Monthly Archives: March 2012

8 Reasons Why We Need Revival

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Twenty-five years later, the experience remains vivid. The Lord still whispers the lyrics of that time across my heart, “this is My church”. Church as He intends it to be. It was an ordinary church retreat, until He touched us … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons Why Our Marriage Works

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Marriage is amazing– but for too many of the people I love it’s miserable. Why does our marriage work? (afternoon brainstorm)… 8 reasons that came to mind… why 8? I don’t know! I gave directional control of my life to … Continue reading →

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Stop World Whining

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

In a church parking lot one Sunday I passed a small truck that had a new bumper sticker on it I had not seen before. It said, “Stop World Whining.” I stifled a laugh as I thought about the many … Continue reading →

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Consistency

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Described in John 12, Palm Sunday has been observed through the centuries by the faithful, marking the beginning of Holy Week on the Christian calendar. The story is wonderful and a warning at the same time. Proclaiming their support for … Continue reading →

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Thanking a Father in the Lord

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Six years ago I had the privilege of joining other ministerial alumni of Blue Mountain College (http://www.bmc.edu) in honoring Dr. James Travis. Retired after teaching for 36 years, Dr. Travis influenced several generations of young pastors through his faithful, enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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Preacher, What Will You Preach This Sunday?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

With economies floundering and a potential flu epidemic, it’s natural for someone to reflect on the big questions of life: why am I here? What does life mean? Where is God? How should a Christian preacher respond? During World War … Continue reading →

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The Cemetery Next Door

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

In 2003 my wife and I made a run down to Yazoo City, Miss. for the funeral of her grandmother. A wonderful believer born in 1916, she lived her entire life in the hills just above the Delta cotton fields … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Spiritual Elder?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Being the youngest of six children, our daughter Abigail has many models around her to draw from when learning her way through this world. As a result, she has developed faster than the other children in many ways — both … Continue reading →

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Doing a “New Thing”

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Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 God does a “new thing” when He … Continue reading →

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A Church in the HOV Lane

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

About 10 years ago my wife and I were driving through Houston, Texas during rush hour when I realized that I could jump over into the High Occupancy Vehicle (H.O.V.) and miss most of the congestion. It was wonderful! Passing … Continue reading →

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