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January 20, 2024 · 7:27 am

Weekly Recap: January 15-19

 

Greetings from Pompano Beach, FL

Our temperature in Central FL has turned cooler, according to our local weather reporter because of a “blast of artic cold air coming down from Canada.”  (Thanks a lot, my Canadian friends!) So, we had to go south where it’s 25 degrees warmer.

Seriously, we’ve come down here for the past 6 years in January to see our good friends, Steve and Theresa McAllister, and enjoy fellowship with the brethren at the Northside Church in Pompano, where I’ll be preaching next week end. Continue reading →

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January 19, 2024 · 4:01 am

A Probing, Penetrating Question

“If you were to die today, what one thing (or a few things) would you be most disappointed that you weren’t able to complete?”

This question was posted by my facebook friend and preaching colleague, Warren Berkley, who publishes a blog aptly named Berksblog. Continue reading →

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January 18, 2024 · 8:19 am

Imbibing the Character of Christ

Jonathan Roumie is the actor who plays Jesus in the popular Biblical drama “The Chosen.”

In interviews with the New Yorker and the Christian Post, Roumine relates how he was struggling to “make ends meet,” before he shot to fame portraying Jesus. At times, he said that he didn’t know where his next meal was coming from. Continue reading →

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January 17, 2024 · 7:24 am

Mark 12:41-44

“Money is in some respects like fire;” once quipped, P. T. Barnum. “It is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master.”

Indeed many have been burned by an inordinate love of money. By their greed. Their selfishness. Their pride. And by their hard-heartedness.

While most preachers don’t relish the idea of talking about money or addressing the issue of giving, the Bible says a good bit about our attitude toward money. And the proper use of money Continue reading →

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January 16, 2024 · 7:12 am

“No Name Calling Week”

According to a calendar of unusual and largely unknown holidays and events, this week, January 15-19, is “No Name Calling Week.”

When I clicked the link, it took me to the Broward County Public Schools web page and offered this explanation and challenge. Continue reading →

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January 15, 2024 · 7:17 am

Faith is the Substance

“Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man would stake his life on it a thousand times,” wrote Martin Luther in 1515.

Our preaching and writing theme this year is “Fundamentals of Faith.” Last week we discussed the importance of returning to the fundamentals, Back to Basics. Today, consider how faith is the foundation of everything pertaining to the Christian religion. Continue reading →

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January 13, 2024 · 6:39 am

Weekly Recap: January 8-12

Greeting From Beverly Hills, FL

We are off to a good start for the new year with our new Fundamentals of Faith column on Monday receiving the most hits for the week.  It will be our writing and preaching theme for the year.  Look for it every Monday.

Also we welcome new readers to ThePreachersWord.  We invite you to browse the categories section for past posts.  Not only will you personally profit from these devotional thoughts, some of you will find ideas for a table talk for the Lord’s Supper under “It’s Friday. But Sunday’s Coming.”  Or a Wednesday evening talk under Great Bible Verses, or a Passage to Ponder.  Continue reading →

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January 12, 2024 · 7:03 am

What is the Secret of Life?

The Heartland facebook page “is dedicated to providing daily positive, inspirational, motivational , kindness stories.”

Recently I came across this story about “a father {who} used to say to his children when they were young:  “When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you the secret of life.”

The secret of life? That caught my attention. I hope it will you too. Here’s the secret of life. Continue reading →

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January 11, 2024 · 7:40 am

Enjoy Today

On Wednesday evenings I’m teaching a Bible class on the book of Ecclesiastes. It’s been a while since I’ve taught this book, so I’m enjoying a fresh look into this marvelous revelation of wisdom.

Some see it as a negative, pessimistic, or cynical view of life. However, I think it’s a realistic view of life’s ups and downs. Challenges and triumphs. Good and bad. Happiness and sorrow. And many mysteries that even a wise man cannot anticipate or fathom. Continue reading →

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January 10, 2024 · 4:10 am

Mark 8:34-38

Remember the Ukrainian born comedian Yakov Smirnoff who began his career in Russia, then migrated to the United States? He’s actually still performing in Branson.

When Smirnoff first came to the US he said that he was not prepared for the incredible variety of instant products available in grocery stores. “On my first shopping trip, I saw powered milk. You just add water, and you get milk.” Continue reading →

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