closely, you will see a man at Jesus’ feet wearing a blue painter’s beret. He is obviously not a character from the first century. So who is it? Continue reading
Filed under Cross, It's Friday. But Sunday's Coming!
How To Make the Most of Your Opportunities
A young lady once consulted with her preacher. “I cannot stick it out any longer. I’m the only Christian where I work. I get nothing but taunts and sneers. It’s more than I can stand. I’m quitting.”
” “Will you tell me,” asked the minister, “where lights are placed?”
“What has that to do with it?” she reacted rather bluntly. Continue reading
Filed under Opportunity, Uncategorized
Wisdom Living
I’m not sure of the accuracy of this story, but Alan Smith in his excellent “Thought for the Day” tells it for the truth!
Mensa is an organization whose members have an IQ of 140 or higher. A few years ago, there was a Mensa convention in San Francisco, and several members lunched at a local cafe. While dining, they discovered that their salt shaker contained pepper and their pepper-shaker was full of salt. How could they swap the contents of the bottles without spilling, and using only the implements at hand? Clearly this was a job for Mensa! The group debated and presented ideas, and finally came up with a brilliant solution involving a napkin, a straw, and an empty saucer. They called the waitress over to dazzle her with their solution. Continue reading
Filed under Opportunity, Wisdom
Level-Headed Living Leads to Good Opportunities
A young man was in love with the farmer’s daughter. When he went to her father to “ask for her hand” in marriage, the farmer looked him up and down, then replied. “Sure, son, on one condition.”
“Go stand out in the middle of that field. I’m going to relese three bulls, one at a time. If you can grab the tail of one of the three, you can marry my daughter.” Continue reading
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Word of the Week: Encourage
This year is the 66th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color-barrier to become the first African-American to play Major league baseball. The release of the move “42″ and other MLB events have paid tribute to Robinson’s achievements.
His first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers was brutal. Jackie faced hatred nearly everywhere he traveled. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Runners spiked him on the bases. Ugly insults were hurled from the stands. And opposing dugouts. Even the home crowds in Brooklyn taunted him at times. Continue reading
Filed under Encouragement, Word of the Week
IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! The Right Redeemer
I’ve never been to Rio de Janeiro. But I’ve seen the picture. You know the one. It’s the famous “Christ the Redeemer” statue that overlooks the city.
It’s 130 feet high. The wingspan is 63 feet. And the head is 9 feet tall! Those who’ve seen it in person marvel at its majesty. Author Max Lucado says the first time he saw the magnificent Cristo Redenter two things caught his eye through the telephoto lens of his camera. Continue reading
Filed under It's Friday. But Sunday's Coming!
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