Jeff Carr is a facebook friend and preaches for the Southwest Church of Christ in Lakeland, Florida.
In a recent facebook post, he referred to a sermon preached in their summer series by Don Truex based on Ephesians 4:20. “But that is not the way you learned Christ” Continue reading
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Have you ever wondered what Jesus would do in modern day situations?
If Jesus lived now, what would be His response to current issues regarding abortion? Same sex marriage? Gender Identity?
Well, your wait is over. Now with Artificial Intelligence (AI), we can know what Jesus would say. Maybe. Or maybe not. Continue reading
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My wife, Norma Jean, is a wonderful cook. This is not just the opinion of a prejudiced husband, just ask anyone who has been the recipient of her culinary delights.
Among the favorites of our kids, grandkids and college students are her homemade rolls. She uses the receipt from my Mom, and so they are affectionately called “Mattie Rolls.”
I asked her “how much yeast does it take to make a batch?” She said two tablespoons will make 48 rolls. The yeast is mixed into the other ingredients and is unseen, but produces a wonderfully delicious result. Continue reading
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In a culture where “a woman’s right to choose,” is code for aborting an unborn baby, where “pride” is a euphemism for promoting same-sex relationships, and where a man can decide to become a woman and compete in women’s sports, Christians can feel strangely out of step. Continue reading
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Matt Woodley, managing editor of PreachingToday.com, tells about the time he was playing on the Freshman basketball team and they were down 8 points at half-time to a team they should have been beating.
Coach Hammerstien, affectionately nick-named “The Hammer” by his players, for his demanding demeanor and occasional outbursts, was livid when they went into the locker room. In the midst of his lecture about their lackluster performance Woodley said he yawned. Continue reading
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Greetings from Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Well, our time in the home of the Canucks is swiftly coming to an end.
Tomorrow I’m preaching my final lesson at Wellandport. Then we are heading back to the states on Monday. It’s been great being with our special friends and brethren. We’ve enjoyed sharing the Word. The excitement of VBS. Making new friends. Fellowship over good food. In home hospitality. Seeing The Falls (again) and marveling over God’s awesome power (again). The best Gelato this side of Italy. Cooler weather. Laugher. Love. And even a few tears. We may go home, but these wonderful folks will continue to occupy a special place in our hearts. Continue reading
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Pain is a problem for many people. No, not just the suffering, but understanding “why.”
While volumes have been written on the subject, this short facebook post from “Daily Devotionals by Rick Warren”, with credit given to the source “How to Get Through What You’re Going Through,” offers some insight. Continue reading
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According to the calendar of usual and little known holidays today is “National Love is Kind Day.”
It was created by Rosie Aiello and her daughter Sunny who were “trapped in an emotionally, mentally and financially abusive relationship for nearly 25 years,” according to her web page Love is Kind Network.
Rosie escaped that abusive relationship and now is trying to help other women in similar circumstances. Continue reading
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Lisa Earby, a Cleveland, Tennessee, teacher relates a funny story about reading one-on-one with a first grader.
For the first time the student discovered the words “thank you” in print. Lisa hoped her pupil would use some of the reading strategies she’d learned to figure out the words. However, after a few moments, Lisa decided to tell her the word “thank.” When she didn’t respond, Lisa emphatically said, “Thank.” Continue reading
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Yesterday on the Denison Forum, this post appeared on his daily article: “Why I refuse to see “Oppenheimer”—and you should, too”.
I had heard about the Christopher Nolan movie and its impressive weekend opening against “Barbie”, grossing $80.5 million dollars. It’s about the life of the brilliant scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer who helped create the first atomic bomb.
Although Norma Jean and I don’t attend movies as often as we once did, Denison’s post assured me that we won’t be seeing this one. Continue reading
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