The Little Team that Could

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This was originally published as “Illustrations Can Come from Anywhere” on March 22, 2018. I don’t do a lot of reruns but hope you enjoy this one.

If you are a preacher, know a preacher, or for that matter have ever listened to a preacher, you may have heard the oft repeated statement illustrations can come from anywhere. It’s a truism that may cause us to smile but seriously; a funny thing a child says, a misunderstanding in the supermarket line, words said in anger that have to be eaten later, literally anything a professional speaker hears about could become an illustration for a point being made. Be careful sharing those funny anecdotes around your clergyman. You may hear them again from the pulpit.

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Bible Study: What Next?

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Have you ever finished reading a really good book with mixed feelings? You enjoyed reading the book, were excited to reach the conclusion, but then realized you had no more of that book to read. After 13 weeks studying Hebrews that lesson series has come to end. If you missed one here or there, or didn’t want to pick up in the middle somewhere, you can easily start at the beginning and work through Hebrews at your own pace. Maybe you’d like to share the Hebrews study with a friend. Here are all the posts from that series conveniently arranged in order from start to finish:

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Happy Monday

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It’s getting colder and there are more hours of darkness this time of year, coffee ought to be kicking in pretty soon. This is Happy Monday #401.

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Satur-deja Vu

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There are 151 national cemeteries in 42 states and Puerto Rico but only from Arlington can you see the Washington Monument and the US Capitol. There are very few headstones in this shot because this section of the cemetery has not been filled yet. On November 10th, the day before Veterans’ Day, my mother-in-law was laid to rest and received military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Juanita Caroline Goad served in the United States Army from 1969 until 1991 and continued to work in Civil Service until she retired at 65. Family members gathered from Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and as Connecticut this week. It was a tropical 75 degrees at 2 PM in the middle of November and much of the fall foliage is still hanging around.

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iMonk Radio: Podcast #113

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“On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand” commentary in light of the world going to hell in a handbasket. Discussion of Mark Driscoll at the Desiring God Conference. Conflict with a “Lutheran brother” at the Boar’s Head Tavern.

Bible Study: Hebrews 13

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Read Hebrews 13

This is the final chapter of Hebrews and the last post is this Bible Study series. Like many New Testament letters there are some parting words of wisdom and encouragement. Some of these wisdom sayings are similar to what we find in other letters but some are unique to Hebrews.

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Happy Monday

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What we like to do every Monday morning is give you something to look forward to. No news to speak of, sometimes references to current events but mostly scripture, quotes, smiles and encouragement. Monday’s are tough especially if you had a relaxing weekend and good worship on Sunday.

This is Happy Monday #400!

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Satur-deja Vu

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What I like to do for the Satur-deja Vu is share human interest stories, things from my real life, a fun did you know kind of entry, and yes, mention a news headline or two. It’s a week in review because we are not all watching and listening to the same things. There is no way you missed this week’s ongoing… and going and going… election results. So the meme above is timely, topical and hopefully caused you to crack a smile. This election cycle is just so 2020 we shouldn’t have expected anything else. But all the news isn’t bad…

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iMonk Radio: Podcast #112

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In this week’s episode, Michael turns 52 and talks about his 4th gen. iPod Nano. Some discussion of a convention that he did not attend and has long since passed.

A current event at the time involving LifeWay stores leads to a discussion of women pastors. Michael also talks about New Reformation Press and what the rest of us can learn from Lutherans.

Bible Study: Hebrews 12

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Read Hebrews 12

Just a reminder: Clicking the Read Hebrews 12 link above will open Bible Gateway in a new tab. The text will open in ESV but you can easily change to any translation you wish or add a parallel. Clicking the play button will play audio of the Bible Study text.

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