There’s an old story about a well-known, international preacher who was visiting some residents in a local nursing home in a city where he was conducting an evangelistic meeting.
As we went around greeting each one, they were all glad to meet him, expressing both surprise and appreciation for taking his time to visit them. At one point, he spoke to a lady, who didn’t seem to know who he was.
“Do you know who I am?” the preacher asked. Continue reading
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“Are you stumbling toward an uncertain future,” asks author John Mason in his little book Conquering An Enemy Called Average. Mason then offers this challenge.
“First, concentrate on finding your purpose, then concentrate on fulfilling it. Having a powerful why will provide you with the necessary how.”
American author Robert Byrne was right when he wrote, “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” However, too often the problem is that most people begin at the wrong place–ourselves. Our goals. Our dreams. Our success. Continue reading
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“I have no peace. All life is at the end of the tether,“ wrote the English writer and philosopher, H.G. Wells at age 61.
The poet Lord Byron admitted, “My days are in yellow leaf, the flowers and fruits of life are gone, the worm and the canker, and the grief are mine alone.”
The literary genius Thoreau opined “Most men live lives of quiet desperation.” Continue reading
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An anonymous author tells the story about a father who told his children when they were young that he would tell them the secret of life when they reached 12 years old.
“Dad, what’s the secret of life?” anxiously asked the oldest on the day he turned 12.
The father made the boy promise not to tell his brother and proceeded to reveal the secret. Continue reading
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It’s been a real pleasure to spend some time here again this winter and reconnect with our good friends Steve & Theresa McAllister as well as the Northside Church and preach there both Sundays. Of course, the sunshine and 70+ degrees are not bad either.
Today’s post is a recap of the past week’s post, with its quick links, giving our readers an opportunity to catch up on any posts you have missed.
Also, today is the 49th anniversary of Roe v Wade and we’ve included a bonus post written 9 years that you will want to read. 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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“The two most popular podcasts in the United States right now are not about sports, news, or even pop culture. They’re about the Bible,” according to an article by Christian Headlines contributor Michael Foust.
Foust reports that “The Bible in a Year,” hosted by Mike Schmitz is No. 1 in the U.S. on Apple’s podcast charts. And No. 2 is “The Bible Recap” by Tara-Leigh Cobble.
“The podcasts rank higher than podcasts by The New York Times, NBC, Joe Rogan, and NPR,” writes Foust. Continue reading
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In the comic strip BC, the caveman is having a crisis of faith. He cries out, “God, just show me YOU exist, and I’ll believe.”
Suddenly there’s an earthquake. A volcano erupts. Lightning strikes. Finally, a rainbow appears.
In the last frame the caveman is still pleading, “Please, God, just show me a sign!” Continue reading
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In the 1990s there was a popular TV show Seinfeld, which is still in reruns today. The self-proclaimed show about “nothing,” often revealed some life lessons in a rather humorous and sometimes silly fashion.
One of the characters, George Constanza, consistently encountered problems. Many were self-imposed issues in the area of commitment. Especially in his relationships.
In one episode, George fell in love with a woman in prison. This was perfect because she was the ultimate unavailable partner. The relationship was limited. The demands on George were few. And his commitment was almost non-existent. However, as soon as she was released from prison the relationship fell apart. Continue reading
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The Scottish minister, David Livingstone was one of the most popular national heroes of 19th century Britain. He was known as an explorer. Scientific investigator. Anti-slavery crusader. And Protestant missionary martyr.
The story is told that Livingstone once received a letter from the London Missionary Society inquiring about his work in Africa. They asked the explorer, “Have you found a good road to where you are? If so, we want to know how to send other men to join you? Continue reading
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