While I personally have political views and a party affiliation, I try to keep ThePreachersWord free from promoting partisan politics or politicians.
However, I read some good advice from the conservative columnist Cal Thomas, worthy of your consideration. I offer it with a few comments. Continue reading
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“Never did a great man produce so little,” wrote William Barclay in describing the life of the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834).
Barclay further substantiated his charge writing, “He left Cambridge University to join the Army; he left the Army because he couldn’t rub down a horse; he returned to Oxford and left without a degree.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, Fl
Yesterday Norma Jean and I celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary. It has been a great journey. Literally! She is my best friend, my lover, and my partner in ministry. Together, we have worked full time for 9 different churches in 6 different states. We’ve traveled together to all 50 states, as well 15 countries, and several U.S. and British territories. Like all couples we’ve had our share of joys and sorrows, good times and tough times, problems and challenges. However, with faith in Jesus and commitment to each other, we’ve come a long way. We’ve been blessed. And we thank God. Continue reading
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My facebook friend and sister in Christ, Sherry Stephens from Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada, recently posted something from the Stay Positive facebook page that captured my attention,.
It’s only 24 words. But the thoughts are powerful. Life changing. And better yet, Biblical based. Read them carefully. Slowly. And thoughtfully. Let them sink in. Continue reading
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Abortion rights access will be on the ballot in at least 8 states on the November 5th election, including the battleground state Arizona.
Conservatives, opposed to abortion, have distributed pamphlets providing information about abortion referring to the “unborn human being” in the mother’s womb. This angered liberals, prompting a law suit and a ruling by a Maricopa County Superior Court judge, who said the term “unborn human being” was “packed with emotion and partisan meaning” and ordered it to be replaced “with a neutral term.” Continue reading
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The famed Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, who died in 1950, made this request regarding his funeral and burial. Continue reading
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As I sit in the early morning darkness drinking hot coffee and writing this post, I’m listening to the rumbling sounds of thunder.
I didn’t know rain was in the forecast today. But, yes, my iPhone says “thunderstorm.” “Lightening.” “Rain 100% chance.”
For a few minutes there’s stillness. Just the gentle patter of rain. Then suddenly there’s another resounding thunder roll, a flash of lightening, and an unsettling cracking sound. Continue reading
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From my files is a collection of supposed answers that children have given to their Bible class teachers through the years.
The first book of the Bible was Guinness.
Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark.
Sampson slated {sic}the Philistines with the axe of the apostles.
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Yes, we’re home. It feels good after being gone for almost two months. And especially so after living out a suitcase in hotels for the past two weeks. It’s nice to get up, walk to my kitchen, make my own coffee, and write from my little office while sitting in my robe. For some reason the Hampton Inn discourages that. Continue reading
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My lesson Wednesday night, “Seen With Blinded Eyes,” based on Matt Bassford’s hymn, Exalted, reminded me of a phrase in Hebrews 11:4
It’s a statement about the ancient antediluvian Abel. “Through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.”
Although Matt has passed from this life, he is still speaking this summer at Charlestown Road through his hymn and the 9 lessons based on it. Continue reading
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