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April 24, 2023 · 4:24 am

Growing in Grace

John Houseman was a British-American actor and producer who was hired to do commercials for the investment firm Smith-Barney in the 1980’s.

Looking immaculate in his 3 piece suit, he spoke with confidence and authority as he sternly looked into the camera and with his gravelly voice affirmed, “Smith-Barney. They make money the old fashioned way. They earn it.”

That’s a great motto for an investment company. And wonderful advice for accumulating wealth. However, it’s not the way we need to approach salvation and our relationship with God. Continue reading →

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April 21, 2023 · 7:29 am

Weekly Recap: April 17-21

Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

Happy Earth Day! Yes, it’s a thing. April 22 is “Earth Day.” You can read about it on their official web page.

Each Saturday when I send out this recap, I always include a past post as a bonus. Today’s is from April, 22, 2014, The Preacher’s Perspective on Earth Day. For my preaching colleagues, the 5 points would actually put you on second base for a sermon on stewardship. Continue reading →

Humor Found on Facebook

With all the evil abounding in the world, and too much negativity posted on social media, we thought a little humor on facebook Friday was in order.

Today’s post is a collection of captions, quotes and memes from various sources.

We begin with a question Wilson Adams asked in the prelude to a serious post.

How many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb? Continue reading →

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April 20, 2023 · 5:55 am

Negative Effects of Religious Hypocrisy

Past negative experiences with professed Christians and/or religious institutions by religious people are cited as the top reasons why people question Christianity.

This March report released by Barna Research found both religious people, as well as those who claimed no faith were the most affected by religious hypocrisy. Continue reading →

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April 19, 2023 · 4:19 am

Psalm 90

It’s been suggested you can learn something about a person’s values by reading the bumper stickers on their car.

Here’s five. Can you finish them?

Where there’s a will…

He who laughs last…

If you can read this… Continue reading →

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April 18, 2023 · 4:18 am

When John 3:16 is Objectionable

Rollen Stewart became known as the John 3:16 guy. Remember him?

Stewart wore a rainbow colored wig and attended sporting events either wearing a T-shirt or holding up a sign that read “John 3:16.” At football games, he would often be sitting behind the goal posts, or a baseball game behind home plate, so the cameras would televise his message. Continue reading →

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April 17, 2023 · 7:23 am

Growth Requires Consistency

“Consistency is hard work,” says a Tennessee preacher, Matthew Morine.

He illustrated this principle in his efforts to exercise regularly. He gets up every morning at 6:00 A.M. and goes to the gym. Matthew says that going once or twice a week is not enough. “The key in working out is consistency.”

Continue reading →

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Tagged as #Consistency, Jim Tressel, John Maxwell, Lou Holtz, Matthew Morine, Michael Angier, Vince Lombardi

April 15, 2023 · 6:25 am

Weekly Recap: April 9-14

Greetings from Miami, Florida.

Last night we concluded a meeting at the Carol City Church and are headed home today.

We’ve been with these brethren on previous occasions, so it was enjoyable to return and renew our relationships. Our friend, Donald Jackson ,is the preacher at Carol City and is always very gracious when we are with him and his lovely and hospitable wife, Gwen. She’s the daughter of the late and well known evangelist F. O. White, who preached here for many years. Continue reading →

Happiness. Anger. And Social Media.

Some time ago, Doy Moyer, preacher and professor at Florida College, posted a piece about happiness as it relates to some of the ranting we witness on social media.

“There is a universal desire for happiness, but since happiness is so elusive, people have instead embraced anger and have given in to the hopelessness and bitterness that come with it.” Continue reading →

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Tagged as #facebooKfriady, Abraham Lincoln, Beth Powers Buck, Doy Moyer, Yale University

April 13, 2023 · 8:36 am