June 6, 2020 · 6:06 am

Weekly Recap: May 31-June 6

Hello from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Norma Jean and I are enjoying the week here as we journey toward Glacier National Park.  And then hopefully the Canadian border will open and we will be able to join our Northern brethren in fellowship and ministry.

The week has been difficult for so many Americans.  Of all races.  We’re experiencing so many emotions.  Empathy for the hurting.  Disgust at racial prejudice.  Abhorrence at the attitude and actions of law enforcement officer who is supposed to serve and protect. Horror at the looting and rioting.  Fear for our personal safety.  And concern for the direction and future of our country.  In the midst of a confusing and perplexing time, we have tried our best to shed light and not generate heat in respect to current events. Continue reading →

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June 5, 2020 · 4:04 am

Waving The Bible

President Trump has been criticized this week for his photo op when he walked from the White House to the historical St. John’s Church that had been set on fire by some protestors and was photographed waving a Bible.

There are conflicting news reports whether the President ordered peaceful protestors cleared from the area to walk to St John’s. Or if Attorney General William Barr had already ordered the protestors to be moved back a block for safety. Continue reading →

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June 4, 2020 · 4:45 am

Lord, Give Me Wisdom

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”

These familiar words, often seen on plaques, were written by the American theologian, Richard Niebuhr, and is commonly known as “The Serenity Prayer.” They speak to challenges we all face in life. But the ability to properly deal with our ever changing and often unexpected circumstances hinges on wisdom. Continue reading →

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June 3, 2020 · 4:44 am

A Passage To Ponder: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

This week Norma Jean and I are in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a lovely city in the Northwest part of the state known for its water sports on beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Sunday, we were blessed to worship with the Coeur d’Alene church. Due to “social distancing,” our interactions with the brethren were brief, but we felt welcomed and enjoyed our time of fellowship together.

Their preacher, Steven Findley, presented a fine lesson from Deuteronomy 6, one of my favorite texts. Continue reading →

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June 2, 2020 · 4:04 am

What Christians Can Do During Civil Unrest?

“Close call.” Posted my friend and former college classmate Nancy (Clendening) Reaves.

Saturday evening, Nancy and her husband, Brownie, a preaching colleague of mine, were driving through Atlanta. Suddenly, Nancy, recounted, “A young black man ran out onto Hwy 85 intending to harm whoever was in the next car. It. Was. Me. He threw a big rock at my car window. Brownie was driving. It hit the door rim and was two inches from hitting me.” Continue reading →

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June 1, 2020 · 4:44 am

Word of the Week: Justice

“No justice. No peace.” Protestors have cried across America’s major cities for the past week.

From New York City to Minneapolis to Los Angeles and in between, people have been demonstrating against police brutality in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man, at the hands of a white cop.

Pop star, Beyoncé, expressed the feelings of so many in a video posted Saturday: “We need justice for George Floyd. We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight. We’re broken and we’re disgusted. We cannot normalize this pain.” Continue reading →

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May 31, 2020 · 12:24 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: Who Loves You?

Dr. Karl Barth, the Swiss born theologian, has been called “one of the most brilliant and complex intellectuals of the 20th century.”

Barth was a prolific writer as he authored massive volumes on the meaning of life and faith. The story is told that he was once visiting America, speaking at a theological seminary. During a Q & A session one of the students asked Barth what he no doubt thought to be a very deep and probing question.

“Dr. Barth, what was the greatest thought that has ever crossed your mind? Continue reading →

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May 30, 2020 · 5:30 am

Weekly Recap: May 24-30

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.

If you’re receiving ThePreachersWord by email, you can forward this email to others who you think might enjoy and profit from our posts.  Facebook users or Twitter followers can share this one link and give your friends access to the links for all of our posts this week. Continue reading →

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May 29, 2020 · 9:17 am

When Good People Sin

in 1981, Harold Kushner, a prominent Jewish scholar, wrote “When Bad Things Happen to Good People.” It was a best seller, because we are both troubled and intrigued by that question.

Equally perplexing is “Why do good people sin?” Continue reading →

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May 28, 2020 · 9:26 am

Challenging Quotes From Teddy Roosevelt

In the past week Norma Jean and I have traveled from the Smoky Mountains to North Dakota. We’re on the way to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. And then to Glacier National Park. There we will wait to see if and when the US-Canadian border opens.

We spent last night in Medora, just outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park. And plan to tour it today. Continue reading →

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