Category Archives: Discipleship

“It’s Friday. But Sunday’s Coming!” was a column we consistently posted from 2012 through 2016.  Each one spoke of some aspect of Jesus’ redemptive work through his life, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension.

They are 175 posts archived for our readers to access.  Since today is identified as “Good Friday,” I am reposting this one published 11 years ago today on April 18th, 2014.  Many, if not most of our current readers, have never seen it.  I believe you would profit  from it’s message. Please take time to read this short post and share it. Continue reading →

“The death of Christ did not terminate but did germinate his work,” penned the 19th century Scottish author and preacher, Ian MacLaren.

“The cross is the center of the world’s history,” MacLaren added. “The incarnation of Christ and the crucifixion of our Lord are the pivot around which all the events of the ages revolve.” Continue reading →

Our grandson, Miles, who’s in the 4th grade, attends a private school, Florida College Academy.

The other day I saw some school papers attached to the refrigerator at their house and one caught my attention which is copied above. Continue reading →

With the recent stock market volatility, many are concerned about their savings, investments, and retirement accounts.

Andy Sochor in a post on his Daily Bible Notes page offers some thoughts about our attitude toward riches that provides  a helpful perspective. We share it with a few additional thoughts. Continue reading →

Our Wednesday evening Bible Class where we worship at West Citrus is studying the Heroes of faith from Hebrews 11. Last night we studied about Enoch.

The Bible says “Enoch walked with God” (Gen. 5:22). This reminds me of the story of a mother who asked her 8-year-old son, Jason, what he studied in Bible class that day.

“A man named Enoch,” replied Jason. Continue reading →

Last night the University of Florida Gators came from behind to beat the Houston Cougars, 65-63 and claim the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Trophy.

Watching sporting events often reminds me of the many similarities between the qualities necessary for athletic success that are essential for spiritual success. In fact, the apostle Paul often wrote about it using the imagery of the sports world Continue reading →

Last month two of my friends and preaching colleagues, Mark Roberts and Wilson Adams posted “What If” thoughts.

As far as I know they were independent thoughts written by each one without any collaboration or retort to each other. Each shares a perspective that is worthy of our thought, meditation, and appropriate application. Continue reading →

Paula White is a self-proclaimed pastor, the television host of Paula Today, the president of Paula White Ministries and the National Faith Advisory Board, and the leader of the White House Faith Office.

In recent post online at Christianitytoday.com contributor Carmen Joy Imes writes that White “misappropriates God’s promises to ancient Israel in Exodus as a prosperity gospel for today.”

Apparently White released a video last week “encouraging Christians to celebrate Passover in order to unlock seven supernatural blessings.” Continue reading →

Have you been pranked yet today? Or maybe you’re the one who’s doing the pranking?

Yep. Today is universally known as April Fool’s Day.

There are many theories on the origin of April Fool’s Day. But the most widely accepted, says ChatGPT, “is when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar as ordered by Pope Gregory XIII.” Continue reading →

Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

I must be showing my age, but I can’t stay up and watch the late NCAA ball games anymore.   Is it just me, or are they starting the games later every year?  Sure seems like it.  BTW, I think for the first time ever I have all of my “Elite Eight” pick still alive. Continue reading →