May 17
The former blind man who had been healed by Jesus famously stated, “I was blind, but now I see” (John 9:25). I have not gone through quite as radical of change, but one that is pretty radical with my own vision. I have had poor eyesight all of my life. I started out wearing thick …
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May 13
On Friday, May 13th, President Obama is sending out a letter to schools with the support of education leaders instructing all school districts to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. Districts could face issues with federal funding if they refuse to comply. You can read about it in this news article …
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May 11
I am speaking this August at Polishing the Pulpit on church leadership and marriage. I would like as many church leaders and their WIVES too to fill out this survey. It is for all ministers, youth ministers, elders, deacons, and their wives. It only takes a few minutes. I would appreciate your help in sharing …
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May 10
I have been studying James 4 again. As I worked through translating it with a couple of friends and prepared sermons on the passage I have been struck with an overall theme of submitting to God. Previously, I had focused on the specific instructions and practical advice given. Things like warnings against worldliness, the need …
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May 07
I am excited about this year’s Mother’s Day sermon taken from 2 Timothy 1:3-10. Most of us have fond memories of our mothers and what they mean to us. In this passage, Paul is talking to his son in the faith, Timothy, about his mother and her influence. He also speaks to Timothy about what …
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May 06
America waited in tremendous anxiety for any news from the frontline. It was June 6, 1944 and the invasion of Europe had begun. How would America react? Would their be celebration and excitement? The nation turned to God in prayer! This is a fascinating story that is often unknown from our history. One of our …
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May 05
America is growing more wicked! It is likely that judgment may come to this once great nation in the future. I am not a doomsday prophet, or one who seeks to be overly dramatic. But the sins of America will have consequences. The more we flaunt our sin before a holy God, turning our backs …
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Apr 27
Jesus taught disciples not to swear by earthly objects (Mat. 5:23-27). The Pharisees had become accustomed to swearing by the altar, the temple, and the earth. That had developed a tradition and system surrounding these vows and what was more powerful and appropriate. Jesus says that we should not try to add strength to our …
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Apr 21
Churches are in the saving business! Of course, I am speaking about saving people’s souls through the gospel of Jesus Christ. But what about saving someone’s physical life? We were faced with that task on a Wednesday night at 7 Oaks Church of Christ recently. Our normal Bible study portion had concluded and we were moving …
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Apr 18
This is not my typical post on this blog, but I was so impressed with the philosophy and aims of this company that I had to share about them. When we were at the Lads-to-Leaders convention in Nashville my wife did some shopping at one of the booths connected with the convention. She told me …
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