My Facebook friend and preaching colleague, Warren Berkley, publishes a blog called Berksblog where he frequently shares short, thought-provoking quotes from various authors.
Recently, he posted this striking quote from Jennie Allen’s book Get Out of Your Head Continue reading
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Dene Ward is a blogger, Bible class teacher, writer of devotional books, and speaker at Women’s retreats and lectureships.
She lives in Lake Butler, Florida, with her husband, Keith
Dene’s blog, Flight Paths, is one of my wife’s favorites. Well, next to ThePreachersWord, I think.
Today’s Facebook Friday is from her Facebook page. You can learn more about Dene and access her unique blog posts, featuring stories about life and applying spiritual principles, by going directly to her page. Continue reading
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“Not everyone who speaks the gospel stands in a pulpit,” posted my friend and preaching colleague Wilson Adams.
Wilson was specifically referring to his son, Dale, who recently retired after 20 years as a Law Enforcement officer. Continue reading
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$75.43 was the cost of filling up my car last Sunday compared to $41.96 just six weeks ago for the same amount of fuel,” posted my friend and preaching colleague James McClenny on his Facebook page.
James insisted it wasn’t political. But it illustrated a powerful spiritual reality.
James opined, “that to get from point A to point B and back, my car must be filled with fuel. So, as much as I may dislike the cost, I have to pay it in order to fill up my car or just sit at my house going nowhere and doing nothing.”
He then offered this comparison. Continue reading
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“Our hearts matter.”
This simple statement from my friend and preaching colleague, Leland Ping, who preaches in Murfreesboro, TN, often posts short, thought-provoking pieces on his Facebook page.
Take a minute to read and reflect on his thoughts Continue reading
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With the war in the Middle East, dubbed Epic Fury, its attack on Iran, rising gas prices at home, and conflicts around the globe, it’s easy to become anxious and overly focused on the here and now—on our nation and the kingdoms of this world.
About a month ago, my Facebook friend and preaching colleague, Doy Moyer, shared the following thoughts that offer a much-needed Scriptural perspective: Continue reading
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On the Facebook page from Quiet Fire Devotionals, written by Herbert E. Berkley, is this challenge post.
I don’t know Berkeley, but I know that Head Full, Heart Hollow will touch a spiritual nerve if you will seriously consider its message and reflect on its personal application to your life. Continue reading
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Plain Talk, edited by the late Robert F. Turner, was one of my favorite papers “back in the day.” For years, I filed and saved every issue.
Not long ago, I discovered a link on Facebook that lets me access every past issue.
Those of my generation, especially preachers, will enjoy the “trip down memory lane” of reading and learning from brother Turner again. Continue reading
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While your kids are scrolling, someone is discipling them. The question every Christian parent must answer is this: Will it be you—or the culture?
Dr. Brad Harrub addresses this issue on his facebook page. His advice to parents is practical, pointed, and scripturally sound. Continue reading
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