Tony Cooke’s review of What I Learned While Destroying a Church by Gerald Brooks I thoroughly enjoyed reading, What I Learned While Destroying a Church, by Gerald Brooks. Gerald candidly […]
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Book Recommendations: To Better Care for People… An overseas Bible School recently inquired about books to use in training future pastors to be more effective in offering spiritual and biblical […]
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Pulpit Committee Question: Tony, do you have any resources about the types of questions a prospective pastor should ask to a “pulpit committee” that is considering him as their new […]
The “alms” that Jesus addressed in Matthew 6 was a very specific type of giving – it was charitable giving, or giving to the poor. I believe that one of the reasons Jesus emphasized what he did here was to protect the dignity of the poor. It can exploit the poor person (and be very embarrassing to them) if their receiving of someone else’s generosity becomes spotlighted for all to see, especially if the person doing the giving is really just “grand-standing” to make themselves look good. …read more
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Did the Apostle Paul make a mistake in going to Jerusalem (Acts 21)? Answer: This isn’t the first time I’ve been asked this, and the question has typically been connected […]
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What happens to babies and young children when they die? I know they haven’t had a chance to learn about Jesus or accept Him as their Savior. Can they still go to heaven? What about the sin nature that everyone is born with? I hear people refer to “the age of accountability.” What does that mean, and what does it have to do with these issues? …read more
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Is God OK with Cremation? My parents are elderly, and my father is making some decisions regarding the future. He wants to know if cremation is biblical and if it’s […]
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The Top Ten Signs You Overdid it at Thanksgiving Dinner: 10. Paramedics have to bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the La-Z-Boy. 9. The "Gravy […]
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Freedom to Trick-or-Treat By Danny Royer There is a strong trend in today’s church toward nonparticipation in Halloween and its customs. No trick-or-treat for the kids. No jack-o’-lanterns on the […]
Thoughts Regarding Fathers and Sons Rev. Tony Cooke The Top 10 Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say: 10. “Well, how ‘bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to […]
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The Gifts of the Wise Men By Tony Cooke Matthew 2:1-11 (NKJV) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise […]
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Have Yourself a Merry Substantive Christmas Rev. Tony Cooke OK, maybe it doesn’t have the flow of the song title, but I think it’s an important thought. Every year, countless […]
Quotes, Stories, and Illustrations for the 4th of July Two web-sites that are very helpful with patriotic information are www.amerisearch.net (William J. Federer) and www.wallbuilders.com (David Barton). "Do not let […]
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Maximizing Ministry on Patriotic Holidays By Pastor Tim Davidson Word of Faith Church and Outreach Center, Bismarck, North Dakota A few weeks before Veteran’s Day, one of the men in […]
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Maximizing Ministry on Patriotic Holidays An Interview with Pastor Tim Kutz of Victory Church, Bartlesville, Oklahoma Last year on Memorial Day we had one particular individual that I thought I’d […]
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Thoughts for Mother’s Day The following is a collection of quotes, sayings, stories, illustrations, and scriptures about mothers. It is my desire that any person wanting to remember his or […]
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Joseph – Father’s Day Message Note from Tony – The main outline for this message is not original with me. I came across it years ago, but don’t recall the […]
Boston preacher Dr. S.D. Gordon, placed a beat up, bent, rusted old bird cage beside his pulpit when he told this story. An unkempt, unwashed, little lad about 10 years old was coming up the alley swinging this old caved in bird cage with several tiny birds shivering on the floor of it. The compassionate Dr. Gordon asked the boy where he got the birds. He said he trapped them. Dr. Gordon asked what he was going to do with them. … read more
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Honoring Our Greatest Generation By Pastor Larry and Pam Millis Larry and Pam Millis founded Living Word Fellowship Church in St. Joseph, Illinois in January of 1981. They graduated from […]
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GREAT THOUGHTS REGARDING THE CROSS, AND THE SUFFERING AND DEATH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST John Maclaurin, a Scottish minister in the 1700’s contrasted the physical and spiritual sufferings with […]
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George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, […]
Great Thoughts for the New Year Getting a Fresh S.T.A.R.T. in the New Year Stop Making Excuses – Proverbs 28:13 – A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can […]
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Read Father’s Day quotes, humor, and stories about Father’s Day! This is an accumulation of quotes and stories that are sure to bless you and help you celebrate Father’s Day!
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The Geese and the Snowstorm Author Unknown There was once a man who did not believe in either the virgin birth of Christ or the spiritual meaning behind it, and […]
Tony Cooke’s review of What I Learned While Destroying a Church
Tony Cooke’s review of What I Learned While Destroying a Church by Gerald Brooks I thoroughly enjoyed reading, What I Learned While Destroying a Church, by Gerald Brooks. Gerald candidly […]
Book Recommendations: To Better Care for People…
Book Recommendations: To Better Care for People… An overseas Bible School recently inquired about books to use in training future pastors to be more effective in offering spiritual and biblical […]
Q & A – Pulpit Committees
Pulpit Committee Question: Tony, do you have any resources about the types of questions a prospective pastor should ask to a “pulpit committee” that is considering him as their new […]
Q & A – Should Large Offerings be Publicly Acknowledged?
