Today’s Facebook Friday posted by author Vadim Kurkin offers a simple story with a profound lesson. It’s about marriage, love, and personal responsibility. It’s worth reading all the way to the end. Continue reading
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Are We Secularizing Our Children?
With the recent passing of 96-year-old Sewell Hall, a well-known preacher among our brethren, much has been posted on social media regarding his life, ministry, and influence. I came across this article on Facebook by Sewell, with a probing and penetrating question: “Are We Secularizing Our Children?”
No date is given. But I suspect it was written many years ago. Some may find it outdated and old-fashioned. You may not 100% agree with every application. But the question it raises, the concern it shares, and the principle it states are more relevant than ever.
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When Grace Meets Our Failures
Recently, while scrolling through Facebook and reading reports, articles, and good news from fellow Christians, I came across this thoughtful poem by my friend and preaching colleague, Doy Moyer.
Simply titled “Thoughts at 4:30 AM,” it captures a struggle every Christian knows—the battle with sin, the comfort of God’s grace, and the hope we have in Christ. Continue reading
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Growing Older
As we hear of the passing of friends, acquaintances, and even people younger than we are, it’s impossible for Norma and me not to realize how richly God has blessed us at ages 78 and 79.
While we have our share of aches, pains, and the inevitable limitations that come with age, we are deeply grateful. Many faithful people were never granted the privilege of living long, fruitful lives.
So when I read this reflection from Daily Devotion, it resonated with me. I hope it encourages you as well—whether you’re young, middle-aged, or enjoying your later years. Continue reading
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The Arrogant “We”
Pride is one of those sins that are especially deceptive because they often hide behind virtue. Usually, the proud person is frequently the last one to recognize it.
My preaching colleague, Gardner Hall, posted a short but powerful piece a few weeks ago that speaks to this universal challenge; he entitled it The Arrogant “We.”
What is the arrogant “we”? Continue reading
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What Did the Thief on the Cross Know?
“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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The Forgotten People God Never Forgets
“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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Growing Older With Grace
Growing older is something we all want to do, but something many people fear.
Some time ago, TIME magazine published an article titled, “Why Americans Are Uniquely Afraid to Grow Old.” The article contained statistics, research, and insights from psychology about aging. But the bottom line was this: The fear of aging is one of our greatest fears, especially among the generation known as Baby Boomers. Continue reading
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7 Questions That Reveal Your Heart
My friend, fellow Hoosier, and preaching colleague, Steve Wolfgang, recently posted 7 Rules for Self-Discovery by A. W. Tozer that caught my eye.
Tozer originally published these in an essay entitled The Root of the Righteous, which later became the title of a book.
Tozer understood something that Scripture repeatedly teaches: character is revealed not merely by what we profess, but by what we desire, pursue, enjoy, and value. His seven rules provide a helpful mirror for the soul. Continue reading
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Peace With God and the Hope of Glory
“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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