How do you show love in the home? A quick Google search reveals 806,000,000 answers to this question in just .77 seconds!
The answers include: “100 Ways You Can Love Your Husband.” “100 Ways You Can Love Your Wife.” If that sounds overwhelming, then there is “10 Ways To Show Your Spouse Love.” Or just “3 Ways To Show Your Love.” Of course, we don’t want to leave out the kids, so you can learn “7 Ways to Show Your Kids Love.” Continue reading
Did you hear about the two politicians, Don and Hillard, who were discussing religion? Don said, “I know a lot about religion…probably more than any other politician.”
Hillard smirked and challenged, “Don, I bet you can’t even repeat the Lord’s prayer.”
Bombastically, Don boasted, “I most certainly can. I’ll take that bet!” And so he began, “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep…..” Continue reading
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Is everyone going to heaven?
Apparently 64% of those self identified as evangelicals believe so. According to a recent online survey released by LifeWay and reported by the Christian Post they think “heaven is a place where all people will ultimately be reunited with their loved ones.” Continue reading
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A young Texas cowboy was riding his horse one day when he saw a hunched-over old farm hand on a mule. Deciding to have a little fun, the cocky cowboy drew his six-shooter and told the old man to get down off his mule.
He asked the old man “Have you ever danced? ” Then he began to empty his revolver at the old man’s feet, laughing hilariously at every shot.
The old man obviously unamused, but unfazed, slowly turned back to his mule, put his hand into his pack, drew a shotgun, aimed it at the young fellow whose revolver was empty and said, “Did you ever kiss a mule?” Continue reading
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I have done a lot of reading over the years from the famous author anonymous. I came across this list in my file on “life” some time ago. I’m sharing it with you because I liked it and I think you will too. And it’s Bible based.
1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully
2. Don’t believe all that you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
3. When you say “I Love you” mean it. Continue reading
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The question of Christ’s crucifixion has been debated by theologians, historians, and preachers throughout the ages. Some may think the question is irrelevant after 2000 years. “What difference does it make,” they opine.
The issue of Christ’s crucifixion, however, may have greater implications to us than we initially realized. Continue reading
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Tuesday we posted some thoughts about sharing. Sharing should be a part of the Christian experience. It’s fundamental to our way of life. It’s necessary for our spiritual growth. One area of sharing ought to involve our faith. But there is a right way and a wrong way.
I’m reminded of a “Peanuts” comic strip where Lucy tells her brother, Linus, that she has “converted” a school classmate to her way of thinking religiously. Linus is surprised, especially knowing how Lucy operates!
“How did you do it?” Linus asked. Continue reading
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H.A. Ironside, the Canadian born author and theologian, tells about working as a boy in the late 1800’s to help his widowed mother. For a while he worked for a Scottish shoemaker or”cobbler” named Dan Mackay.
Mackay was known for his faith in Christ and his willingness to openly share it with his friends, neighbors, and customers. Ironside said his shop had a pile of gospel tracts and his Bible was usually open on the counter. Continue reading
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This past week while in Florida we have enjoyed having both our grandsons, Roy and Miles, together. They are very cute together. Playing. Hugging. Laughing. Teaching each other new words. They really get along great.
But like all two-year-olds, they need to be reminded to share their toys, which they do pretty well. Kids can be taught to share. And most do a pretty good job. It’s adults that too often forget they ought to share with others. Continue reading
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Last Saturday Norma Jean and I attended a cross country meet in Gainesville, Florida, to see the Florida College team coached by our son, Kenny.
There were hundreds of runners participating in several different events. Boys and girls. Large universities and small colleges. And High School athletes. Continue reading
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