Growing up in the 1950’s and 1960’s, I recall a song written by Phil Spector and recorded by The Teddy Bears. It begins this way: Continue reading
Weekly Recap: January 18-23
Greetings from Pompano Beach, FL
We are back at the Northside church in Pompano Beach for a weekend meeting. We’re been here many times in the past, but it’s always a pleasure to return and fellowship with these fine brethren. They may be small in number, but they are strong in spirit. Continue reading
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Women Who Glory in their Shame
“I was 29, I was living in Seattle, I was in graduate school, I was dating someone… It was never a question. I got pregnant, and I was like, ‘Well, alright, I guess I’m having an abortion,’” relates Amelia Bonow in a matter-of-fact fashion.
Today marks the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and abortion activists are working harder than ever to push back against the pro-life movement and to make abortion seem like a simple, normal, rational decision that any woman would make. Continue reading
Preparation: The Key to Success
A friend of mine from Florida, Pat Weinmann, posted the above photo on my Facebook page. The image, which highlights the unseen work behind visible success, has been shared more than 34,000 times and liked by over 9,000 people. It clearly resonated with many viewers. Continue reading
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Great Verses of the Bible: Proverbs 3:5-6
There’s an old Woody Allen movie called Love and Death, set in 18th-century Russia, starring Allen (Boris) and Diane Keaton (Sonja). It’s a comedy about a neurotic soldier and his distant cousin who formulate a plot to assassinate Napoleon.
In one scene, Boris walks past Sonja’s room. He hears voices and stops to inquire. Continue reading
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Message of Character
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
Few quotations in American history are as widely recognized as these words from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered more than half a century ago on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
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Word of the Week: Confidence
I recently watched a video on Time.com about a Canadian pilot, Raphael Langumier, who took his four-year-old daughter on her first aerobatic plane ride and filmed her reaction.
As the plane looped and rolled, little Léa burst into laughter—pure delight written across her face. When the ride ended, she eagerly told her father to do it again. And again.
That kind of fearless joy reminded me of a story I heard several years ago—one where trust was not expressed in laughter, but in calm confidence. Continue reading
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Jesus Centered Worship
In John’s Revelation, Jesus stands at the center of worship in the great throne scene of chapter 5. Angels, living creatures, and elders—numbering ten thousand times ten thousand—cry out with a loud voice:
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor, and glory and blessing!” Continue reading
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Weekly Recap: January 12-16
Greetings from chilly Beverly Hills,
If Norma Jean were writing this, she’d say “cold” instead of “chilly.” Yesterday it was 29 where we live. I slept in this morning, and it’s now up to 35. So, it does get cold in Florida.
But like my friend, Tommy Peeler, posted on Facebook from Indiana, where it does really get cold, “we’re thankful to have warm houses.” Continue reading
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Lord, Increase Our Faith
Today’s facebook Friday comes from the page of Jon W. Quinn, preacher and Shepherd at the Bradley church of Christ.
It speaks to issues of faith, works, and grace. And how they complement each other. I hope you find it instructive and practical. Continue reading
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