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A Spiritual Focus
With so much emphasis today on the physical and material, even when it comes to matters regarding the Lord’s church, we need to be reminded that God’s primary focus is on the spiritual. The Bible...
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What Drives You?
Popular author, Rick Warren writes, “Everyone’s life is driven by something. Most dictionaries define the verb drive as “to guide, to control, or to direct.” Whether you are driving a car, a nail, or...
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What Do You See?
Since I’m in Texas this week here’s a story about the famed Dallas preacher Dr. George W. Truett, who ministered in the same church for 47 years. Once he was the dinner guest of a wealthy West Texas...
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Do You Really “Know God” ?
My wife, Norma Jean, has a daily devotional book by Sarah Young called Take My Heart, Oh God. Today’s quote, by Jane Rubietta, is: “The more we know God, the more deeply we love God.” Think about it....
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When God Draws Near Us
Cleland McAfee was a preacher and song writer from Parkville, Mo,. He lived in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. He was known for often writing his own songs that fit the theme of a sermon he was...
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Kingdoms in Conflict
“Let’s get something straight,” columnist Cal Thomas recently wrote, “America has never been a ‘Christian nation.’” While that statement may be shocking to some, it’s true. For those who disagree...
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Rest for the Restless Soul
Wednesday was Merle Haggard’s 79th birthday. Ironically it was the day he died. Haggard has been hailed as a country music “icon.” A “legend” in his own time. “A pioneer.” “A true entertainer.” And...
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Training like an Olympic Champion
The summer Olympics begin one month from today in Rio. Athletes around the world are preparing for the biggest event of their lives, hopefully resulting in winning an Olympic medal. As I read an NBC...
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Are You Running on Spiritual Fumes?
I have some great facebook friends who post some meaningful, insightful and often challenging thoughts that inspire and encourage me. The following is from Sheri Mauck, the wife of a preaching...
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How Can I Be Great in God’s Eyes?
Last week we raised the question “Does God want America to be great again?” The point of our post really spoke to God’s providence in a nation that is moving father and farther away from honoring Him,...
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Knowing God Means More than Describing Him
“I tackled my first English essay in college with enthusiasm, a thesaurus, and a naive disregard for page limits,” writes Carolyn Arends in an April 2014 article in Christianity Today. To her dismay...
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You Can Be New Again
The centerpiece of our annual anniversary trip was an Alaskan cruise on the Island Princess. Their theme is “Come Back New.” Their advertizing brochure invites you with these enticing words. ” Escape...
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How’s Your Relationship with the Lord?
Last night I closed a meeting with the Eastside Church in Denton, Texas. At their request, I spoke on a series called, “Experiencing Intimacy with God.” The lessons were well received by the brethren...
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3 Barriers To a Relationship with God
H.G. Wells was never particularly religious, but after he had studied the history of the human race and had observed human life, he came to an interesting conclusion: “Religion is the first thing and...
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5 Passion Killers That Destroy Your Passion For God
Last night it was my pleasure to be with my friends Mark and Judy Broyles and the brethren in Bulverde, Texas, to speak at their summer lecture series. Their theme has been “Our Passion for Spiritual...
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5 Ways To Revive Your Spiritual Passion
John Mason, in his book, Let Go of Whatever Makes You Stop, wrote, “The trouble with many educated (people) is that learning goes to their heads and not to their hearts. The heart is something of a...
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Great Verses of the Bible: 3John 2
I recently read a story about a Christian who was visiting with a preacher from Ethiopia. He knew the preacher lived in horrible poverty. So, he made the mistake of showing what he thought was some...
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Is Your Home Spiritually Vibrant?
A recent Barna survey found that only 25% of “practicing Christians” live in households that they termed “spiritually vibrant.” As a part of a new “Household of Faith” report Barna partnered with the...
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Howard John Wesley, minister of the Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, recently made news and surprised his congregation with the announcement that he is stepping away from his...
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