February 10, 2025 · 7:40 am

Measuring Your Spiritual Zeal

I typed in google search “measure of our spiritual zeal. The AI overview offered this response.

“A person’s “spiritual zeal” can be measured by the level of passion, dedication, and active effort they demonstrate in their spiritual practice, often reflected through consistent acts of service, prayer, study, and a genuine desire to share their faith with others, essentially gauging how deeply committed they are to their spiritual life through their actions rather than just intentions.” Continue reading →

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February 8, 2025 · 4:08 am

Weekly Recap: February 3-7

Greetings from Temple Terrace, FL

Norma Jean and I have spent the week here attending the annual Florida College Lectures.  And what a wonderful week it has been. A week of inspiring singing.  Deep study.  Motivational thoughts. Renewed fellowship. And precious memories. Continue reading →

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February 7, 2025 · 4:07 am

God’s Justice and Mercy

Last night was the final night of the FC Lecture–”Come, Let Us Return To The Lord: The Preaching of the Minor Prophets for Today.”

Andy Diestelkamp closed it out speaking on “After the Judgment, There is Hope of Resurrection. Andy’s lesson focused on both the justice and mercy of the Lord, which he observed are “not incomparable opposites. Continue reading →

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February 6, 2025 · 4:06 am

Consider Your Ways

“The book of Haggai is of minor length but major importance,” observed David West in his lesson, “Putting God First” in yesterday’s Florida College Lecture program.

This lesson, as are all the lessons in this Lecture series, “Come, Let Us Return To The Lord,” from the preaching of the Minor Prophets are still relevant to our 21st century lifestyle and contain great applications. Continue reading →

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February 5, 2025 · 4:06 am

The Face of the Lord

The narrative of the prophet Jonah is one that is well known, frequently used as a great Bible class story for kids, and too often taken for granted by adults, observed Nathan Ward in his lesson yesterday morning at the Florida College Lectures.

Nathan dug deeper than most teachers usually do in sharing some interesting insights and challenging thoughts about Jonah and his encounter with “the great fish.” Continue reading →

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February 4, 2025 · 4:05 am

An Ancient Message For Today’s World

This week Norma Jean and I are attending the annual Florida College Lectures in Temple Terrace, Florida.

This year’s theme is “Come, Let Us Return to the Lord” and is subtitled, “The Preaching of the Minor Prophets for Today.” It promises to be a rich week filled with application from these Old Testament preachers. Continue reading →

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February 3, 2025 · 4:03 am

Lukewarmness–An Enemy of Zeal

“It is not scientific doubt, not atheism, not pantheism, not agnosticism that in our day and in this land is likely to quench the light of the gospel,” wrote Francis Chan in his book Crazy Love. “”It is a proud, sensuous, selfish, luxurious, church going, hollow-hearted prosperity.” Continue reading →

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February 1, 2025 · 4:00 am

Weekly Recap: January 27-31

 

Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

Finally.  We’ve returned to normal.  And Florida is Florida again.  79 degrees today.  With prospects of being in the low 80’s next week.  For those of you coming down for the Florida College Lectures we should have Chamber of Commerce weather for you. Continue reading →

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January 31, 2025 · 4:05 am

You Have Everything You Need

My facebook friend, preaching colleague, and fellow Rotarian, David West, posts a lot of interesting, funny, and sometimes serious quotes and memes on his facebook page.

Recently, he posted a short piece that spoke to me, and I’m sure it will to you as well. If you need a little nudge today to get going and do what you know you ought to do, this admonition may be just what you need. Continue reading →

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January 30, 2025 · 6:08 am

How To Be Used By God

Last night our Bible class studied the inspiring story of Gideon recorded in Judges 6-7.

Gideon was a farmer who enjoyed farming. He had no political ambitions. No leadership aspirations. No dreams of greatness. He was not from a high social class. He was the youngest of his family. And just trying to make a living. Continue reading →

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