Maybe We Could All Smile More
On February 23, 2020, Chitetsu Watanabe did in Nigate, Japan as the oldest man on Earth. Mr. Watanabe was ten days short of being 113 years old. He was born on March 5, 1907. After the Guinness World Records recognized him as the World’s Oldest Living Man, Mr. Watanabe become known for his response to…
2020 Hit Everyone
On November 22, 1986, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of all time. His fame ultimately deteriorated to infamy, which makes one of his most famous quotes so poignant because it’s autobiographical. He said, and it’s often been repeated with variance, “Everybody has a plan until they get hit.” The year 2020 began…
July 19, 2020, Sunday Morning Powerpoint
If you have grown up in any religious group, you have heard about the Pharisees. In fact, I bet whenever you read the Bible and you see the word Pharisee you take a deep breathe. The Pharisees were a very strict group of law holders who followed Jesus to test, trap and maybe learn from…
A Man of Decisions
I sit here, late at night. My desk is the kitchen table. The only sounds are the ticking of the two clocks on opposite sides of the room. My family sleeps soundly in their beds. They have been a sleep a few hours now. Outside, it is quiet too. I can hear the occasional passing […]
June 5th, My Reflection on the World
Today, I write to you as one concerned with our nation, this turmoil and your life. To each one, take these words from a sincere heart and saddened eyes. Today, I weep for our future. For 243 years, our country has seen fit to persevere through the difficult times and rejoice in the good. The […]
A New Feature – Whiteboard Bible Classes
A new feature on the Preacher’s Pen is a Tuesday “Bible Class for Kids Who Love the Bible.” These Bible classes are simple and easy for children to follow along. Each whiteboard drawing Bible class is intended for children under the age of 8, but are available to children of all ages. Feel free to […]
Why Stress Baptism? (Part #2)
Last week, we looked at the importance of baptism in Romans 6.1-5. As Romans 6 describes baptism as the action that creates a new life. It is important to remember that Romans is written by the apostle Paul. (Romans 1.1) Paul was a changed man from the road to Damascus forward. His life before the…
Why Stress Baptism? (Part #1)
For years, the churches of Christ have been known for emphasis on the topic of baptism. Baptism has been a constant discussion among theologicals for hundreds, it not a couple thousand years. As various religious groups have found themselves divided over baptism, it is key to look at what the Bible says regarding baptism. One…
The Old, Worn Out Bible
Do you remember the Bible of your grandparents? Maybe you remember the Bible of your parents? Do you remember their old, worn out Bible? It does not matter if it was a $10 Bible from the General Store or from Walmart, but you remember that old, worn out Bible. Today, every Christian needs one of…
Who or What are You Voting for this Year?
In 2018, James Clear’s book called, “Atomic Habits” was released and became best seller. The book was listed as one of Fast Company’s best-selling business books of 2018. On page 38, James Clear makes the statement, “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” To expound on…
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