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"He Being Dead Still Speaks"
It was 30 years ago today I received that call. You know “that call.”
It’s one you’re expecting sooner or later, but hoping against hope that it’s later. The voice on the other end speaks softly, slowly, and kindly. In hushed tones they gently inform that your loved has died.
On that day, April 25, 1994, the voice on the phone broke the news that my father, Roy C. Weliever, had passed from this…
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Acts 13:36
John W. Gardner, who wrote the book “Excellence” says we have the potential to make a difference, not only in our own lives. But also in the lives of those we meet.
Gardner illustrates that point by relating the true story of a cheerful gentleman who invested his life in others.
When the old fellow met people he never asked the conventional questions that we usually ask such as “What do you do…
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In Memory and Tribute to Bob F. Owen
The ancient wise man opined that “It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting” (Eccl.7:2).
This sentiment was never more evidence and applicable than in our attendance at the memorial service for Bob F. Owen this past Saturday at the Temple Terrace Church of Christ.
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Service is Fundamental
A Sunday school teacher was teaching her kindergarten children about the Golden Rule and the importance of helping others. After telling the parable of the Good Samaritan, the teacher said, “Remember, children we are here to serve others.”
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Weekly Recap: April 15-19
Greetings From Beverly Hills, FL
April is off to a great start with almost 9,000 visitors accessing our blog site. While we realize these are small numbers in the big world of blogging and social media, we appreciate everyone’s interest and words of encouragement so many of you have expressed for our efforts. If you find these posts helpful, please share them with your friends, family, and…
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The Blessing of Being an "Ordinary Guy" Instead of the World's Greatest General
Melody Hammer Biddle shared this story on Edwin Crozier’s facebook page credited to Mark Twain.
I’ve never heard this story before, but apparently it has been repeated in multiple books.
A man died and met Saint Peter at the gates of heaven. Knowing that Peter was very wise, he asked a question that he had wondered about his whole life.
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Is Your God Too Small?
Nancy Kennedy is a writer for our local newspaper the Citrus County Chronicle. In a her weekly column “Grace Notes,” she recently recounted the story of lady who each year had a personal theme to live by.
One year was “The Year of Overcoming.” Another was “The Year of Trusting.” Nancy relates the theme which caught her eye was the one “Your God is too Small.”
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Acts 4:5-31
Names mean something.
For instance in America when you hear the name Patrick Henry, you think of patriotism, heroism, and courage. “Give me liberty, or give me death!” he proclaimed.
On the other hand, Benedict Arnold conjurers up thoughts of betrayal, treason and disgrace.
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This is the Time to Give
Author and Bible commentator Daniel Lioy tells a story about Marquis de Lafayette, a French officer who provided invaluable assistance to George Washington and the struggling American army.
After the war was over, he returned to France and resumed his life as a farmer of many estates. In 1783, the harvest was a terrible one, and there were many who suffered as a result. Lafayette’s farms were…
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Fellowship is Fundamental
Don Graham tells a story about Linda, a young woman, who was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta to the Yukon.
Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda Civic, so she set off where only four-wheel drives normally venture.
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Weekly Recap: April 8-12
Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
In case you missed a post this week from ThePreachersWord, here’s a recap with its live links. We provide this as a service to our readers as an easy way to catch up. It’s also an opportunity for you to share a sample of ThePreachersWord with you friends either by email or on social media.
There’s also two bonus posts included–”What’s Shaping Your Life?” And “7…
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Listen To Calvin? Or Learn from the Ants?
My facebook friend, Jon W. Quinn, recently posted a piece based on the old comic strip Calvin and Hobbs by Bill Watterson.
While the comic paints a humorous scene of Calvin’s interaction with some ants, Jon offers a serious and scriptural application, We share it without additional comment. Enjoy!Continue reading Listen To Calvin? Or Learn from the Ants?
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Admonish One Another
Howard Hendricks tells the story in Footprints of a young man studying to be a minister. He was very talented, but was “riding rather than building on his background.” Toward the end of school year a caring professor called him into his office.
“Bill, I’m disappointed in you,” the professor kindly said.
“Really, Prof, why?”
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Luke 24:1-12
“Who says that a picture is worth a thousand words?” asked Dan Chaney, a young radio advertising executive who stood to give a speech in one of Ron Willingham’s classes.
Before anyone could answer, Ron recalled Dan’s answer to his own question.
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Faith. Science. And the Solar Eclipse.
Yesterday’s Solar Eclipse was potentially seen by 31 million people who live in “the path of totality.”
Since Florida was not greatly impacted we watched on TV as NASA and excited newscasters tracked it from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
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Worship is Fundamental
A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted to.
“Well, I don’t know,” his Dad replied, “ I never thought about it.”
Wondering why he asked, his Dad inquired, “What’s the highest number you ever counted to?”
Without hesitation he responded, “973. “
”Well, why did you stop there?” his dad asked.
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Weekly Recap: April 1-5
Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Today’s post is a recap of this week’s posts. With its live links, it’s an easy watch to catch up in case you missed one. Also included is a bonus post you won’t want to miss.
Tomorrow and next Sunday, I’m preaching at the West Citrus Church in Crystal River, before we leave for our annual Spring trip to the Smoky Mountains. I will be preaching at the Cosby…
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