May 15
Where are you? Why are you there? You are there because of the choices you have made to get you there. If you go on a trip, you end up at your destination because you made choices to get you to that location. Where are you in your relationships? Where are you financially? Where are …
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Apr 23
One of my favorite times on our farm is when we turn the animals out to fresh pasture in the Spring. Our sheep and cows have been in the back pasture eating hay all winter. Any sprig of grass that popped up this spring would quickly be eaten by them. With two horses, nine cows, …
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Apr 17
Why do we do what we do? Most things we do with an expectation of getting something in return. Consider these questions . . . Why did you have the last people over to your house? Why did you give your wives flowers for your anniversary? What was your expectation when you helped a poor …
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Apr 12
Imagine you were given a blank canvas and asked to paint a portrait of your soul. What would you paint? You may choose to use bright and vibrant colors, or you may paint with shadowy, dark colors. You may paint a peaceful meadow scene or slow moving river in the mountains to symbolize your …
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Apr 10
What has been the most quoted Bible passage of all-time? The most quoted passage of Scripture today is probably John 3:16. But when considering the scope of human history since Christ walked the earth, I believe the Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13 is likely it! The model prayer taught by Christ to his disciples …
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Apr 04
The 2018 Masters tournament marks the 50th anniversary of the one of the most historic endings to the iconic tournament. Roberto De Vincenzo tied Bob Goalby after 72 holes at 11 under. But De Vincenzo signed an incorrect scorecard. He actually signed for a higher score than he shot which put him back into second …
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Feb 27
I see increasingly less people carrying print Bibles. I myself use electronic devices regularly to study the Scriptures, so I understand they have their place and are great tools. But let me share seven reasons why you should have a personal print Bible that you still carry to church and read at home. You can …
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Feb 16
Amanda and I attended the Great Smoky Mountain marriage retreat. This is a retreat put on by the Jacksonville Church of Christ, the same brethren who do Polishing-the-Pulpit. This was a our first retreat to attend. The retreat has grown to two sessions and about 500 couples. We have had a great vacation in the …
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Jan 31
Some truths in the Bible are just plain scary! They need to be soberly considered. Take Jesus’ telling of the rich man and Lazarus story in Luke 16:19-31. Christ pulls back the veil beyond the grave and allows us to see beyond it. Lazarus, a poor beggar who suffered greatly in this life, is contrasted …
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Jan 24
The school is only 30 miles from my home. Surely such a terrible act could not happen so close to my home. This is Western Kentucky. This is rural America. We have lots of churches and strong religious values. Yet, it happened here on Tuesday, January 23rd. A school shooting that took the lives of …
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