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Tall Like Us

I recently attended the North American Christian Convention that was held in Kansas City. There I ran into David, an old friend of mine. David is about 6’ 5”, so he stands out in a crowd. I am just a … Continue reading

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Clothed a Certain Way

This morning I was walking in downtown Indianapolis, on my way to the final day of the North American Christian Convention. Someone on the street noticed that I was wearing a blue University of Kentucky basketball T-shirt. Smiling, he remarked, … Continue reading

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Bringing Home the Bacon

I recently shared a story Kyle Idleman told at the North American Christian Convention in Louisville earlier this month. Here is another story Kyle told in his sermon there. Kyle has always loved the taste of bacon. However, he married … Continue reading

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Taking a Stand

Bob Russell preached at the Friday morning session at the North American Christian Convention in Orlando. In his sermon, Bob reminded us that the church must not try to become more like the world in an effort to be accepted … Continue reading

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With the Great Ones

We had some wonderful speakers at the North American Christian Convention in Orlando this week. I felt privileged to get close to some of them. I sat just a few feet away from Reggie McNeal as he presented a seminar. … Continue reading

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Spectacular View

Several years ago, my wife and I attended the North American Christian Convention in Denver. Wanting to spend some time in the mountains, we scheduled a week of vacation time right after the convention. We rented a car and planned … Continue reading

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Thanks in All Circumstances

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”—1 Thessalonians 5:18. I saw this verse put to the test recently. My wife and I were worshiping with some friends at the North American Christian … Continue reading

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Unplugged

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”—Mark 1:35. Even Jesus needed to get away from the hectic activities of everyday life … Continue reading

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God Loves Everybody

Dudley Rutherford My wife and I didn’t see them, but there were some protesters at the North American Christian Convention in Cincinnati yesterday. Some people from the Westboro cult (they are neither Baptist nor a church) were protesting the fact … Continue reading

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Preview of Heaven

My Uncle Bob Wilmoth preached for many years in Texas. He and his family would make the drive to Kentucky every summer to visit family here. They were often able to time their vacation to coincide with the North American … Continue reading

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