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Mar 11
6 Considerations Regarding Your Children and Media Usage
With the advent of the touch-screen tablet and smart phones, computer and media usage for young children has soared. It used to be that children needed to be at least 2 – 3 years of age to use a mouse, but now they can use touch-screens much earlier. These are often considered the “electronic baby-sitter” …
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Mar 09
What is it like to be the Preacher’s Kid?
“What is it like to be the preacher’s kid?” This is the question, Austin, my 9 year old, was asked in Bible class. I love his answer; which was, “I don’t know, it is just like being a normal kid.” He had never even considered the question. He didn’t feel different or special because he …
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Mar 06
Water: The Overlooked Blessing In America
When was the last time you paused to thank God for safe drinking water? When was the last time you considered the luxury of a hot shower? Most of us reading this post can get water by walking to our kitchen sink. Many of us have bottled water in our refrigerator. We have two or …
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Mar 05
Discovery Park of America – A Great Family Trip
“Union City, Tennessee, Really?” This is the reaction of most folks when they hear about Discovery Park of America. You don’t expect something so big and nice in a place so small and away from a large city. Union City is only 40 minutes south of Mayfield and on our way to my parents home, …
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Mar 02
The Past Shapes You, But Should Not Define You
The separated couple were talking to me. He said, “She never thinks I am good enough or believes in me!” She replied, “I believe in him, I am just disappointed with his actions. He fails by making poor decisions, and then blames it on me not believing in him. He lives with a chip on …
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Feb 27
You The Man
You the man!! I love this common slang to encourage other guys. We used to say it when playing pick-up basketball at FHU. I like using it to compliment or encourage a brother who has done something cool. I tell my boys – “you the man” and sometimes throw a little spanish on them “Tu …
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Feb 26
How Preaching Has Blessed My Life
The Jenkins Institute lead by Dale and Jeff Jenkins who serve the church and preachers through the institute publish an online magazine in blog format. They do a great job and their work has blessed my life and ministry over the last several years. If you are a preacher you should check their website and …
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Feb 25
Spiritually Handcuffed by God — Grace and Truth
John wrote, “For the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). I like to teach grace and truth as being spiritually handcuffed together. Handcuffs bind two hands and arms together. They keep the person wearing them from separating their hands. God in the work of Jesus tied these …
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Feb 21
Don’t Expect an Inheritance!
Talk to funeral home directors, lawyers, or preachers. You can probably talk to most anyone who has lived very long and they can tell you a story about a family that split over an inheritance. You know the stories and their effects . .. Brothers who carry bitterness for decades over the way mom …
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Feb 19
How Apple and the Soul-winner Share the Same Goal
Apple CEO Tim Cook is quoted as saying: “Our whole role in life is to give you something you didn’t know you wanted and then, once you get it, you can’t imagine your life without it.” They have accomplished their goal many times in the past. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod you …
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