Jonathan Banning and Dan Lankford are posting every Friday on facebook some short pieces they’re calling “Faith-Building Fridays.” Subtitled “50 Reasons to Believe.”
Jonathan wrote they’ve designed this project with the hope to “convict, confirm, and establish your faith.”
Their goal is three fold: To build faith in God’s existence, in the inspiration of the Scriptures, and in the identity of Jesus Christ.” Continue reading
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Not long ago my Canadian facebook friend, Rob DE Man, posted a quote from the renowned physicist, David Berlinski. It’s from his book “The Devil’s Delusion: Atheism and Its Scientific Pretensions.”
Berlinski, who appeared in Ben Stein’s 2008 documentary, Expelled, which exposed the silencing of educators who questioned the theory of macro evolution, has long been a fierce opponent of the Darwinian theory. Continue reading
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“If you were to die today, what one thing (or a few things) would you be most disappointed that you weren’t able to complete?”
This question was posted by my facebook friend and preaching colleague, Warren Berkley, who publishes a blog aptly named Berksblog. Continue reading
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The Heartland facebook page “is dedicated to providing daily positive, inspirational, motivational , kindness stories.”
Recently I came across this story about “a father {who} used to say to his children when they were young: “When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you the secret of life.”
The secret of life? That caught my attention. I hope it will you too. Here’s the secret of life. Continue reading
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I came across this piece on a church facebook page a few weeks ago. I had to chuckle because it’s a version of an old article seen in church bulletins years ago.
In fact, it’s so old that I doubt any of our younger readers have ever seen it. And for that matter, maybe even most of our older readers.
It’s supposedly a letter to the preacher from an anonymous member. Continue reading
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Not everything on social media is bad. On Friday’s we publish something we’ve found good, informative, thought provoking or challenging on facebook.
Today’s Facebook Friday is a post I found on Daily Bible Notes by Andy Sochor from Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Andy’s article on the topic of conscience spurred a few thoughts of our own. Continue reading
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The WFLA facebook page promotes today as their 15th annual Kindness Day as supported by channel 8 in the Tampa Bay area.
They encourage donating the following for these 5 charities during the holiday season. Continue reading
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“Ordinary matters” wrote author Max Lucado in a post on his facebook page several months ago.
When I hear the word “ordinary” I think of that which is common, typical, normal and natural. I think of life events that are routine and maybe even humdrum. Continue reading
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Jim Rohn is an American author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. His simple, down to earth, even folksy method of communication has inspired audiences for decades.
While Rohn’s writings and speech focus on self improvement, leadership, communication and goal setting, there’s definitely a spiritual basis and application in much of his material.
On his facebook page, Jim Rohn Daily Motivation, he offers this insightful thought. Continue reading
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“You can be a good Christian and not go to church,” is a sentiment I’ve heard expressed by many people through the years.
My good friend, preaching colleague, and owner of Spiritbuilding Publishers, Matt Allen, recently posted on facebook a clear and concise rebuttal to that notion. Continue reading
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