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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Matt Bassford recently passed away at the young age of 45 after battling the terrible disease of ALS.
Matt was a gospel preacher, an excellent writer, and an accomplished hymnist. Among them was “Exalted” a hymn often sung by our brethren. Matt touched our hearts with his posts regarding suffering, facing death, and his hope of heaven founded in his deep faith. Continue reading
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My facebook friend and preaching colleague, Edwin Crozier, has apparently been reading a book by Dallas Willard this week entitled, “Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ,”
Edwin has posted several quotes from Willard to challenge our thinking about our Christian discipleship, the condition of our heart and our motives. I found them thought provoking. I hope you will too. Continue reading
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While social media in general and facebook in particular contain much that is negative and discouraging, some posts, however, are positive and encouraging.
Today’s facebook Friday offers some news and views recently posted concerning the latest woke craze regarding transgenderism. We begin with a positive story from a Vermont School. Continue reading
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My facebook friend from Bowling Green, Kentucky, Louis Cook, shared this piece and thought provoking question, “How much of your heart belongs to God?
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart!” (Ps. 119:12) Continue reading
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