by Kevin Burton One of my teachers planted a question in our minds: “Where is the front?” His idea was that once you know, and everyone agrees on, which side of an object or a building is the front, you can go on describing the object, giving instructions about it. You have it …
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Embrace The Blessing Of Being Inadequate
by Kevin Burtom A recent message from In Touch ministries begins, “From time to time, a sense of insufficiency will surface in all of us.” Yeah, I’m thinking, “what do you mean from time to time?” If you mean from one minute to the next, then sure, from time to time I feel inadequate. …
Live The Example Christ Set For Husbands
by Kevin Burton Husbands, take note. Here’s a lesson in love from the book of Ephesians. Whether your wedding anniversary is coming up, as mine is, or not, the Apostle Paul’s admonition should be on your mind at all times and close to your heart. May your wife warm herself in the …
He Is Risen! There Is Hope For The Hopeless
by Kevin Burton Your tombstone and mine will land with the thud of finality. Jesus’ tombstone was pushed aside in very short order. This was God’s plan, and we rejoice in it today on Easter, as we serve a risen Savior, who conquered death to make a way for us to be saved. …
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Let The Saints Praise Jesus, The Rocks Be Quiet
by Kevin Burton A philosopher once defined “nothing” as “that which rocks dream about.” That makes sense, drives home the point. Rocks don’t dream as far as I know. But talking rocks, now that’s a thing. Or at least could be, if need be. The story is told, “the triumphal entry,” …
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Twelve Idioms That Came From The Bible
by Dictionary Scoop Many common phrases we use today are direct quotes from the Bible. They have slipped seamlessly into everyday conversation, often with little thought to their origins. Which of these sayings do you use? 1-Drop in the Bucket The phrase “a drop in the bucket” refers to something very small or insignificant compared …
Listen, And God Will Reveal His Presence
by Kevin Burton Wouldn’t you love to get an e-mail from God with a PowerPoint presentation attached? “Here’s my step-by-step plan for your life.” And while I’m dreaming, let’s throw in a timeline. And contact info for those who will help, and an avoid list for people places and things to stay away …
Good Advice: Hold Lightly To Earthly Things
by Kevin Burton James called your life and mine “a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14b NKJV). Even those with a complete lack of discernment and self-awareness, if they would pause long enough to just do the math of life, I think would still come to …
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Don’t Give Up! God Has Your Answer
by Kevin Burton If you’re in despair and you need an answer right now, something real to grab hold of, take your troubles to the living God of the universe. This is the sound advice from a message by the late Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries. With a sincere heart, …
What If God Saw Fit To Change Your Name?
by Kevin Burton The Bible records instances when God placed a person’s life on a significantly different trajectory, and drove home the point by changing their name./ We looked into some of those yesterday. For example, God changed that noted trickster Jacob’s name, which meant “supplanter,” to “Israel,” meaning “having power with God.” …
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