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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 →

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 →

“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 →

“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 →

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 →

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 →

Lauri Santos has been dubbed the “happiness professor.” She teaches a course at Yale on “The Science of Well Being,” which is one of the most popular courses on campus.

Over the years, Santos has been interviewed by The New York Times numerous times. In one recent interview, the reporter asked, “So what’s the answer? What’s the purpose of life?” Continue reading →

Sunday, we were blessed to hear an excellent sermon by David Curry on “Loving One Another.” (Incidentally, it was great to see his 94-year-old father, Melvin, who was one of my Bible professors at Florida College.)

After explaining and illustrating the four Greek words for love and the basis for the command to “love one another.” David shared Jesus’ admonition from John 13:34-35. Continue reading →