April 5, 2020 · 7:44 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: Social Distancing, Not Spiritual Distancing

By now we’ve all received the message loud and clear from our President, Vice-President as well as Dr. Fauci and Dr. Brix to practice “social distancing.” Stay home. And if you do go out for a walk, to the grocery, or to a carry out restaurant, stay 6 feet apart from others.

These mitigation efforts have forced almost all churches to temporarily suspend public assemblies. No Sunday morning or Wednesday Bible classes. No Sunday worship. No ladies classes. No gospel meetings. No potlucks. All of this social distancing can leave us feeling disconnected, detached and even disjointed spiritually. Continue reading →

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April 4, 2020 · 7:30 am

Weekly Recap: March 29-April 3

For those of you who may have missed one of our posts this past week, here are  the quick links to get you caught up.  Each of these posts will help you in navigating your feelings and fears during this current crisis.  Please feel free to share them on social media, email them or in some way share them with others.  Also is a special, free edition from Pressing On magazine compliments of Mark Roberts.

 

Sunday Seed Thoughts:  Today is a Special Day

 

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April 3, 2020 · 7:44 am

What Sinners Can Teach Saints

Today’s Bible reading contains a parable of Jesus that is puzzling, perplexing and paradoxical.

It’s a story that presents a cast of characters that were all rascals. Yet Jesus uses it to teach a lesson to the righteous.

Take a minute to read Luke 16:1-13. Continue reading →

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April 2, 2020 · 8:16 am

How To See Through The Darkness

Norma Jean and I are blessed to be “sheltering in place” in the Smoky Mountains. Since my April meetings have been postponed and my current preaching appointments cancelled we’re going to remain here for the month of April.

As I write in the early morning darkness I look out my balcony window and it’s pitch black. There’s a beautiful mountain view, but I can’t see it. Yesterday we awoke to rain. The clouds and fog covered the mountains, so we could hardly see. Continue reading →

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April 1, 2020 · 8:53 am

A Passage To Ponder: Joshua 1:6-9

What is success? How do you define it? What are the essentials of success? And how do you know when you’ve achieved success?

Google “success” and you will incredibly get 5,440,000,000 hits in .48 seconds. Go to Amazon and you find there are over 90,000 books written about success. All of these sources are filled with formulas, fundamentals and principles for achieving success in a given area of life. Continue reading →

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March 31, 2020 · 7:45 am

How Christians  Can Cope With Coronavirus Concerns

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, my friend and preaching colleague, Mark Roberts, who’s the editor of Pressing On, has dedicated the April issue to many of the concerns Christians have during this unprecedented time in our history.

Today’s blog post offers you a link to receive this issue free, compliments of Mark. In it you will find scriptural and timely articles that will help you navigate the maze of questions and challenges you may be dealing with Continue reading →

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March 30, 2020 · 9:13 am

Word of the Week: Calm

Yesterday in the Rose Garden, President Trump announced the government is extending the social distancing guidelines until April 30th. In essence the country continues to be closed.

The President’s health experts warned that no area of the country is going to be spared from the effects of COVID-19. If the predictions are accurate the outbreak of the virus and those dying as a result will not peak for another two weeks.

All of this raises questions in the minds of many Continue reading →

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March 29, 2020 · 7:23 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: Today is a Special Day

Today is Sunday.

If you’re home bound, and worship services at your local church have cancelled during the current crisis, the days can run together. It can seem just like a another day. And you can overlook how special today is.

Whatever your faith and conscience calls for you to do today, never forget the importance of this day. Continue reading →

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March 28, 2020 · 6:19 am

Weekly Recap: March 22-28

This week has been one of the busiest weeks in terms of visitors and hits in our 8+ year history.  Thank you for reading.  Signing up to follow.  And for so many who’ve offered comments, suggestions, observations and asked questions.  Thank you.  Hopefully, this little blog is serving even a greater purpose for so many who are “shut in” during these unusual and unprecedented times.

For those of you who may have missed one of our posts this past week, here are the quick links to get you caught up.

Sunday Seed Thoughts:  10 Suggestions for Home Bound Christians

 

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March 27, 2020 · 8:08 am

Is it Wrong to Observe the Lord’s Supper at Home?

Earlier this week, we asked the question, “Is it wrong for churches to cancel worship services?” I appreciate the many positive comments regarding the post.

However, as one of our readers responded, “This brings up another question. Is it scriptural to partake of the Lord’s Supper individually at home?”

Others have asked and commented on this issue as well. Here are a few thoughts for your serious and prayerful consideration. Continue reading →

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