March 27, 2017 · 5:09 am

Word of the Week: Endeavor

“I believe that endeavor is one of the most beautiful words in the English language,” wrote Gary Henry in his Daybook Series, More Enthusiastic Ideas.

Gary further opined, “Living in a world that, despite its goodness, is tragically broken and where many of our desires and goals seem frustratingly out of reach, the fact that we continue to endeavor speaks volumes about the nobility of the human spirit. In the face of such discouragement, lesser creatures would give up. But we do not. We persevere. We stay the course. We endeavor.” Continue reading →

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March 26, 2017 · 4:59 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: Worshiping in Branson

Today Norma Jean and I are worshiping in Branson at the Eagle Rock Church. We’ve visited before. But it’s my first opportunity to preach here.

While I don’t know these brethren, except for their preacher Philip North, looking at their website tells me that we will feel right at home Continue reading →

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March 24, 2017 · 6:15 am

Changing Times. Shifting Values.

 
Several years ago Newsweek magazine had two words sprawled across the cover that asked, WHOSE VALUES? That’s a good question for any generation.

One young lady, Shelia, who was interviewed for Dr. Robert Bellah’s book, Habits of the Heart, said, “I believe in God. I just can’t remember the last time I went to church. But my faith has carried me a long way. It’s ‘sheilaism. ’ Just my own little voice.’” Continue reading →

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March 23, 2017 · 5:09 am

The Cost of Being a Christian

 

“Americans Will Now Lose Social Capital If They Hang Around Evangelicals”

The above was a recent headline from TheChristianPost.com. It was based on interviews with various Reformed theologians including R.C. Sproul, John MacArthur, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President, Al Mohler.

They were asked how they believed mainstream American culture was compelling the “mushy middle” of out the church. Continue reading →

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March 22, 2017 · 6:13 am

Great Verses of the Bible: 2Timothy 2:15

A Spokane man, John Underhill, was painting the home of an 89 year-old woman when he noticed a large family Bible prominently displayed on the coffee table. She proudly pointed out that it was 116 years old and a priceless heirloom.

John commented on how remarkable that was, then added, “It doesn’t matter how old the Bible might be, what’s on the inside is what matters.” Continue reading →

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March 21, 2017 · 6:56 am

Three Words That Save Lives

I recently came across a post by Bryan Hodge describing the work of a young Hungarian-born physician, Ignaz Semmelweis.

The 19th century doctor was working in Vienna, Austria, in 1847 and implemented an unpopular policy that proved to save many lives. Three years later Semmelweis, an obstetrician, stepped up to the podium of the Vienna Society’s Lecture Hall where some of the greatest discoveries in medicine were announced.

That evening, May 15, 1850, would be no different. What had Semmelweis discovered that would surprisingly go unheeded for several more decades? His life saving advice to this august company of Physicians was summed up in three words. Continue reading →

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March 20, 2017 · 5:51 am

Word of the Week: Responsibility

A man accused of petty theft, went before the Judge and was asked, “How do you plead?”

“Not guilty,” replied the thief.

“On what grounds?” asked the Judge

“Well, your honor, my arm reached through an open window and took a few trifling things. My arm isn’t really who I am. Surely you are not going to punish me for an offense committed by a single limb?” Continue reading →

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March 19, 2017 · 6:31 am

Sunday Seed Thoughts: Are Your Eyes On Jesus?

A man was on trial for murder. There was strong circumstantial evidence indicating his guilt, but there was no corpse. So in his closing statement the defense attorney resorted to a trick.

“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you,” the lawyer said as he looked at his watch. “Within one minute the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom.” Continue reading →

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March 17, 2017 · 5:32 am

IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! Where The Way of the Cross Leads

Here’s a post from the past for all of our new readers. And I hope our long time readers profit from reading it again. Have a great day!

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The  geographical  heart of 19th century London  was Charing Cross.  Locals just referred to it as “the Cross.”  There is a great story that circulated among evangelical preachers of that time about “the Cross.”

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March 16, 2017 · 6:49 am

The Need To Be Reminded

Our Wednesday night the adult class where I preach at West Main is studying Peter’s epistles and is being taught very ably by one of our young men, Zach Kelsey.

Last night we were covering the text in 2 Peter 1:12-15 where Peter said that it was important to remind his readers of the Truth, although they knew it and were established in it. After discussing why that is necessary, Zach asked, “What are some ways in which we can be reminded of the Truth?’ Continue reading →

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