My facebook friend, Jon W. Quinn, recently posted a piece based on the old comic strip Calvin and Hobbs by Bill Watterson.
While the comic paints a humorous scene of Calvin’s interaction with some ants, Jon offers a serious and scriptural application, We share it without additional comment. Enjoy! Continue reading
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Howard Hendricks tells the story in Footprints of a young man studying to be a minister. He was very talented, but was “riding rather than building on his background.” Toward the end of school year a caring professor called him into his office.
“Bill, I’m disappointed in you,” the professor kindly said.
“Really, Prof, why?” Continue reading
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“Who says that a picture is worth a thousand words?” asked Dan Chaney, a young radio advertising executive who stood to give a speech in one of Ron Willingham’s classes.
Before anyone could answer, Ron recalled Dan’s answer to his own question. Continue reading
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Yesterday’s Solar Eclipse was potentially seen by 31 million people who live in “the path of totality.”
Since Florida was not greatly impacted we watched on TV as NASA and excited newscasters tracked it from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Continue reading
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A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted to.
“Well, I don’t know,” his Dad replied, “ I never thought about it.”
Wondering why he asked, his Dad inquired, “What’s the highest number you ever counted to?”
Without hesitation he responded, “973. “
”Well, why did you stop there?” his dad asked. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Today’s post is a recap of this week’s posts. With its live links, it’s an easy watch to catch up in case you missed one. Also included is a bonus post you won’t want to miss.
Tomorrow and next Sunday, I’m preaching at the West Citrus Church in Crystal River, before we leave for our annual Spring trip to the Smoky Mountains. I will be preaching at the Cosby Church April 28th and May 5th. Continue reading
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“I believe it is unbiblical to elevate entertainment over preaching and to put public relations ahead of worship in our church services,” wrote John MacArthur in his book “Ashamed of the Gospel” and subtitled “When the Church Becomes Like the World.”
MacArthur’s book was orbitally published in 1993 and has been updated twice. He further warns against fleshly enticements, secular methods, and watering down the gospel to draw crowds. Current trends show little change as churches head farther in that direction. Continue reading
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I came across this quote the other day on a church web page.
‘The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.”
The quote was attributed to William Shakespeare. However, that doesn’t sound exactly like the type of thing he would writeth or sayeth. Yet, regardless of its source, the quote offers some wonderful life advice. Plus, it has a Biblical basis. Continue reading
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The late Celestine Sibley was an American author and journalist who wrote a regular column for the Atlanta Constitution for many years. She also wrote 25 books including the award-winning, Children, My Children.
Sibley tells about once taking her three children to a diner for breakfast one morning. It was crowded and they had to take separate seats at the counter. Eight-year-old Mary was seated at the far end of the counter and when her food was served she called down to her mother in a loud voice, “Mother, don’t people say grace in this place?” Continue reading
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How’s your bracket looking?
As you can see mine suffered lots of losses in the first round. The left side is totally busted. And I only have one of my final four guesses correct.
Of course, no one in the history of NCAA basketball has ever had a perfect bracket. No one.
Do you know the odds? Continue reading
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