May 15
Wedding plans have taken over our home. My sister-in-law, Ashley, who has lived with us since February, is getting married on June 1st. We are excited for her. Wedding dress shopping was a real challenge for Ashley and her mom. They struggled to fine a dress that fit their modesty requirements. Eventually they did find …
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May 14
“There will be peace and security in my days” This is the thought of King Hezekiah of Judah when he heard the prophet Isaiah say his nation would be plundered and ransacked by Babylon (Is. 39:8). He was glad that it would not happen in his day, but would happen later during the days of …
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May 08
We have many educational institutions that are involved in training and recruiting preachers, missionaries, and ministers. Imagine if in their recruiting of the future preachers, the candidates knew that martyrdom was the expected end. Somehow, I think we would have an even greater shortage of preachers today. That was my thought after reading this …
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May 07
I have never spoken at a commencement address, but I have often thought they are one of the most difficult times to speak. People aren’t there to listen to the speaker. They are interested in seeing their loved one walk across the stage. The speaker is usually chosen for some success in life or contribution …
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Apr 23
My sister-in-law moved into our home back in February. That makes 4 kids (8 and younger) and 3 adults in our 3 bedroom home. Well, it was three bedroom until Ashley came and then the front living room became her bedroom! She will be marrying a fine young man from West Kentucky on June 1st. …
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Apr 21
Last night Austin (my 8 year old) and myself got to hear Peyton Manning deliver a benefit speech here at Graves County High School. I have long enjoyed watching Peyton play football. I appreciate his work ethic and cerebral way of playing the game. He was entertaining and interesting. Here are some of the …
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Apr 17
One of the struggles we have with family life is balancing work with fun time. This is tough. There are so many house chores that need to be done. There are inside and outside chores. There are financial chores, home repair needs, family obligations, cleaning responsibilities, and on-and-on the list goes. How do you …
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Apr 14
What have you done this week? What will you do next week? What have you accomplished in your last 10 years? What have you done in your life? We are a people focused on “doing.” This is often to our downfall. We get so wrapped up in what we are doing, or are going to …
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Apr 09
One of the purposes of marriage is to humble us. Most couples go into marriage not understanding why everyone thinks it is hard. They are the “real” love story and it will not be hard for them. Usually the first few months adjust this mentality. Successful couples are humbled in their pride, selfishness, and stubbornness. …
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Apr 06
Look at the following three charts and consider which one the Christian should adopt? Chart 1: Your LIfe Chart 2: Your List of Priorities Chart 3: God is the Spoke of Your Life’s Wheel I think the third chart: “God is the spoke of Life’s Wheel” should be the chart …
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