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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Mar 11
Contentment is tough. When we think of it, we typically think of being content with our possessions. But finding peace and contentment in your relationship status can be difficult too. Singles want to be married. Sadly, married people desire in their heart to be divorced. Widows and widowers desire ardently sometimes to be remarried. Recently …
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Mar 06
How many conversations have you had today that went like this: “What have you been up too lately?” “Oh, we have been busy.” Being busy is our cultural norm. Everyone is busy. Young people are busy with lots of school work, practices, and social commitments. Their parents are busy with work and keeping track of …
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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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Sep 19
Hurricanes are destroying our cities! Cancer is ruining our health and stressing our families. Mental illness issues are plaguing our communities. Churches are struggling with discord and division. In the midst of these trials we must remember God invites us to cast all our care upon him because he cares for us (1 Pet. 5:7). …
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Aug 16
The so-called Great American Total Solar Eclipse will darken the skies across the continent on August 21st. This is the first time in 99 years a solar eclipse has covered the continent of America. Here in Western Kentucky we are blessed to be in the “path of totality” that will travel across the U.S. A …
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Jun 25
The story of the prodigal son is one of the most famous parables of Jesus (Luke 15:11-32). It beautifully and simply portrays the love God has for his wayward children. The father, who represents God in the story, takes center stage displaying love, forgiveness, and parental wisdom. In studying this story, I noticed six lessons …
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May 04
There is an unspoken rivalry existing in our world today. None of us want to admit it, but we all think our kid is the best. Ask our classroom teachers and our coaches. They run into parents weekly that have a distorted view of reality when it comes to their “special” child. Secretly we all believe …
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May 02
What is faith? We hear the term faith used so very much today. From discussions about different types of faith to ones’ personal faith. The term certainly has different meanings depending upon context and usage. But a basic understanding of the term is needed to cut through the chaos. Recently, I have been studying the …
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Apr 25
Sometimes, us as Christians, get too comfortable with sin being a part of our lives. We allow it to hang around, rationalizing that the key is just not going fully into a life of sin. We develop a thought in our minds that the error is just falling away from the Lord and embracing sin. …
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