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April 17, 2026 · 6:11 am

Running On Empty?

$75.43 was the cost of filling up my car last Sunday compared to $41.96 just six weeks ago for the same amount of fuel,” posted my friend and preaching colleague James McClenny on his Facebook page.

James insisted it wasn’t political. But it illustrated a powerful spiritual reality.

James opined, “that to get from point A to point B and back, my car must be filled with fuel. So, as much as I may dislike the cost, I have to pay it in order to fill up my car or just sit at my house going nowhere and doing nothing.”

He then offered this comparison. Continue reading →

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February 27, 2026 · 5:28 am

Competing for Gold in the “Uphill”

“Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people” (Prov. 14:34).

These words from the wise man came to my mind as I read this fine piece from the pen of F. LaGard Smith.  Thanks to my good friend Ralph Walker for calling it to my attention.

You may enjoy other posts by LaGard from his facebook page. Continue reading →

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September 5, 2025 · 4:05 am

Do Good and Share: A Life that Delights the Lord

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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March 21, 2025 · 8:00 am

Riding With The President-Elect

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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February 28, 2025 · 7:30 am

Do Better

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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February 21, 2025 · 2:21 am

Never Speak Evil

“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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January 24, 2025 · 4:03 am

What Do You See in the Mirror?

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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September 20, 2024 · 4:20 am

Cancel Culture

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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August 2, 2024 · 4:02 am

Nothing Requires Greater Wisdom Than This

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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June 7, 2024 · 6:54 am

Counting the Cost

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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