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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A few weeks ago my facebook friend and preaching colleague, Doy Moyer, posted a wonderful piece about grace.
His article was based on God’s response to Paul “my grace is sufficient for you.” This was His answer to Paul’s sincere plea for the removal of his “thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor. 12:7-10).
Doy observed that God’s grace would provide Paul what he needed to accomplish His will. Indeed, as Doy points out, “The sufficiency of the Lord’s grace is difficult to grasp, yet it is a concept that the child of God must accept.” Continue reading
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My friend, fellow Hoosier and preaching colleague, Steve Wolfgang often offers some thought provoking posts from various scholars and church historians on his facebook page.
Some time ago, however, he shared a lighter piece by an unknown author that contains a bit of humor, but also may spark some serious reflection about our priorities, commitment and involvement in spiritual matters. Continue reading
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My friend and preaching colleague, Kent Heaton, publishes a blog, Minute Moments.
He recently posted these Bible riddles, questions and quips on facebook, entitled “The Lighter Side.” With so much negativity, problems, and pressures in our world today, maybe a bit of humor on this Friday would serve us well.
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My facebook friend and preaching colleague, Benjamin Lee is also a blogger. His “I Can Do” blog features posts that are positive, proactive, and produce results when applied.
Recently, Ben has posted some material regarding worry. And this week shared some ideas on his facebook page about how to overcome and conquer worry. Continue reading
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Student Athlete Advancement (SSA) is an organization that provides guidance to High School student athletes who are being recruited to colleges and universities.
I like the quote on their web page: “”WINNING isn’t everything. But WANTING TO WIN is.” That puts sports in its proper perspective, but elevates an attitude that is necessary to be successful in life. Continue reading
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Jeff Carr is a facebook friend and preaches for the Southwest Church of Christ in Lakeland, Florida.
In a recent facebook post, he referred to a sermon preached in their summer series by Don Truex based on Ephesians 4:20. “But that is not the way you learned Christ” Continue reading
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