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. …
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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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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 …
Why Did God Change Some People’s Name?
by Kevin Burton It blows me away that the sovereign God of the universe knows me by name, and in fact knows me inside and out. In this world I am anonymous, well beyond insignificant. I make almost no difference at all in the grand scheme of things. Think of it that way …
Obedience To God Is Key In The Christian Life
by Kevin Burton Teach us this day oh Lord, that “obey” is not Pig Latin, but a central and essential message of the Bible. I’m not sure which preacher it was that said the Ten Commandments are nor ten suggestions and of course everybody knows that without being told. But this is a …
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Bible Truth Is Spiritual Food, Good For You
by Kevin Burton “You are what you eat,” is a phrase I remember well from my fourth-grade health class. As a 9-year-old, I thought “OK, if you eat turkey, then you’re a turkey, ha ha!” I have moved past that bit of hilarity twice. Once was to seriously understand the value of …
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Think About And Cling To God’s Promises
by Kevin Burton “What’s up” is a greeting question we ask each other without thinking about it. It essentially asks, what is at the front of your mind? That good question was the focus of a recent message from the Bible app. My wife Jeannette sent it to me. The app reminds …
Put Your Hand To The Plow, For The Gospel
by Kevin Burton I have spent most of my life in the American Midwest, the breadbasket of the world, but I never did learn to use a plow. Nevertheless we are going to talk plows today as we learn about focus and hard work in service to God, in a message from Dr. …
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Salvation Through Jesus, Straight To The Point
by Kevin Burton “Write ‘em tight” they used to teach us in journalism school, “write ‘em tight.” That means don’t be wordy. Get to the point. That’s the first thing I thought of after reading a recent message from In Touch, the international radio and television ministry founded by the late Dr. …
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Another NFL Sunday With Time Ticking Away
by Kevin Burton Jerry Glanville was coaching the Atlanta Falcons when NFL Films famously caught him on camera criticizing a referee. “You’re in the N-F-L and that stands for “not for long” when you make calls like that.” Glanville is one of the most colorful figures in NFL history. You wouldn’t have …
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