My friend, preaching colleague, and fellow Hoosier, Max Dawson, writes a wonderful weekly column about Kingdom Leaders. Recently, he posted a lesson we can learn from a man outside the Kingdom. It’s a powerful example of how to deal with conflict, be a voice of reason, and pursue peace.
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On the Facebook page Mindful Christianity, there is a graphic of a man holding an umbrella for a woman walking in the rain, with this caption:
The world is changed less
by what we argue—and
more by the kindness
we quietly live. Continue reading
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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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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?”
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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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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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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 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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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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