In looking for some sermon illustrations the other day, I stumbled across this headline that captured my attention: Is it morally wrong to be “filthy rich”?
The article revealed a joint research study by the University of Southern California and the University of Massachusetts Amherst that examined how people across 20 countries judge excessive wealth.
The study exposed an interesting paradox. Continue reading
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I frequently use ChatGPT for research and creating graphics for ThePreachersWord, as well as for occasional PowerPoint presentations. However, I never thought about having a “relationship” with AI.
Apparently, for one man, Chris Smith, that’s not the case. Chris created a chatbot he named Sol, developed an emotional relationship with it, and even asked Sol to marry him. Continue reading
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Why?
Yesterday’s shocking assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk left pundits and reporters searching for answers. Many are asking, “Why?” Others wonder out loud, “What is wrong with our country?” “With our world?” “And with the political rancor that divides our country? Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
It’s good to be home. At least for a short time before we began Fall meetings and out-of-state preaching appointments.
Several have inquired about Norma Jean’s health. She is continuing to make progress since her surgery on June 9. At her last appointment, the surgeon said it really takes about 180 days for your body to return to “normal” after the type of surgery she had. Of course, with Parkinson’s, that’s only a guess and somewhat subjective. She had a good appointment with her neurologist the other day, with a slight tweak to her medications. We know the nature of PD, so we’re blessed to enjoy each day and the relative “good health” she has. Continue reading
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On this day, September 4, 1957, Ford Motor Company introduced its much-ballyhooed new model, the Edsel.
The Edsel was a pet project of Henry Ford II, the President and CEO of Ford, who named the model after his son, Edsel, who died in 1949 at the age of 49. Continue reading
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“The value of any experience depends upon the condition of the heart of those who participate,” observed Warren Wiersbe.
For example, suppose I have a meeting in the Dallas area where my friend Mark preaches. Soon after I arrive, he shares with great excitement that he has two tickets to a Texas Rangers game that evening. Continue reading
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“Unprecedented numbers of Americans are walking away from their jobs, rethinking their routines and breaking away from traditional expectations,” wrote author and researcher Bruce Feiler in “The New Rules of Success in a Post-Career World.”
Feiler crisscrossed the country examining Americans’ shifting attitudes toward work. He collected 400 real-life stories in all 50 states. His research included everyone from high-paying CEO’s, to school teachers, factory workers, and independent business owners. Continue reading
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Greetings from “The Nature Coast”
We’re sending this recap out a bit early because we’re taking off a few days to celebrate our 57th wedding anniversary.
As we have done each year at this time, we will also be taking a blogging break next week. There are, of course, over 4000 posts covering more than 180 categories that you can access for your edification and encouragement. Continue reading
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I don’t know Ian Simpkins. But recently stumbled across his post on facebook that speaks to influencing the world for Christ like Christians in the 1st century.
Consider Ian’s thoughts and our closing comments. Continue reading
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