Melody Hammer Biddle shared this story on Edwin Crozier’s facebook page credited to Mark Twain.
I’ve never heard this story before, but apparently it has been repeated in multiple books.
A man died and met Saint Peter at the gates of heaven. Knowing that Peter was very wise, he asked a question that he had wondered about his whole life. Continue reading
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“I believe it is unbiblical to elevate entertainment over preaching and to put public relations ahead of worship in our church services,” wrote John MacArthur in his book “Ashamed of the Gospel” and subtitled “When the Church Becomes Like the World.”
MacArthur’s book was orbitally published in 1993 and has been updated twice. He further warns against fleshly enticements, secular methods, and watering down the gospel to draw crowds. Current trends show little change as churches head farther in that direction. Continue reading
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Today’s facebook Friday comes from a facebook post a few months ago from Plain Talk, a paper edited by the late Robert F. Turner.
Known for his concise, yet profound writing, brother Turner influenced so many of us as young preachers who received Plain Talk during its 20 years of publication,. His well written articles challenged our thinking as they edified, enlightened and encouraged us. And gave us much food for thought.
This piece from July 1969, is still very applicable today. Continue reading
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“I wish I was a better Christian,” is a refrain I’ve often heard from fellow Christians.”
Sometimes, it goes like this. “I want to be a better Christian.”
Yet, the wishes and wants don’t always translate into action and change. Continue reading
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Success in any life endeavor is almost always equated with talent.
This is often true in the sports world. However, the team with the most talent doesn’t always win. In sales and marketing, less talented individuals often out perform their more talented counterparts. Some times the person with the highest IQ underperforms and others with less innate natural ability excel in their educational and academic pursuits.
Why?
I think my facebook friend and sister in Christ, Debbie Sullins Billingsley, offered the answer in a recent post. Continue reading
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Who are my brothers and sisters in Christ?
Do they have to meet in a special building designed for religious purposes? Do they need to have a sign with “a name” designating who they are? Must they be listed in a directory? Have a tax-exempt status? And be connected organically to other groups like themselves? Continue reading
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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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