This is the 6th in a series of 13 Lists to Live By. If you’ve missed any of the first 5, click here to access them.
We’ve heard from several readers who would like to see this as a regular feature. If you have an opinion, we’d love to hear from you.
Today’s list, How To Love Your Wife, is adapted from Stuart Scott’s book “The Exemplary Husband.” Continue reading
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In The Secrets Men Keep, Ken Druck and James Simmons reveal six major secrets men have.
Topping the list is that “men secretly yearn for their father’s love and approval.” Whether consciously or subconsciously this desire is a driving force behind many men trying to prove themselves. The authors offer this observation. Continue reading
Jesus said, “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them” (Matt. 18:20).
When reading this passage, one of my Bible professors at Florida College, E. V. Srygley, quipped, “Where two or three are gathered together, you’re going to have a problem.”
Jesus, no doubt knowing this, provides for us a method for dealing with a personal offense and an unrepentant, sinning brother. Continue reading
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Chris Kelly tells a story about an American Indian who left the reservation to visit downtown New York. Walking down a busy street with his friend, he suddenly stopped and said, “I hear a cricket”.
His friend said, “You’re crazy! There’s no way you could hear a cricket in all this noise!”
The native American persisted, “No! I hear a cricket… I’m sure of it!” Continue reading
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I recently read about a woman in a diet club who was lamenting that she had gained weight.
She reported that she’d made her family’s favorite cake during the weekend and half of it was eaten at dinner.
The next day, she said, she kept staring at the other half until finally, she cut a thin slice for herself. One slice led to another, and soon the whole cake was gone. The woman went on to tell us how upset she was with her lack of willpower and how she knew her husband would be disappointed.
Everyone commiserated until someone asked what her husband said when he found out. Continue reading
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As we prepare to go to church services this morning, the admonition of the late Bill Fiest from a 1996 Florida College Lecture, is worth our serious reflection and thoughtful consideration. Continue reading
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Good morning from Homosassa, Florida.
We’re spending 5 weeks here to be close to our son Kenny and his family. Also, we’re a short drive up to Temple Terrace where our daughter and family live.
Tomorrow, I’m preaching for the West Citrus Church in Crystal River, as well as August 30th. Continue reading
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This is the 5th in a 13 week series of short, succinct lists. If you like it, let me know and we may make it a regular Friday feature.
If you missed any of the first 4, click here to catch up.
Today’s list about prayer was written by one of my favorite and prolific authors, anonymous. Continue reading
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Remember the old Southwest Airlines commercials featuring someone caught in an awkward moment or making an embarrassing social blunder that ended with the slogan, “Wanna Get away?”
The Psalmist didn’t have SWA, but during difficult times he wanted to get away and opined in Psalm 55:6 “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.
Have you ever felt that way? Continue reading
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A Texas preacher, David Dykes, claims this is a true story, with the names changed to protect the innocent.
Little Tommy attended first grade Sunday School faithfully. He loved his teacher, Mrs. Smith. She told great Bible stories and would always end the story by saying, “And, boys and girls, the MORAL of the story is …” Little Tommy enjoyed learning about the morals of each Bible story. Continue reading
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