July 16, 2022 · 5:16 am

Weekly Recap: July 10-15

Good morning from Port Colborne, Ontario

Norma Jean and I feel so blessed to be spending July in Canada.  It’s a pleasure reconnecting with the brethren here, sharing the Word each week, and of course, enjoying the cooler temperatures. It was 59 when I woke up yesterday with a high of 75.  Today may reach 80.  But we can handle that.

Tomorrow morning I am preaching for the church at Wellandport at their 11AM service.  And tomorrow night will be speaking to the Jordan congregation @ 5pm.  Jordan has a rich history dating back to the 1800s.  In fact, Alexander Campbell preached at Jordan in 1840. Continue reading →

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July 15, 2022 · 5:15 am

Friday’s List To Live By #93

Yesterday, I came across a list I’d saved since November 2013. I have no idea who the author is, but it fits the theme of our Friday column. It contains a bit of “life under the sun” wisdom, some spiritual advice, and a little humor. I think you will like it.

For the sake of your reading brevity, I’ve divided it into two columns. Part 1 today. And part 2 next week. Continue reading →

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July 14, 2022 · 6:09 am

Who’s Deceived? Who’s Tortured?

“We need to shut them down,” cried Senator Elizabeth Warren. “You should not be able to torture a pregnant person like that.”

What? Has the liberal Senator from Massachusetts changed from Pro-Choice to Pro-Life? Is she now against abortion? And ready to shut down abortion clinics? Continue reading →

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July 13, 2022 · 7:10 am

Psalm 20:7

According to a recent poll, 65% of Democrats distrust newspapers, and 80% distrust TV news.

Among Republicans, their trust level is even lower with only 5% saying they had “a great deal or quite a lot of confidence” in newspapers, and only 8% trusted the TV news.

Lack of confidence has fallen in the past 12-18 months according to Gallup polling in all our American institutions. Police. The medical community. Churches and organized religion. Congress. The Supreme Court. And the Presidency. Continue reading →

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July 12, 2022 · 7:38 am

What is Today to You?

The day after we arrived in Canada was their Canada Day celebration (July 1st) which is their version of our Independence Day on July 4th.

They celebrate the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867. Seeing all the flags and attending an event in Port Colborne, reminded me that Americans don’t hold exclusivity to patriotism. Canadians are very patriotic as well.

So I wondered if the US is the only country where people create weird and wacky holidays. So, I checked and according to one web source, Canadians also have their share of unusual holidays. Continue reading →

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July 11, 2022 · 6:40 am

Word of the Week: Spirituality

There’s a story of a young Buddhist monk who sat outside his temple two thousand years ago, with his hands clasped in prayer. He looked very pious and he chanted ‘Amita Buddha’ all day. Day after day he intoned these words, believing that he was acquiring grace.

One day the head priest of the temple sat next to him and began rubbing a piece of brick against a stone. Day after day he rubbed one against the other.

This went on week after week until the young monk could no longer contain his curiosity, and he finally blurted out, “Father, what are you doing?” Continue reading →

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July 10, 2022 · 5:10 am

The Joy of Fellowship

This month I am preaching every Sunday at the Wellandport Church in Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada. Additionally, I’m conducting a weekend meeting that concludes today. And teaching the adult class for their VBS later in July.

We’ve missed coming to Canada for the past two summers. We love the area. The cooler temperatures are a nice respite from the hot summers of Texas and Florida. But most of all we love the warm fellowship of these brethren. Continue reading →

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July 9, 2022 · 4:09 am

Weekly Recap: July 3-8

Good Morning from Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada

We’ve been here a week now and are lovin’ these early morning temperatures in the 60s and highs in the mid to upper 70s.  But most of all we’re lovin’ being with our Canadian friends and brethren. And sharing the Word in a weekend meeting at the Wellandport Church.

The Niagara region is a beautiful area.  If you ever come, cross the border and come to the Canadian side.  And schedule some time to worship with one of these fine churches.  You will be blessed. Continue reading →

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July 8, 2022 · 6:44 am

Friday’s List To Live By #92

“What can I do? is a question often asked by Christians who are not sure of their skills, abilities, or talents.

Today’s list suggests 9 things you can do, based on Galatians 6:1-10. You may not be able to do all 9 all the time, but you can probably do most of them.

9 Things You Can Do To Make A Difference Continue reading →

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July 7, 2022 · 7:32 am

Do You Belong to Yourself or Belong to God?

Forbes reports a new poll from the Monmouth University Polling Institute that ‘a stunning 88% of Americans now believe the U.S. is on the wrong track and just 10% believe it is on the right track.”

The issues concerning Americans are gas prices, the economy, bills, abortion, guns, and COVID-19, in that order.

Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute, said “most Americans are blaming Washington for their current pain.” Continue reading →

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