November 6, 2013 · 7:12 am

God Calls Christians “To Belong”

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It was one rainy day. In fact, it was more than rainy. It was a storm. The winds were blowing fiercely. The rains were descending in sheets. Thunder roared.  And lightening was flashing.   There were just a few people in the Officer’s Club.  An Army Chaplain and two officer’s wives were watching the storm through the big picture window.

Suddenly, through a flash of lightning, one of the women saw a solider standing outside on guard duty totally at the mercy of the raging storm. The Chaplain then overheard this exchange from the women. Continue reading →

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November 5, 2013 · 6:04 am

Can We Be Like the Jerusalem Church?

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The 2013 theme of the Hickman Mills church where I preach has been RESTORING OUR FOCUS.

In yesterday’s post on “minister” I mentioned a different emphasis we had each month this year.  One of our new readers asked if I would list the other goals that we have been focused on for the year.  I thought others might like to know about the process in which we have been engaged.  Continue reading →

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November 4, 2013 · 7:32 am

Word of the Week: Minister

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“Making a Difference Through Ministry” is the November focus for the Hickman Mills church where I preach in Kansas City.  Each month this year we’ve been focusing on a different purpose God has for His people.  Yesterday, I preached on ministry.  Wrote about ministry.  Lead a small group to begin a new ministry.  Yes, I’ve got ministry on my mind!  So….. Continue reading →

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November 1, 2013 · 6:44 am

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

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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.” Continue reading →

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October 31, 2013 · 6:49 am

Is Sunday a Holy Day?

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“I do not find that Sunday is a hallowed day in and of itself. Acts 20:7 and Hebrews 10:25 do not–at least explicitly–say the day is hallowed. Why do so many of us consider the day “the Lord’s day,” or “hallowed?” 

This question, from a reader, is the second of a two-part question that I began answering in yesterday’s post.  Both were motivated by Monday’s “Word of the Week: Hallowed.”  Continue reading →

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October 30, 2013 · 6:52 am

Jehovah God: Holy and Hallowed

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Monday’s column on the “Word of the Week:  Hallowed” elicited these questions from one of our readers.

Hello good brother!

Could you comment on a couple of points a bit further?

1) The name of God is hallowed. I would like to hear commentary on his name (Yahweh) versus the word “God” or “Lord.”  Or are all of those words hallowed? If all, why? Continue reading →

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October 29, 2013 · 7:27 am

A Dire Warning From 3,000 Years Ago

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The failure of the new government-run, health-care web site has provided fodder for ridicule from both the left and the right of the political spectrum. It has given late night comedians material for their sarcastic jokes.  Saturday Night Live mocked Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in a recent skit.  And of course, various talk show hosts almost seem to smirk with an “I told you so” attitude. Continue reading →

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October 28, 2013 · 7:17 am

Word of the Week: Hallowed

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Did you hear about the father who was listening to his son say his prayers one evening?

The little boy began, “Dear Harold…”

Quickly, the dad interrupted and said, “Wait!  Why did you call God “Harold”?

The little fellow looked up and said, “That’s what we learned in Bible class.” Continue reading →

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October 25, 2013 · 6:06 am

IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! God’s Gift of Grace

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I’m  reading Perry Hall’s book “Grace Does That?”  In it he tells the story of  Charles Bradlaugh and Hugh Price Hughes.

Bradlaugh was the most prominent atheist in 19th century Britain.  On one occasion he challenged the evangelist Hughes to a debate on the validity of Christianity.  Continue reading →

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October 24, 2013 · 6:32 am

You Can Make A Difference!

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“It’s the small things that make a difference,” says Gayle King, co-host of CBS this morning.

In an interview with USA Weekend, Gayle shares her belief in giving back to help others as she promotes the annual “Make a Difference Day” which is this Saturday, October 26.

For over 20 years USA Magazine and Points of Light Foundation have partnered on the fourth Saturday in October to sponsor “Make a Difference Day.”  They call on average citizens to take on a project in their community and do something to make a difference.   This is good because it emphasizes that one person with an idea can accomplish much.  Over three million people will volunteer to make a difference  in the lives of over 20 million people. Continue reading →

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