Category Archives: Discipleship

Scott Adams is a cartoonist and creator of the Dilbert comic strip. Dilbert, the title character, is an engineer and known for his satirical office humor. The San Francisco Examiner dubbed Dilbert “the cartoon hero of the workplace.”

Here are some of Dilbert’s “Rules for the Workplace,” Continue reading →

Greetings from Cross City, Florida

Norma Jean and I came up here Thursday to preach at the Spring Warrior Church in Perry, Florida.  This was the final night of their summer series.  I spoke on the topic “What Does the Bible Say About Heaven and Hell.  If you would like to hear, you can access it through their YouTube Channel.

We’re staying at the historic Putnam Lodge, built in 1927.  It has a unique ambiance and is nice change of pace from corporate hotels.  If you’re ever coming up US 19, I recommend it. Continue reading →

According to the calendar of unusual holidays, today is “Individual Rights Day,” celebrated every year on August 29th.

The “holiday” is said to be in honor of John Locke, the 17th century English physician and philosopher who wrote, “Anything that a man has as a matter of human rights or civil rights is to remain inviolably his.” Continue reading →

While I personally have political views and a party affiliation, I try to keep ThePreachersWord free from promoting partisan politics or politicians.

However, I read some good advice from the conservative columnist Cal Thomas, worthy of your consideration. I offer it with a few comments. Continue reading →

Greetings from Beverly Hills, Fl

Yesterday Norma Jean and I celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary.  It has been a great journey.  Literally!  She is my best friend, my lover, and my partner in ministry.  Together, we have worked full time for 9 different churches in 6 different states.  We’ve traveled together to all 50 states, as well 15 countries, and several U.S. and British territories.  Like all couples we’ve had our share of joys and sorrows, good times and tough times,  problems and challenges.  However, with faith in Jesus and commitment to each other, we’ve come a long way.  We’ve been blessed.  And we thank God. Continue reading →

As I sit in the early morning darkness drinking hot coffee and writing this post, I’m listening to the rumbling sounds of thunder.

I didn’t know rain was in the forecast today. But, yes, my iPhone says “thunderstorm.” “Lightening.” “Rain 100% chance.”

For a few minutes there’s stillness. Just the gentle patter of rain. Then suddenly there’s another resounding thunder roll, a flash of lightening, and an unsettling cracking sound. Continue reading →

Last night I was privileged to speak at the Charlestown Road church of Christ in New Albany, Indiana, in their Summer Series on the theme “Exalted.”

The lessons are based on the late Matt Bassford’s hymn “Exalted.” I was one of 9 speakers given a specific phrase of the song. You can hear the hymn and listen to the lessons on their web page. Continue reading →

Our writing and preaching theme this year is Fundamentals of faith. So, far we have explored 29 basics to living a life of faith.

Today, we begin a 7 lesson series based on 2 Peter 1:5-8, which Peter affirms that if we “add” these qualities to our faith and “abound” in them we “will never fall.” That’s an incredibly bold claim. So, they must be important basics to Christian living. Continue reading →

Well, we’re on the road again.

We’re leaving Welland, Ontario, this morning and heading to the Canadian capital, Ottawa.  Then it’s on to Quebec City.  Then to Montreal.

We will end the week at Kingston, Ontario, where I will be preaching next Sunday at the Limestone Church. Continue reading →

Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada

This is our final post from Welland on this trip.  Tomorrow I will be preaching at Wellandport. Then we leave Monday to be with the brethren in Kingston, Ontario, where I will be preaching at the Limestone church on August 11th.   However, we’re taking the week to get there by visiting Ottawa, Quebec City, and Montreal.  So, we’re looking forward to seeing a different area and culture in Canada. Continue reading →