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Post-Election Reflections

 

Are you glad the election is over—and with it, the barrage of TV ads filled with charges, countercharges, and ugly accusations?

And isn’t it wonderful to get a break from emails and text messages about the candidates who will save America? Continue reading →

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Three Commands For Every Kind of Day

“A faithful Christian does not have to enjoy everything that happens in life, but can find a reason to rejoice, pray, and give thanks in every circumstance,” posted Mark Posey on the Facebook page Pulpit Preview.

Today’s blog post is based on a chart he posted, which he suggested preachers use as a good Thanksgiving sermon. Continue reading →

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Maybe We Should Start Evangelizing the Unconverted In Our Own Churches

Today’s facebook Friday from the page of Brad Harrub,  needs to be read slowly, thoughtfully, prayerfully, and with personal application,
Read it in view of 2 Corinthians 13:5,–“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.” Continue reading →

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You’re Not Good Enough

Last week my friend and preaching colleague, Wilson Adams, shared a Facebook post that no doubt resonates with many people—including many Christians.

Consider Wilson’s words in light of Scripture and a few pertinent observations.

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Examine Yourself

 

My Facebook friend and sister in Christ, Jackie Owens Bennett, recently shared a short post prompting some food for thought for today’s Facebook Friday.

Here’s the post, followed by some appropriate Bible passages and a few comments. Continue reading →

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More Than Consent

Today’s Facebook Friday draws on a serious post from my friend and preaching colleague, Mark McCrary.

Mark’s observations concern the sexual assault allegations at Cornell University currently in the news. I will spare you the disturbing details, but this link provides background.

Whether you’re familiar with the case or not, his admonitions deserve our attention. Continue reading →

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A Bible Lesson On Leadership From A Non-Believer

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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The Power of a Godly Example

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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The Goddess He Asked God For

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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