April 9, 2025 · 6:24 am

Psalm 23 #12–The Father’s House

“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.”

Today is the final post in this series on Psalm 23.

We began with the jubilant pronouncement “The Lord is My Shepherd,” and now we close with a buoyant affirmation, “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

We have traversed the green pastures in the lowlands, to the refreshing still waters, through the dangerous mountain paths, to the plateau of the mountain top and now return to the home ranch to reside in the winter months. Continue reading →

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April 8, 2025 · 6:22 am

Spiritual Lessons From The Basketball Court

Last night the University of Florida Gators came from behind to beat the Houston Cougars, 65-63 and claim the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Trophy.

Watching sporting events often reminds me of the many similarities between the qualities necessary for athletic success that are essential for spiritual success. In fact, the apostle Paul often wrote about it using the imagery of the sports world Continue reading →

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April 7, 2025 · 7:05 am

Energy to Fuel Your Zeal

“Living with zeal is far more than a positive attitude,” wrote Phillip Shumake in his book Lifelong Zeal, “it’s an active part of your character that requires you to expend significant energy.”

Phillip then offers this thoughtful admonition. Continue reading →

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April 5, 2025 · 4:05 am

Weekly Recap: March 31-Apri 4

 

Greeting from Beverly Hills, FL

Thirteen years ago today, I published a post entitled Pass It On.  It was about encouragement.  It told a neat story from a Public Service Ad from The Foundation of Better Living that was playing on TV at the time. In the post I related that ThePreachersWord was only in its 96th day.  But I had received an incredible amount of support that encouraged me to keep it going.  I wonder if I would still be posting today without that outpouring of encouragement? Continue reading →

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April 4, 2025 · 4:04 am

WHAT IF?

Last month two of my friends and preaching colleagues, Mark Roberts and Wilson Adams posted “What If” thoughts.

As far as I know they were independent thoughts written by each one without any collaboration or retort to each other. Each shares a perspective that is worthy of our thought, meditation, and appropriate application. Continue reading →

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April 3, 2025 · 4:03 am

Don’t Twist The Scripture

Paula White is a self-proclaimed pastor, the television host of Paula Today, the president of Paula White Ministries and the National Faith Advisory Board, and the leader of the White House Faith Office.

In recent post online at Christianitytoday.com contributor Carmen Joy Imes writes that White “misappropriates God’s promises to ancient Israel in Exodus as a prosperity gospel for today.”

Apparently White released a video last week “encouraging Christians to celebrate Passover in order to unlock seven supernatural blessings.” Continue reading →

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April 2, 2025 · 4:02 am

Psalm 23 #11–The Good Shepherd

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life”

The theme and thesis of this entire Psalm has been devoted to the fact the shepherd is providing for the sheep. And it’s all summed up in today’s statement.

The sheep cared for by the good shepherd enjoy a special, privileged position. They are safe. Secure. And sheltered. They are protected from every predator, all harm, and even their own foolish missteps. They are calm, tranquil, and at peace in the flock. Continue reading →

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April 1, 2025 · 4:01 am

Don’t Be A Fool

Have you been pranked yet today? Or maybe you’re the one who’s doing the pranking?

Yep. Today is universally known as April Fool’s Day.

There are many theories on the origin of April Fool’s Day. But the most widely accepted, says ChatGPT, “is when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar as ordered by Pope Gregory XIII.” Continue reading →

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March 31, 2025 · 6:37 am

Fueling Your Zeal With Courage

The 18th century Prussian king Frederick the Great was widely known as an agnostic. By contrast, General Von Zealand, one of his most trusted officers, was a devout Believer in Christ.

The story’s told that during a festive gathering the king began making crude jokes about Christ until everyone was rocking with laughter–all but Von Zealand. Finally, he arose and addressed the king with this retort. Continue reading →

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March 29, 2025 · 5:22 am

Weekly Recap: March 24-28

Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

I must be showing my age, but I can’t stay up and watch the late NCAA ball games anymore.   Is it just me, or are they starting the games later every year?  Sure seems like it.  BTW, I think for the first time ever I have all of my “Elite Eight” pick still alive. Continue reading →

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