I saw a quip the other day on facebook that offered this insight: “With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone”.
So, true.
A few weeks ago, someone posted this on their facebook page from an unknown source. It began with someone asking a friend who was past 70 and heading toward 80 years old what sort of changes he was experiencing in his life. This was his response. Continue reading
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Today is September 25, 2025, and we’re still here. So, are you. As well as our readers around the world.
So, why is this so remarkable? Because the “rapture” was predicted to occur either September 23 or 24. Continue reading
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“My husband, Charlie. He wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life,” shared Charlie’s widow, Erika, in an emotional memorial service on Sunday for the slain political activist.
Erika quoted Jesus’ statement about those who were crucifying Him in Luke 23:34. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Continue reading
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One Sunday, a preacher took two jars to the pulpit and set them on a table. They looked identical. “These jars,” he told the congregation, “came from the same factory. They were made of the same materials, and they hold the same amount of liquid. But they are different.” Continue reading
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In an article in the New York Times, Robert D. McFadden writes about “Charles Feeney, Who Made a Fortune and Then Gave It Away,” and died at age 92.
Feeney was raised by working-class parents who struggled during the Depression to pay a $32 monthly mortgage. Continue reading
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Greetings from Jacksonville, FL
This week, Norma Jean and I have been the guests of the Cypress Grove Church, where I’m holding a meeting.
Russ Roberts preaches for this wonderful group of Christians. His ministry has been greatly enhanced by the loving involvement of his wife, Liz, the daughter of the late Ed Harrell. The church has about 50 members, with many young couples and around 20 children. So, the atmosphere is lively, enthusiastic, and welcoming. We’ve been warmly received this week and encouraged by their reception of the lessons. If you’re ever in this area, we recommend you pay them a visit. Continue reading
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My friend and preaching colleague, Warren Berkley, has a blog called Berksblog. Recently, he posted a quote on his Facebook page by J. C. Ryle, a 19th-century British preacher and writer.
Ryle’s words speak to a pressing need that is real and relevant for our 21st-century culture as well. Read it slowly, thoughtfully, and personally, then consider a few observations. Continue reading
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In looking for some sermon illustrations the other day, I stumbled across this headline that captured my attention: Is it morally wrong to be “filthy rich”?
The article revealed a joint research study by the University of Southern California and the University of Massachusetts Amherst that examined how people across 20 countries judge excessive wealth.
The study exposed an interesting paradox. Continue reading
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Imagine a man commuting to work on the train every morning.
He sits in the same seat, often surrounded by the same group of people. He never preaches a sermon or hands out Bible tracts, but over time, his fellow passengers notice something about him. He’s patient when the train is delayed, kind to the conductor, and quick to give up his seat to someone who needs it. Continue reading
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I frequently use ChatGPT for research and creating graphics for ThePreachersWord, as well as for occasional PowerPoint presentations. However, I never thought about having a “relationship” with AI.
Apparently, for one man, Chris Smith, that’s not the case. Chris created a chatbot he named Sol, developed an emotional relationship with it, and even asked Sol to marry him. Continue reading
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