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Jan 28
(Pause)
During this transition from Mayfield to Henderson I have taken a break from blogging. I am not sure all of the future plans I have for the blog at this time. I know I do not want to close or take down the site, but I also cannot write like I used to. I am …
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May 18
Saying Goodbye to Mayfield
My records indicate this is my 240th article to be printed in the Mayfield Messenger since April 2015. This is my last article. We moved to Mayfield in November of 2003 to work with the then Seventh and College Church of Christ (since named the Seven Oaks Church of Christ). Mayfield has been our home …
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Apr 13
Common Courtesy
Where has common courtesy gone? In an age of smart phones, ear pods, and rushing to the next appointment, do we have time for courtesy? Paul told Titus, “to show perfect courtesy toward all people” (Titus 3:2). Courtesy is shown to others because we are gentle and humble. This is the concept and idea of …
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Apr 06
Spring: The Time When Kings Go to Battle
I am loving these beautiful spring days! We have been blessed with some great weather recently. While, I enjoyed the snow for a brief period, I much prefer the beauty of a warm spring day. The Bible rarely mentions the season of spring, but it is used significantly in regard to when kings go out …
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Mar 31
The C.R.O. of the Church
Jesus is the C.E.O. of the church. He is the head of His church (Eph. 1:22-23). But every preacher, youth minister, and the shepherds of the church are the C.R.O.’s. What is a C.R.O. you ask? A Chief Reminding Officer! “Great leaders see themselves as Chief Reminding Officers as much as anything else. Their top …
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Mar 23
We are Miserable Bracket Prophets
How is your bracket? In 2021, it is probably worse than normal. One thing for sure–it is broken! The final three perfect brackets lasted through 28 games, but fell with Maryland’s win over UConn. Only 0.42% of brackets remained perfect after the Oral Roberts win on the first day. In fact, after Friday’s first day …
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Mar 09
Praying in Faith
Praying is hard. There is no secret formula or proven technique to make prayer easy and effective. Prayer doesn’t turn God into a “genie in a bottle.” Prayer is not a vending machine, where we pop in the right amount and get what we want. Prayer is about a relationship. Prayer is a child talking …
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Mar 02
Camping Dangerously Close to the Edge
A family in England is being scolded by local authorities for camping just inches from a 280 feet sheer drop. To add to the concern, the area was experiencing landslides due to wet conditions and they were camped at a perilous location. A 30-year-old man with a 27-year-old woman and young child camped on the …
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Feb 23
She is Not Your Guy Friend
Be one another’s best friend! This is wise and helpful marriage advice. Your spouse should be your best friend. You should share the joys and struggles of life together. You should spend time together, talk about everything, and share common interests. But this advice can also get us guys into trouble. We foolishly think that …
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Feb 10
Valentine Gifts for God
I hope you recognize Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to share expressions of your love. While the holiday is commercialized, there is value and significance as a culture in recognizing love, romance, and those who occupy unique and special places in our lives. So be sure and take advantage of this Valentine’s Day to share …
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