Category Archives: Discipleship

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 →

March Madness is now in full swing. With the play-in games and first rounds completed, the Sweet 16 will “duke it out” for the Final Four and ultimately the championship.

Even if you’re not a basketball fan, it’s difficult to escape the hoopla surrounding the annual NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.

But, do you know what else is an annual March event? Continue reading →

The late Charles Osgood was an American radio and television commentator, writer, and musician. Known for his daily radio commentary “The Osgood Files,” he once shared this poignant story.

Two ladies who lived in a convalescent center had each suffered an incapacitating stroke. Margaret’s stroke left her left side restricted, while Ruth’s stroke damaged her right side. Both of these ladies were accomplished pianists but had given up hope of ever playing again. Continue reading →