April 26, 2021 · 7:31 am

Word of the Week: #Accountability

Last week about 30 minutes before the verdict was announced in the trial of Derek Chauvin the former Minneapolis police officer, who was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, another tragic event occurred in Columbus, Ohio.

Police responded to a frantic 911 call that a female was trying to stab them. When officer Nicholas Reardon arrived he found a 16-year old girl, Ma’Khia Bryant, wielding a knife, missing at an attempt to stab one girl, then turning to stab another girl pinned against a car. Continue reading →

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April 25, 2021 · 4:25 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: Open Eyes

Open my eyes, that I may see
glimpses of truth thou hast for me;
place in my hand the wonderful key
that shall unclasp and set me free.

The words of this hymn, written by Midwesterner, Clara H. Scott, have been sung by Christians for over 125 years.

Each stanza speaks to an increasing awareness and receptivity to God’s Word. Open eyes. Open ears. Open mouth. Open heart. Continue reading →

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April 24, 2021 · 6:53 am

Weekly Recap: April 18-23

Good Morning!

Well, we’re on the road again.

We’re on the way to the Smoky Mountains for a week of R & R.  Plus it’s a wonderful opportunity to see the Williamsons, Witheringtons, and all our friends at Cosby, where I will be preaching tomorrow.

If you’re visiting the Smokies, come and see us.  Bible Study is @ 10:00 AM. Worship @ 11:00 AM. The building is located at 4894 Hooper Highway, Cosby, Tennessee, 37722 Continue reading →

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April 23, 2021 · 4:23 am

Friday’s List To Live By #36

Yesterday’s post, Six Powerful Words, got me thinking about six-word quotes that could inspire, encourage, and motivate.

Six words that you could share with others to make a difference in their lives. Six words to offer someone who’s discouraged. Afraid. Confused. Doubting. Hoping. And wondering if it will work.

Six words to encourage. Praise. Commend. Advise. Remind.

Six words you can live by. Continue reading →

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April 22, 2021 · 4:57 am

Six Powerful Words

Admittedly, there’s a lot of junk on facebook. I understand why some people shun social media. There are words posted that hurt. Divide. Embarrass. Anger. And offend.

But then I see a post like this, from my friend in real life, and fellow worker in the Kingdom, Wilson Adams. Words that make facebook worth it. And it’s too good not to share. Continue reading →

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April 21, 2021 · 7:54 am

A Passage To Ponder: 1Samuel 2:12-17

In recent days and weeks, two well-known religious leaders have been in the news. But for all the wrong reasons.

It has been learned since his death in May 2020, that Ravi Zacharias, described as one of “the Evangelical world’s most respected apologists,” was a sexual predator. A detailed story by David French in “The Dispatch” describes the shocking account of how this founder of an international ministry “leveraged his reputation” to seduce women all over the world. Multiple sources confirm the sordid double life Zacharias was leading. Continue reading →

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April 20, 2021 · 7:28 am

Choose Faith Over Fretfulness

I woke up this morning somewhat disquieted in spirit. I’m not sure why.

From about 3 a.m. until after 4:00 a.m., I laid in bed with my mind racing from one thought to another. I didn’t feel like getting up. But I didn’t feel like laying there awake.

I wish I had already written my post for today, but I had procrastinated. Again. What to write? Continue reading →

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April 19, 2021 · 6:48 am

Word of the Week: Converted

Following my freshman year at Florida College, I worked a summer job in a factory in Indianapolis at Bryant Heating and Cooling.

I worked on a conversion assembly line. These large air conditioning units would be rolled into my station. I would remove a side panel. Insert a heating coil. Connect the red and green wires to the corresponding color. Then replace the panel.

Without saying a word, or preaching a sermon, in just a few minutes I had converted an air conditioner! Continue reading →

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April 18, 2021 · 4:18 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: Sunday Christians

“The Lord’s Day crowd does not delight me; it depresses me.” once lamented the late Vance Havner, a 20th-century American preacher.

Havner explained, “Because it indicates a Sunday morning Christianity that is the greatest hindrance to real revival. It pays God a tribute of one hour at church then says, “Goodbye God, I’ll see you next Sunday,’” Continue reading →

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April 17, 2021 · 3:07 am

Weekly Recap: April 11-16

Good morning from Beverly Hills, Florida

Now that we’ve settled into a home again in central Florida, I’ve been asked about our future travel and preaching plans.

When we are here, I’ve been preaching for the West Citrus Church in Crystal River and teaching a Sunday morning Bible class.  However, we have several preaching appointments and meetings on our schedule for 2021.  If, and that’s a BIG IF, the US-Canadian border opens, we’d like to go back to Canada this summer.  But currently, that’s not looking very promising. Continue reading →

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