The other morning as I was leaving for the office my wife, Norma Jean, said, “I need a hug.” Now mind you I had already given her the six second kiss! https://thepreachersword.com/2012/04/02/when-a-kiss-is-more-than-just-a-kiss/ I said, “Sure.” Then she said, “I require 8 hugs a day.” “Oh?” She had read that in a paper from St. Luke’s hospital, “For the Heart.” Continue reading
When a Hug is More than Just a Hug
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One Person Can Make a Difference
This morning Norma Jean and I are going to vote for the first time in Missouri. While we’re not in a swing state in the Presidential race, we believe it’s important to exercise our constitutional right and privilege as American citizens.
But Ohio…well, that’s another story! Everything goes through Ohio. It has for a long time. Let me share a story that goes back a few years. Continue reading
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The Most Important Election in History
Tomorrow we vote. Our nation elects a new President. If the polls are accurate, the race is too close to call. One poll favors Obama. Another Romney. And one says they are even. Because of their differing views this election looms as one that will dramatically impact the direction and future of our country. Thinking about “the election” demands a few important thoughts from ThePreachersWord. Here’s my view. Continue reading
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IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! Three Symbols: Cup, Cross and Crown
Symbols are powerful means of communication in our culture. The American Flag, for example, communicates freedom. Patriotism. Honor. Valor. Courage. Our power and purpose as a country. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. And the unity and pride we feel as Americans.
Symbols in similar manner identify a sports team. A political party. A fast food restaurant. Or an athletic shoe. Continue reading
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What Does God See in the Dark Corners of Your Life?
Someone has written a humorous piece about what some mothers of famous people could have said:
MONA LISA’S MOTHER: “After all that money your father and I spent on braces, Mona, that’s the biggest smile you can give us?”
JONAH’S MOTHER: “That’s a nice story, but now tell me where you’ve really been for the last three days.”
HUMPTY DUMPTY’S MOTHER: “Humpty, if I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a hundred times not to sit on that wall. But would you listen to me? Noooo!” Continue reading
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Holy, Hallowed and Halloween
Hallow. It isn’t a word commonly used today. When the model prayer of Jesus is repeated, we say, “Hallowed be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). More often the word is identified with the last day of October, in which we in the United States refer to Halloween, which means “all Hallow’s Eve.” Continue reading
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“I’m tired of doing things my way.”
Yesterday I had a Bible study with a man named Mike. As we began he shared with me some personal things about his life. Then he looked me in the eye and said, “I’m tired of doing things my way.” Continue reading
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Civility in Society
Who said this?
“…at a time when our discourse has become so sharply polarized – at a time when we are far too eager to lay the blame for all that ails the world at the feet of those who think differently than we do – it’s important for us to pause for a moment and make sure that we are talking with each other in a way that heals, not a way that wounds.” Continue reading
Worship Celebrates Christ
“The focus of worship,” writes Robert Webber, “is not human experience, not a lecture, not entertainment, but Jesus Christ—his life, death, and resurrection.” Continue reading
Choose Your Words Wisely
Here’s your bonus blog for Saturday with a little humor.
Have you heard about the two brothers, Bob and Richard? Neither had married. Richard lived with their 88-year-old mother. Bob’s whole life was Annabelle his cat. He never went anywhere without her. Continue reading
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