The 1950’s movie, Quo Vadis, was set in 1st century Rome describing the time when Christianity was spreading across the Empire and Nero was persecuting Christians.
Actress Deborah Kerr played the female lead as a committed Christian. Finally, because of her faith, she was fed to the lions. Later a reporter asked Kerr, “Weren’t you afraid when you knew that you were going to be thrown to the lions?” Continue reading
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Donald S. Whitney in his book, “Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life,” wrote: “Discipline without direction is drudgery.”
Then he gives an example of Kevin, a six-year-old boy whose parents enrolled him in music lessons. His friends are outside playing ball, having a good time. For Kevin the lessons are drudgery.
Suppose an angel appears and transports Kevin to Carnegie Hall where a guitar virtuoso is giving a concert. Kevin is amazed at how the musician plays with such skill. Kevin is excited and enthralled by the concert Continue reading
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I just caught a brief glimpse of the message that came across my iPhone yesterday afternoon and thought I’d misread it: “Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash.”
Soon I realized it was true. The 41-year-old retired N.B.A. superstar of the Los Angels Lakers had died in a tragic accident. Compounding the tragedy, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, along with 7 other people also perished in the crash. Continue reading
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In case you missed any posts from ThePreachersWord from the past week, here is a brief summary and the quick links to get you caught up.
This post on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day featured several quotes regarding character from the slain civil rights leader
Our theme this year is 20/20 Vision. This post points out how Biblical vision connects with our hope. And features 5 ways Hope’s vision helps the Christian in his daily walk.
A Passage To Ponder: Mark 13:32-37
This text relates Jesus warning to “watch.” How? Why? And when?
Some Good Advice From The Chief Justice
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, issues some counsel to the participants during the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump that ought to serve is a Biblial warning to each of us.
Bearing the Cross. Leaving a Legacy.
What legacy are you leaving to your children? Grandchildren? Friends and family? “The great use of life,” wrote William James, “is to spend it for something that will outlast it.”
Bonus post
This week was the anniversary of Roe v Wade. It was observed Friday with the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. with President Trump speaking–the first time a sitting President has attended the March. Here’s a past post written on the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade you might find helpful and insightful in standing against the terrible slaughter of innocent children.
Have a great day. And a wonderful weekend.
–Ken Weliever, The Preacherman
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Paul J. Meyer, in his book “Unlocking Your Legacy,” tells about the time in 1969 his mother was found after having fallen in her home. She died a few days later in the hospital.
Meyer writes, “In the apron she was wearing the day she fell, I found a note that read: ’S.S. HOPE: 7 miles, 7 cents.’”
“I cried uncontrollably, realizing that she had raised seven cents after walking seven miles for S.S. HOPE, a hospital ship that provided medical care to people in developing nations. Those seven miles might have even been what killed her.” Continue reading
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In the wee hours of Wednesday morning as the Senate Impeachment trial of President Trump was concluding its first day, news media outlets reported a “contentious exchange on the Senate floor.”
CNN called it an “extraordinary moment” and “acrimonious” when the “advocates for both sides” failed “to maintain decorum during a highly partisan affair.”
At this point Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts, who’s presiding, stepped in to offer this reproof Continue reading
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There’s an old fable that tells about three apprentice devils who were sent to earth by Satan to finish their apprenticeship. The Devil asked them about their plans to tempt people and lead them astray.
The first demon said, “I will tell them there is no God.”
Satan said, “That will not delude many, for they know there’s a God.” Continue reading
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Investor and philanthropist Eugene Lang, who died in 2017 at the age of 98 gave away $150 million and assisted 16,000 students to attend college over the course of his lifetime.
Once Lang was speaking to a class of 59 sixth graders in East Harlem. He wanted to inspire these predominantly black and Puerto Rican kids to get a good education. But the children seem disconnected and disinterested Continue reading
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Today is a national holiday in the United States honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Although King was born on January 15, we celebrate his legacy on the third Monday in January.
While M. L. King is known for his tireless work in the area of civil rights, the peaceful marches, and his fiery speeches, perhaps he’s best known for his great “I Have a Dream” speech delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in August of 1963. In that 17 minute speech, Dr. King challenged us with these words Continue reading
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In case you missed any posts from ThePreachersWord from the past week, here is a brief summary and the quick links to get you caught up.
Sunday Seed Thoughts: What is Faith?
A few thoughts based on Hebrews 11:1. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Word of the Week: Absolutes
Joe Heschmeyer says the “no absolute” assertion is self-refuting, Why? How? And on what basis?
The Vision of Faith.
This post shares 5 ways that faith’s vision will help you in your Christian walk..
A Passage To Ponder: Psalm 107
Psalm 107, repeatedly reminds us not to forget God. Five times he urges, “give thanks unto the Lord. Four times he uses this same phrase: “Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!” (vs. 8, 15, 21, 31)
Help My Unbelief
The theologian Paul Tillich opined, “Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is one element of faith.” Can that really be so? This post based on Mark 9 explains this paradox.
What Comes Between You and God?
“Money often comes between men and God,” wrote A. W. Tozer. But that’s not all. This post challenges us to consider anything that may hinder our relationship with the Lord.
Also, here’s an earlier post from January 6th explaining our theme for the year
2020 Vision: Restoring our Focus
Have a great day. And a wonderful weekend.
–Ken Weliever, The Preacherman
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