Feb 25
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 11
I asked the traveling evangelist Keith Parker, “What are you seeing as you travel throughout the nation preaching in campaigns for churches of Christ?” His response was convicting. First, he noted that brethren are the best people on the earth. They are good people who are doing good things! But then he stated, we are …
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Feb 02
FHU Lectures This Week The Freed-Hardeman Lectureship is this week (Feb. 2 – 6). I will be speaking on Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium – Aud. A. [I was supposed to speak at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Loyd, but there was a need to change in order to allow Dr. Jack …
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Jan 30
This is the third part of three posts on forgiveness. This section focuses on the benefits of forgiveness. To read the other posts see these links – Part 1 – Collecting Debt; Part 2 – A Decision of the Will Here is an audio sermon I did on the topic of forgiveness if you are …
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Jan 29
This is the 2nd of 3 posts on forgiveness. You can read the first post which introduced the topic here. This is the most important post of the three and offers, I think, some unique thoughts on forgiveness and considers it in ways not normally considered. Give it a read and let me know what you …
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Jan 28
A year ago, I wrote a chapter about forgiveness for a potential book. This study was fascinating to me and was very beneficial. I was greatly helped in this study by the aid of Jim Savage, a local mentor and counselor. I do not know when or if this chapter will be printed, so I wanted to …
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Jan 24
At Thanksgiving, my parents had some family keepsakes from my Dad’s mother. Gramma, as she was known to me, or Jeanne Wiers Ketchum, passed away in April of 2008. This involved a box filled with journals, old photographs, and a unique little Bible. This Bible belonged to my great-grandfather Garrett Wiers. This was my …
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Jan 14
Do you get discouraged and feel like your life is hard? You may wander if God is really providentially watching over you. If not careful, your discouragement can lead to disappointment and bitterness toward God. In our human way of thinking if we would have just received God’s favor or blessing with a break here-or-there …
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Jan 12
Find out how to win a FREE copy below. I have released my first book. I am excited about this new book. It is a study of the 12 Apostles. It is a study guide and expands on the book Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur. This book is 62 pages in an outline …
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Jan 09
Since we have had four kids we have read lots of children’s books. Many of the books are Bible story books. Some of these are very good and appropriate. I understand the challenge of trying to make a Bible story book for children, especially really young children. I don’t want this post to sound harsh, …
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