Some of the stories we read on Facebook, although heartwarming and touching, are probably fictional.
However, this story, shared by my Facebook friend and preaching colleague, Tommy Peeler, really happened. When he posted it, he said the person who shared it with him didn’t want her identity revealed.
So, in Tommy’s words, here’s what happened. Continue reading
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On the facebook page Church of Christ Bulletins and Articles I came across a post by Ronny Milliner who shared an interesting piece of history, posed an intriguing question, and offered a thoughtful challenge.
It’s one of our shorter facebook Friday posts. I hope you find it as fascinating as I did. Continue reading
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Life Coach Dominique Brits posted a story on her facebook page that captured my attention.
I’m not sure if Dominique is the author of the story, or even if it’s a true story. Regardless, it makes a powerful point.
Please read this and decide how you can apply to your life Continue reading
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“Never speak evil,” wrote Florida College professor Doy Moyer in a January facebook post.
While we have touched on this topic in previous posts, it appears that the reminder and exhortation is continually needed. Consider carefully Doy’s warning and the subsequent comments. Continue reading
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The facebook page, Mindful Christianity, is dedicated to bring a smile to your face or offer a word of encouragement to your life.
Recently, they posted this story of two dogs. Continue reading
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Rory Feek is a country music singer-song writer from Columbia, Tennessee. He’s also a blogger, author, and a world-class story teller. He was one-half of the Grammy-award-winning duo, Joey+Rory. Sadly Joey passed away 8 years ago with cervical cancer.
Today post is from Rory’s facebook page where he shared an article he wrote from Plain Values magazine in May 2023. It’s longer than we usually publish, but I believe you will find Rory’s article accurate, edifying, and spiritually challenging. Continue reading
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I just stumbled across this post on encouragement from December 2023 by my friend and preaching colleague, Gary Henry, author of the WordPoints Day Book Series.
It’s piece about encouragement, honoring the late Paul Earnhart. I offer it without any extra or needed comment.
Thanks Gary for your labor of love reflected in your writing. Continue reading
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My preaching colleague and fellow Hoosier, Max Dawson, posted a piece on facebook a few months ago from his column “Pontiacs, Points, and Proverbs.”
Max is a “car guy” and loves to share various stories about cars and use them as a springboard to make a spiritual application. This one teaches a lesson that parallels one of Jesus’ parables. Continue reading
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Florida College professor and gospel preacher Doy Moyer posted on facebook the other day some personal guidelines for posting on social media. He titled it “A Manifest for Myself on Social Media.”
With Doy’s permission I would like to adopt this manifesto for my own. I recommend it to all of you as well Continue reading
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Recently my facebook friend and preaching colleague Adam Shanks posted a piece about honor that caught my eye.
“The world has decided to erase shame by erasing honor: giving awards for participation instead of achievement, heaping praise on those who are unable to control their urges, applauding the irreverent, and lifting up the dishonorable.” Continue reading
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