May 08
We have many educational institutions that are involved in training and recruiting preachers, missionaries, and ministers. Imagine if in their recruiting of the future preachers, the candidates knew that martyrdom was the expected end. Somehow, I think we would have an even greater shortage of preachers today. That was my thought after reading this …
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May 07
I have never spoken at a commencement address, but I have often thought they are one of the most difficult times to speak. People aren’t there to listen to the speaker. They are interested in seeing their loved one walk across the stage. The speaker is usually chosen for some success in life or contribution …
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May 05
Thursday was the National Day of Prayer. I was invited by our Mayor to lead a prayer for the people of Mayfield and Graves County. I did something I don’t know I have ever done, I wrote out the prayer. I found this to be a very beneficial exercise. I have made notes for prayers …
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May 03
A Story A group of college students were hanging out in the student center at a Christian school. They were laughing and having a good time. Talking as boys often do about girls. A comment was made about one of the boys being good looking, which is why he gets the girls. To which one …
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May 01
Our culture is shooting itself in the foot! We don’t realize the spiritual and moral depravity we are bringing upon ourselves with our present actions. Homosexual advocates have succeeding in winning a cultural war for acceptance and approval. They have persuaded our present generation to accept homosexuality and gay marriage as “normal.” One of the …
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