“How many times have we heard people talk about the power of prayer? That is a mistake. Prayer has absolutely no power.”
These are not the words of an atheist, infidel, or unbeliever, but of a gospel preacher, Edwin Crozier. But before you dismiss this as ridiculous and quit reading, hear Edwin’s explanation. Continue reading
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A husband and wife were on the way home from worship one Sunday morning. As they rode along, the wife asked her husband, “Did you see that woman in the front row showing off her Liz Claiborne suit?”
“No, I didn’t,” her husband replied.
“Well, did you see that man on our left–the one wearing that gaudy sport jacket that clashed with his slacks?”
“No.” Continue reading
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Good morning from Temple Terrace, Florida.
We’re continuing to enjoy our time here in a very familiar place to us. It’s great seeing old friends and enjoying time with our grandchildren. Although after two very long days, including helping Roy with his online school, we’re reminded why God gave children to young people.
Tomorrow we’re looking forward to worshiping with and preaching for the brethren at the West Citrus Church in Crystal River, where Kenny and his family attend. Then on Monday, I’m speaking at my alma mater, Florida College, at their chapel devotional. Continue reading
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Today’s list is adapted from “God Is In The Small Stuff” by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz
It speaks to the purpose, power, and potential of encouragement.
To access past Friday’s lists, click here. Continue reading
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In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring Friday, January 22nd, as “National Sanctity of Human Life Day.”
This celebration of life coincides with the anniversary of Roe v Wade, the Supreme Court’s 1973 landmark decision that allows a pregnant woman to abort her unborn child. Since then over 61 million unborn lives have been snuffed out, according to the American Life League.
“Every human life is a gift to the world,” the President wrote. “Whether born or unborn, young or old, healthy or sick, every person is made in the holy image of God.” Continue reading
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At noon today Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will take the oath of office as President of the United States. As a leader of the free world, our President is often called the most powerful person in the world.
People are impressed by power. Military might. Political position. Economic Status. Physical strength. All are symbols of power.
Leaders lust for power. In fact, some people so are obsessed with power they will do anything to get it, everything to hold on to it, and are in denial when they are unable to exercise it. Continue reading
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“Politics have caused a vast divide in our country. Some Christians want to think that a president being elected by a suspicious or even illegal method means they need not recognize or honor him,” wrote Illinois gospel preacher David Diestelkamp in an article entitled #NotMyCaesar.
“Some conclude,” David continued, “that a president who is immoral, accepts the killing of babies (abortion), or condones the sexually deviant, is not ‘their president.’ And some are judging the validity of a presidency based on their perspective on law, rights, taxes, foreign policy, or free trade.” Continue reading
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In his book “Forward,” David Jeremiah tells a neat story about an Alabama woman, Mary Anderson.
In 1902 Mary was visiting New York City during a winter snowstorm. While riding a streetcar she noticed the driver had a problem with visibility because of the sleet and snow. He either had to stop and wipe the snow off the window or keep it open. Continue reading
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You may have seen this sign upon entering a church building that was popular for many years.
Enter to Worship. Leave to Serve.
Today, as we assemble in our respective places of worship there will be an emphasis on scriptural worship “in spirit and in truth” (Jn 4:23-24). The songs we sing, the prayers we offer, the scriptures we read, the sermons we hear and the communion in which we engage will all be based on “The Faith” (Eph. 4:4).
But what about when we leave the church building? Continue reading
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Good morning from Temple Terrace, Florida,
We’re here for the month of January. Enjoying time with our daughter and our grandkids. Seeing old friends. And looking forward to speaking in chapel at my Alma Mater, Florida College on January 25th.
This week’s recap features two posts that speak to the civil unrest we’ve experienced and the Christian’s response and attitude toward it. Also, there’s a post from 2016 that is relevant to the divided state of our country.
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