“The value of any experience depends upon the condition of the heart of those who participate,” observed Warren Wiersbe.
For example, suppose I have a meeting in the Dallas area where my friend Mark preaches. Soon after I arrive, he shares with great excitement that he has two tickets to a Texas Rangers game that evening. Continue reading
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I have an extra day off this week,” Carl told his wife as he walked into the kitchen. I think I’ll use it to fix Donna’s bike and then take Larry on that museum trip he’s been talking about.”
“Fixing a bike and visiting a museum hardly sound like exciting ways to spend a day off,” his wife replied. Continue reading
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“Unprecedented numbers of Americans are walking away from their jobs, rethinking their routines and breaking away from traditional expectations,” wrote author and researcher Bruce Feiler in “The New Rules of Success in a Post-Career World.”
Feiler crisscrossed the country examining Americans’ shifting attitudes toward work. He collected 400 real-life stories in all 50 states. His research included everyone from high-paying CEO’s, to school teachers, factory workers, and independent business owners. Continue reading
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Greetings from “The Nature Coast”
We’re sending this recap out a bit early because we’re taking off a few days to celebrate our 57th wedding anniversary.
As we have done each year at this time, we will also be taking a blogging break next week. There are, of course, over 4000 posts covering more than 180 categories that you can access for your edification and encouragement. Continue reading
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I don’t know Ian Simpkins. But recently stumbled across his post on facebook that speaks to influencing the world for Christ like Christians in the 1st century.
Consider Ian’s thoughts and our closing comments. Continue reading
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Lauri Santos has been dubbed the “happiness professor.” She teaches a course at Yale on “The Science of Well Being,” which is one of the most popular courses on campus.
Over the years, Santos has been interviewed by The New York Times numerous times. In one recent interview, the reporter asked, “So what’s the answer? What’s the purpose of life?” Continue reading
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“Outside St. James Church in Shere, England, you will find a metal plaque marking the site of the cell of Christine Carpenter, Anchoress of Shere 1329,” according to a post in PreachingToday.com.
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Sunday, we were blessed to hear an excellent sermon by David Curry on “Loving One Another.” (Incidentally, it was great to see his 94-year-old father, Melvin, who was one of my Bible professors at Florida College.)
After explaining and illustrating the four Greek words for love and the basis for the command to “love one another.” David shared Jesus’ admonition from John 13:34-35. Continue reading
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“The human heart has so many crannies where vanity hides, so many holes where falsehood lurks,” once lamented John Calvin, “that it is difficult to be persuaded of the simple truth that nothing is more profitable than the wholehearted pursuit of God.”
To be zealous and ignite our spiritual passion, it must be rooted in pursuit of and in a relationship with God.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Yup. We’re home. It took us all week, but we’re back in Florida. Just in time for the heart of hurricane season!
During the week, we’ve stayed in three different Hilton properties. We’re thankful for early morning coffee, comfortable lobbies, and internet access that allows us to publish while we travel. These are conveniences that we often overlook. But they make a difference. And make life easier. Continue reading
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