Category Archives: Word of the Week

November 7, 2016 · 5:23 am

Word of the Week: Election

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Tomorrow in the United States is election day. Our nation selects a new President. The polls have been all over the map. Some favor Clinton. Others favor Trump. Some say the race is too close to call.  And still others are predicting a landslide victory for Clinton. Or Trump.  Depending on who you listen to.

In so many obvious ways this election has been unusual and unprecedented. Because of their drastically differing views, background and temperament, some have opined that this election is one of the most important in our history

While much has been discussed and written about the candidates and the importance of our vote tomorrow, much of it in vitriolic language, ThePreachersWord believes a few rational, balanced, Biblical thoughts are in order. Here’s my view. Continue reading →

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October 31, 2016 · 5:29 am

Word of the Week: Walk

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A mother asked her 5-year-old son, Jason, what he studied in Bible class that day.

“ A man named Enoch,” replied Jason.

“What did you learn about Enoch?” His mom asked.

“He walked with God,” Jason answered. Then he added, “And the teacher said he didn’t ever die.”

“What do you think that means?” his mother probed. Continue reading →

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October 17, 2016 · 5:55 am

Word of the Week: Stand

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Rebecca Livermore from San Angelo, Texas, relates a humorous story about her preacher, who obviously looked for interesting ways to both gain attention and make a point.

One morning during the adult Bible class, the preacher picked up the lectern and walked back and forth with it. Back and forth. Back and forth. Without saying a word he continued to walk back and forth, as the class sat silently staring at him.

Finally someone asked, “What are you doing?” Continue reading →

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October 3, 2016 · 6:33 am

Word of the Week: Provoke

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A young Texas cowboy was riding his horse one day when he saw a hunched-over old farm hand on a mule. Deciding to have a little fun, the cocky cowboy drew his six-shooter and told the old man to get down off his mule.

He asked the old man “Have you ever danced? ” Then he began to empty his revolver at the old man’s feet, laughing hilariously at every shot.

The old man obviously unamused, but unfazed, slowly turned back to his mule, put his hand into his pack, drew a shotgun,  aimed it at the young fellow whose revolver was empty and said, “Did you ever kiss a mule?” Continue reading →

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September 26, 2016 · 4:49 am

Word of the Week: Pursue

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Last Saturday Norma Jean and I attended a cross country meet in Gainesville, Florida, to see the Florida College team coached by our son, Kenny.

There were hundreds of runners participating in several different events. Boys and girls. Large universities and small colleges. And High School athletes. Continue reading →

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September 19, 2016 · 5:07 am

Word of the Week: Think

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Ralph Waldo Emerson, the 19th century essayist, poet and philospher, wrote a great deal about the importance of thinking for one’s self. He once lamented that “the problem with men today is that they don’t think.”

The inventor,Thomas Edison, echoed this sentiment when he opined, “Five percent of the people think; ten percent of the people think they think; and the other eighty-five percent would rather die than think.” Continue reading →

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September 12, 2016 · 7:34 am

Word of the Week: Rejoice

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David Roper tells a story about a 92-year-old Christian woman who was legally blind. In spite of her limitation, she was always neatly dressed, with her hair carefully brushed and her makeup tastefully applied. Each morning she would meet the new day with eagerness.

After her husband of 70 years died, it became necessary for her to go to a nursing home where she could receive proper care. On the day of the move, a helpful neighbor drove her there and guided her into the lobby. Her room wasn’t ready, so she waited patiently in the lobby for several hours. Continue reading →

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September 5, 2016 · 5:24 am

Word of the Week: Work

WorkScott Adams is a cartoonist and creator of the Dilbert comic strip.  Dilbert, the title character, is an engineer and known for his satirical office humor.  The San Francisco Examiner dubbed Dilbert “the cartoon hero of the workplace.”

Here are some of Dilbert’s “Rules for the Workplace,”  Continue reading →

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August 29, 2016 · 8:30 am

Word of the Week: Creator

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Good morning!

Norma Jean and I have returned from an amazing trip to Alaska. It’s been on our “bucket list” for a long time. And now it is a dream realized.

It was not only enjoyable, relaxing and breathtaking, but faith strengthening as well. Soon into the trip I knew my next word of the week for this blog was going to be “Creator.” Continue reading →

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August 22, 2016 · 5:11 am

Word of the Week: Holy

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“Seeking holiness rather than happiness is a hard thing to do in the culture in which we live,” wrote John Maxwell, “because so much is geared to happiness—whatever makes you feel good.  In a secular society, happiness is the aim of life.  In a spiritual society, holiness is the thing that we strive for….Happiness is really found in holiness.  But if we try to bypass holiness in our search for happiness, we’ll miss it altogether.  Happiness is a by-product of holiness; it’s a benefit of living a pure life, rightly related to God, self and others.” Continue reading →

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