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This guy really should have left home without it. Police officials in West Sunsbury, Pa., report that a trespassing suspect “used his own credit card to jimmy open a garage door, then left it behind when the homeowner suddenly appeared and startled him. The important clue helped police arrest 41-year-old Brent Henry,” according to a … Continue reading “And Finally: To HisCredit?”

Dear Pastor, I liked your sermon where you said that good health is more important than money, but I still want a raise in my allowance. Sincerely, Eleanor, Age 12 Dear Pastor, Please pray for all the airline pilots. I am flying to California tomorrow. Laurie, Age 10 Dear Pastor, I hope to go to … Continue reading “Dear Pastor: Letters from Kids”

In a recent article for PreachingToday, John Johnson reminds us that preparing sermons begins with paying attention to our own souls. He writes: “How does one preach words that penetrate? How can we avoid the kind of thin and shallow messaging that plague so many of our pulpits, that waste our congregants’ time? It begins … Continue reading “Paying Attention to Your Soul”

Here’s an amazing story: A doctor saves the life of a baby, only to have the favor returned 30 years later. According to a March 31, 2015, story in the Sydney Morning Herald, pediatrician Dr. Michael Shannon worked around the clock to save the life of a premature baby. Thirty years later, Dr. Shannon was … Continue reading “The Gift of Life Given Twice”

It could not have happened on a more appropriate day. Gardner C. Taylor, a giant of the American pulpit, passed away on Easter Sunday at the age of 89. Taylor served from 1948 to 1990 as senior pastor of Brooklyn's Concord Baptist Church of Christ. In 1979, Time magazine called him the “dean of the … Continue reading “A Pulpit Giant Passes from the Scene”

Life is a daily affair. Things of the past, (whether great victories or shameful failures), are gone; they no longer exist except in memory. Also, the future is a mental and emotional projection, (a collection of fantasies, fears and desires). In one sense, the past and the future are not real; we only have now. … Continue reading “Gather a Day’s Portion (Exod. 15:4)”

Hail to the King…and the Burger. Joel Burger and Ashley King are planning to marry July 17 in Jacksonville, Illinois. They’ve been known as “Burger-King” since they were in fifth grade together, and when they announced their engagement they did so with a photo outside an area Burger King restaurant. Now they’re about to get … Continue reading “And Finally: Clever Couple Capitalize on Combined Names”

I don't do drugs. I get the same effect just standing up real fast. I live in my own little world, but it's OK…they know me here. I don't approve of political jokes. I've seen too many of them get elected. I love being married. It's great to find that one special person you want … Continue reading “One-Liners”

In a recent article at ChurchLeaders.com, Chuck Lawless offers 10 reasons why preaching can be a scary thing. Among the reasons: What I do affects eternity. Here I am not suggesting that my preaching somehow trumps the sovereignty of God. On the contrary, I am simply aware that God uses the proclamation of His Word … Continue reading “Why Preaching Is Scary”

In recent years, I have taken to leading writing workshops for aspiring authors. I always have enjoyed helping people with their writing projects, especially helping others stay encouraged and focused as they attempt to navigate the dizzying and confusing world of publishing. After 30 books published in six languages, hundreds of thousands of copies in … Continue reading “Practicing What We Preach: The Essential Elements of Sermon Preparation”