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“Where did September go?” Norma Jean exclaimed to me the other day. Did anyone else say or think that? It certainly seems that time moves quickly as we get older. It reminds me of a thought-provoking quote by an anonymous author, “The older you get, the faster time passes in your mind, so use your time according to what is most important.” Continue reading
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Jim Rohn is an American author, motivator, speaker, and entrepreneur. Some time ago, he posted on his facebook page “The 6 Essential Traits of Good Character.”
Although Rohn writes to an audience of business and professional leaders, his observations have a Biblical basis and find their application for preachers, pastors, and Christian business leaders. In fact, for all disciples of Christ. Continue reading
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In Oprah Winfrey’s lifetime achievement award acceptance speech at the 2018 Golden Globes, she said, “What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.”
“Your truth.”
“Those two words are so entrenched in our lexicon today that we hardly recognize them for the incoherent nightmare that they are,” wrote Brett McCracken in The Wisdom Pyramid. Continue reading
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In the December 2, 2024, issue of Christianity Today, Caresse Spencer shares how she destroyed her faith in pursuit of her “best life” during the pandemic.
With her life falling apart and her faith crumbling, Careese said she typed a two-word expletive, cursing God, and resigned from Christianity. Continue reading
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In his book Not Too Old, David Faust recounts the story of the writer George Plimpton, renowned for his writing about sports.
By the time he died in 2003, at age 76, Plimpton had experienced “an amazing variety of adventures.”
He boxed against Sugar Ray Robinson and Archie Moore, who gave him a bloody nose. He trained with the Detroit Lions’ football team, played golf with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and pitched less than one inning in an exhibition baseball game. Continue reading
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Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl championships, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of trial for him.
Coach Landry sent in every play. He told Roger when to pass, when to run, and only in emergency situations could he change the play (and he had better be right!). Even though Roger considered Coach Landry to have a “genius mind” when it came to football strategy, pride told him that he should be able to run his own team. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Welcome to our new readers from China.
Over the past 13 years, ThePreachersWord has been read by people in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. But there have been very few hits from China. However, over the past month, we’ve seen a significant increase, going from just a handful of hits to thousands. I’m not sure of the reason or the source, but thank you to whoever is sharing our little blog with the people of China. We welcome our Chinese readers and invite you to submit your questions or comments. Continue reading
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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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