“What about the thief on the cross?”
It is a question I have heard throughout my preaching life. It is usually raised by someone arguing that baptism is not necessary for salvation. The reasoning is simple: the thief was never baptized, yet Jesus saved him; therefore, baptism cannot be essential. Continue reading
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“Do you know the story of Nymphas?”
When my Facebook friend and former Florida College classmate, Debbie Van Hendrix, asked that question recently, I had to admit something: I didn’t remember.
I couldn’t recall who Nymphas was, what she did, or even where in the Bible this person was mentioned. Continue reading
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“The first eleven verses of Romans 5 may well be the most powerful words that have ever been penned by mankind,” posted by peaching colleague and Facebook friend Russ Bowman.
Every day, Russ has been posting some short thoughts he titles “From my Daily Bible Writing, for you to chew on.”
The other day, Russ posted this introspective and personally reflective thought that I’m chewing on. So, I’m sharing this, trusting that our readers will profit from pondering on these thoughts as well. Continue reading
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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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