The other day Norma Jean and I were eating in Cracker Barrel and I saw a plaque as we were leaving with “Rules For Marriage.”
I said, “That would make a good Friday’s list.” However, it would be even better to actually live by these “rules” in my marriage. And your marriage.
With only a slight modification, plus the addition of Bible verses for each one, here they are.
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John Rampton was once recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as being one of the top marketers in the world.
I recently came across one of his posts entitled, “8 Mental Hacks to Regain Your Motivation and Passion.” While his points are aimed at life in general and to the business world specifically, they apply almost 100% to reviving your spiritual passion.
Slightly modified for ThePreachersWord, see how many of these will work for you to renew your passion and increase your spiritual motivation. Continue reading
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Our word this week was “purpose,” which we introduced on Monday. On Tuesday, we asked, “Are You Finding and Fulfilling God’s Purpose For Your Life?”
We close the week with Friday’s list offering 7 benefits and blessings of embracing God’s purpose for your life. Continue reading
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Are you looking for your purpose in life? How God can use you? Work you can do? A place for you in His Kingdom? How to get involved in ministry?
Today’s list offers ten suggestions based on God’s call of Gideon found in Judges 6-8. Continue reading
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In his little book, Winners and Losers, the late syndicated columnist, Sydney J. Harris succinctly offers insights on success and failure with wit and wisdom.
In the language of the sports world, Harris shares 5 scoreboards for success. They speak to issues of attitude, personal responsibility, and relationships.
Several weeks ago, we shared some of his observations from scoreboard #1. Here are 7 more thoughts from scoreboard #2. Continue reading
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“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day,” opined speaker and author Jim Rohn. The same is true for spiritual renewal.
By now, our readers know that our preaching and writing theme this year is “Let’s Renew in ‘22.” This week we’ve introduced, defined, and explained the concept of renewal.
Today, on Friday’s List, we offer some suggestions for renewal that are simple and succinct, yet powerful.
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Stop telling outlandish tales.
Stop turning minnows into whales.
This advice to children by none other than Dr. Seuss is just one of 36 Seuss-isms found in his book. “A Guide to Life for Those Just Starting Out…and for Those Already on Their Way.”
Today’s list condenses a dozen of these Seuss-isms without having to traverse the verse. To read his rhyme, we don’t have time….Oh just buy his book, if you wanna look. Continue reading
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Today is the 13th annual “Kindness Day” sponsored by WFLA News Channel 8 in Tampa.
Along with generous community and corporate partners, Kindness Day supports five Tampa Bay area charities.
However, regardless of where you live, in the spirit of Galatians 6:10, you can make today “Kindness Day” in your own special way.
Here are 21 ideas. Continue reading
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Today’s list is adapted from author and professor Loren Fisher. It focuses on the characteristics, qualities and attributes of God.
It’s a succinct list to help us better know who God is, how He blesses us, and why we ought to serve and praise Him.
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Today’s list is authored by my preaching colleague and fellow Hoosier, Max Dawson.
In his weekly email, Max’s Monday Musings, my brother offered some help with our Christmas shopping list this year with ten gifts everyone can give.
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