My friend and preaching colleague, Warren Berkley, has a blog called Berksblog. Recently, he posted a quote on his Facebook page by J. C. Ryle, a 19th-century British preacher and writer.
Ryle’s words speak to a pressing need that is real and relevant for our 21st-century culture as well. Read it slowly, thoughtfully, and personally, then consider a few observations. Continue reading
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Some of the stories we read on Facebook, although heartwarming and touching, are probably fictional.
However, this story, shared by my Facebook friend and preaching colleague, Tommy Peeler, really happened. When he posted it, he said the person who shared it with him didn’t want her identity revealed.
So, in Tommy’s words, here’s what happened. Continue reading
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Many of our readers know one of my favorite writers is the prolific author anonymous. So, imagine my excitement when I stumbled across this facebook page “Deep Minds Anonymous.”
A link click, however, revealed the source was Madiha Batool who authored a book “Deep Minds Anonymous,” a collection of her poetry, thoughts, and feelings focused on empowering women. Continue reading
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Pressing On is an e-magazine edited by my friend and preaching colleague, Mark Roberts. It’s a bargain at just $10 a year.
Browsing the PO facebook page I found this article by one of the regular staff writers, Dene Ward, an author of Bible class literature, speaker at women’s events, and a devotional blogger. You can find her posts at flightpaths.org
Dene offers an excellent exhortation regarding an issue that has become all too prevalent, especially on social media. Continue reading
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Steve Rudd is a friend of mine and preaching colleague in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Steve’s a unique fellow with a variety of skills and interests including his work in archaeology which takes him on annual excavation trips to Israel. Just prior to leaving for a 6 week “dig,” Steve received a call from his 92-year-old Mom, which Steve said left him at a “lost for words,” which is unusual for him.
Here’s Steve’s post of what happened. Continue reading
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Two weeks ago the religious world and even the secular world in general was focused on and talking about the crucifixion of Christ on “Good Friday” and His resurrection on “Easter Sunday”.
This world has moved on to other issues and stories. Christians have not. Jesus’ vicarious death, burial, and resurrection is a weekly remembrance and celebration. Continue reading
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Mark Nichols Posey is a pastor and preacher who serves the Lord’s church in Northwest Alabama. He has a facebook page called Pulpit Previews where he posts ideas for “Sermon Starters” with either a few single words, or sentences for preachers to develop into their own lessons.
Recently Mark posted four sentences from the chorus of the song “Because He Lives,” written by Bill and Gloria Gaither, with a one sentence explanation. Mark’s thoughts triggered these observations for today’s facebook Friday. Continue reading
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My preaching colleague and fellow Hoosier, Lee Wildman, recently shared a post on facebook he entitled “Midweek Exhortation.”
It’s a rendering from Acts 18:5 that captured my attention and subsequent reflection. Continue reading
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On the facebook page Church of Christ Bulletins and Articles I came across a post by Ronny Milliner who shared an interesting piece of history, posed an intriguing question, and offered a thoughtful challenge.
It’s one of our shorter facebook Friday posts. I hope you find it as fascinating as I did. Continue reading
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Those who are regular readers of ThePreachersWord know that I love quotes from various authors that speak truth in a concise, unique, or profound way.
Through the years I have filed them topically from books, newspapers, bulletins, or about any other source. The internet and social media, however, have made such quotes more readily accessable.
Today’s post is a composite of thoughts from a facebook page Mindful Christianity that posts quotes and memes from a variety of sources. Hope you find something in today’s post that will encourage, inspire, or challenge you. Continue reading
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