“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
Category Archives: facebook friday
Running On Empty?
$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
Filed under facebook friday
Matters of the Heart
“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
Filed under Discipleship, facebook friday
Every Kingdom Falls—Except One
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
Filed under facebook friday
Head Full, Heart Hollow
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
Filed under facebook friday
Taking It Seriously
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
Filed under facebook friday
Parents: Stop Letting Culture Disciple Your Kids
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
Filed under facebook friday
New Mercies for a New Morning
“From sunrise to sundown, yesterday was not a particularly great day for many reasons,” posted my Facebook friend and Norma Jean’s second cousin, April Aiken. “If it could go wrong or be disastrous, it certainly did and was, and I was in no mood to socialize or smile.” Continue reading
Filed under facebook friday
Competing for Gold in the “Uphill”
“Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people” (Prov. 14:34).
These words from the wise man came to my mind as I read this fine piece from the pen of F. LaGard Smith. Thanks to my good friend Ralph Walker for calling it to my attention.
You may enjoy other posts by LaGard from his facebook page. Continue reading
Filed under Discipleship, facebook friday
Kingdom Leaders Are Known For Their Generosity
My friend, preaching colleague, and fellow Hoosier, Max Dawson, writes a wonderful column every week about Kingdom Leaders.
You can find other columns like this one from August of 2025 on his facebook page. Continue reading
Filed under facebook friday
ThePreachersWord 