This humorous story has been told by preachers through the years. In fact, I’ve probably told it. However, the Wyckiffe Handbook of Preaching and Preachers claims this actually happened to Joseph Parker, a 19th century preacher in London. Continue reading
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Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada
This week is one of the highlights of our trip to Canada–VBS at the Wellandport Church.
This is the 5th year I have taught the adult class since we began coming in 2018. This year’s theme was based on the FLOOD and the VBS material supplied by Apologetics Press. Although small in number by US standards, the Wellandport Church puts on a top notch VBS, The planning and preparation was evident from the decor the classroom and building, to the activities of the teachers, and the obvious excitement and enthusiasm of the children. It was a pleasure to have a part on this year’s study. Continue reading
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Bobby Wesson posted a touching tribute to his wife, a nurse, on facebook that has found its way onto several facebook pages including It’s a Wonderful Day, Inspirational Quotes page, and OliViral.
We would like to add ThePreachersWord to the list for the benefit of our readers. Continue reading
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One of the highlights of our trip to Ontario Canada, each year is participating in the VBS at the Wellandport Church. They may be small in number by the world’s standards. But they are great in faith, hope, and love.
It was a privilege to teach the adult class and share lessons about Noah, the ark and the flood. But it’s a real pleasure to see the children’s genuine joy. Their unbridled enthusiasm. And hear them sing their little hearts out. Continue reading
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Jacob’s Ladder,” was a 1980’s hit written by Bruce Hornsby and performed by Huey Lewis and the News. Remember them?
The song was set in Birmingham, Alabama, and married the Biblical image of Jacob’s ladder with someone who rejects a proselytizing evangelist, preferring to struggle through life one day at the time. In part the lyrics go like this. Continue reading
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In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, many voices in the political arena have called for both sides to tone down the virotic rhetoric.
In fact, President Biden himself has spoken three times in this regard, including a rare Oval Office address to the American public on Sunday night. He began his six minute address with these words. Continue reading
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Last week I was watching a YouTube interview of a man who’s well know in some circles.
The interviewer asked him, if he was a Christian. The reply was an affirmative “Yes.”
Then the interviewer asked about his daughter who had married a woman. The implication was, “How do you as a Christian deal with your daughter marrying a woman?” Continue reading
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Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada
After two weeks we’re getting settled in and enjoying renewing our association with the special brethren here in Ontario. They have received us (again) so graciously. We have already been recipients of their wonderful hospitality and thoughtful gestures.
This coming week promises to be one of our busiest, but also the most exciting. Sunday we began our VBS at Wellandport where I will be teaching the adult class. The material is based on the FLOOD from Apologetics Press. It’s going to be a great week. And a wonderful faith-building experience for both adults and kids. Continue reading
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The other day I came across a piece posted on facebook by a man called Adams Noah. Not knowing him I would have skipped it, but it was a story about Socrates that caught my eye.
Supposedly someone came to the ancient Greek philosopher with something to tell about one of his students. Continue reading
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In response to a recent post on grace, one our faithful readers and my good friend, Jim asked, “Can those who show no grace continue to live in God’s grace?
“Grace teaches us to deny ungodly and worldly lusts and to live soberly, righteously and Godly in this present world,” Jim observed.
“However” he added, “if we do not live the nature of Grace towards others do we abide in God’s grace? Just a thought. Can we truly nullify the Grace of God in our own lives?” Continue reading
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