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No Pets Allowed

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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Never Too Old

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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5 Unique Characteristics of Christ’s Crucifixion

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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Because He Lives

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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Occupied With The Word

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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Riding With The President-Elect

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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Quotes To Live By

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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Warning: Contents May Cause Happiness

My friend, preaching colleague, and fellow Hoosier, Max Dawson, is a self proclaimed “car guy” and often uses car stories to illustrate moral and spiritual truth.

A few months ago Max posted this piece about happiness on his blog “Pontiacs, Points, and Proverbs.”

We offer it without comment.

Enjoy. Continue reading

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Do Better

Life Coach Dominique Brits posted a story on her facebook page that captured my attention.

I’m not sure if Dominique is the author of the story, or even if it’s a true story. Regardless, it makes a powerful point.

Please read this and decide how you can apply to your life Continue reading

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Never Speak Evil

“Never speak evil,” wrote Florida College professor Doy Moyer in a January facebook post.

While we have touched on this topic in previous posts, it appears that the reminder and exhortation is continually needed. Consider carefully Doy’s warning and the subsequent comments. Continue reading

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