Recently my friend and preaching colleague, Leland Ping, posted a short piece about confidence that is worthy of our serious reflection and application.
“There are a number of things that we can be confident in,” Leland observed. “Our abilities. Our talents. Our finances. The list can go on and on. But, the things we are confident in are often the very things that we truly, in the end, cannot really count on.” Continue reading
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This is the fifth post in a new column we began, Facebook Friday, where we share positive, encouraging messages from Facebook.
When I saved today’s post several weeks ago, I failed to document the author of this piece or whose page it was posted on. My apologies.
It’s short. But good. You’ll like it. Continue reading
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As we await the final votes to be tallied from Tuesday’s election, here are few thoughts I came across on faceook, that are worthy of our consideration, as we view politics and government from a Christian worldview. Continue reading
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Like other preachers, writers and bloggers, we have at times addressed the problems of social media, including platforms like facebook.
Too often social media is abused and misused by wasting time surfing through its endless posts. Or engaging in heated arguments, hurling unkind and ugly retorts. Posting immodest pictures. Or just being trivial and frivolous.
However, there is a good side to social media. The Gospel of Christ can be preached. Encouragement offered. Prayers requested. Brethren connected around the world. Bible study material shared. And important thoughts posted that ennoble and inspire us. Continue reading
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