The “alms” that Jesus addressed in Matthew 6 was a very specific type of giving – it was charitable giving, or giving to the poor. I believe that one of the reasons Jesus emphasized what he did here was to protect the dignity of the poor. It can exploit the poor person (and be very embarrassing to them) if their receiving of someone else’s generosity becomes spotlighted for all to see, especially if the person doing the giving is really just “grand-standing” to make themselves look good. …read more
Q & A – Did Paul Miss It?
Did the Apostle Paul make a mistake in going to Jerusalem (Acts 21)? Answer: This isn’t the first time I’ve been asked this, and the question has typically been connected […]
Q & A – The Age of Accountability?
What happens to babies and young children when they die? I know they haven’t had a chance to learn about Jesus or accept Him as their Savior. Can they still go to heaven? What about the sin nature that everyone is born with? I hear people refer to “the age of accountability.” What does that mean, and what does it have to do with these issues? …read more
Q & A – Is God OK with Cremation?
Is God OK with Cremation? My parents are elderly, and my father is making some decisions regarding the future. He wants to know if cremation is biblical and if it’s […]
Humor Section
TOP TEN SIGNS YOU OVERDID IT AT THANKSGIVING DINNER
The Top Ten Signs You Overdid it at Thanksgiving Dinner: 10. Paramedics have to bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the La-Z-Boy. 9. The "Gravy […]
Freedom to Trick-or-Treat
Freedom to Trick-or-Treat By Danny Royer There is a strong trend in today’s church toward nonparticipation in Halloween and its customs. No trick-or-treat for the kids. No jack-o’-lanterns on the […]
Thoughts Regarding Fathers and Sons
Thoughts Regarding Fathers and Sons Rev. Tony Cooke The Top 10 Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say: 10. “Well, how ‘bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to […]
The Gifts of the Wise Men by Tony Cooke
The Gifts of the Wise Men By Tony Cooke Matthew 2:1-11 (NKJV) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise […]
Have Yourself a Merry Substantive Christmas
Have Yourself a Merry Substantive Christmas Rev. Tony Cooke OK, maybe it doesn’t have the flow of the song title, but I think it’s an important thought. Every year, countless […]
Quotes, Stories, and Illustrations for the 4th of July
Quotes, Stories, and Illustrations for the 4th of July Two web-sites that are very helpful with patriotic information are www.amerisearch.net (William J. Federer) and www.wallbuilders.com (David Barton). "Do not let […]
Maximizing Ministry on Patriotic Holidays By Pastor Tim Davidson
Maximizing Ministry on Patriotic Holidays By Pastor Tim Davidson Word of Faith Church and Outreach Center, Bismarck, North Dakota A few weeks before Veteran’s Day, one of the men in […]
Maximizing Ministry on Patriotic Holidayswith Pastor Tim Kutz
Maximizing Ministry on Patriotic Holidays An Interview with Pastor Tim Kutz of Victory Church, Bartlesville, Oklahoma Last year on Memorial Day we had one particular individual that I thought I’d […]
Thoughts for Mother’s Day
Thoughts for Mother’s Day The following is a collection of quotes, sayings, stories, illustrations, and scriptures about mothers. It is my desire that any person wanting to remember his or […]
Joseph – Father’s Day Message
Joseph – Father’s Day Message Note from Tony – The main outline for this message is not original with me. I came across it years ago, but don’t recall the […]
Jesus and the Bird Cage by Paul Harvey
Boston preacher Dr. S.D. Gordon, placed a beat up, bent, rusted old bird cage beside his pulpit when he told this story. An unkempt, unwashed, little lad about 10 years old was coming up the alley swinging this old caved in bird cage with several tiny birds shivering on the floor of it. The compassionate Dr. Gordon asked the boy where he got the birds. He said he trapped them. Dr. Gordon asked what he was going to do with them. … read more
Honoring Our Greatest Generation By Pastor Larry and Pam Millis
Honoring Our Greatest Generation By Pastor Larry and Pam Millis Larry and Pam Millis founded Living Word Fellowship Church in St. Joseph, Illinois in January of 1981. They graduated from […]
Great Thoughts Regarding the Cross, and the Suffering, and Death of the Lord Jesus Christ
GREAT THOUGHTS REGARDING THE CROSS, AND THE SUFFERING AND DEATH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST John Maclaurin, a Scottish minister in the 1700’s contrasted the physical and spiritual sufferings with […]
George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, […]
Great Thoughts for the New Year
Great Thoughts for the New Year Getting a Fresh S.T.A.R.T. in the New Year Stop Making Excuses – Proverbs 28:13 – A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can […]
Father’s Day Quotes, Humor, and Stories
Read Father’s Day quotes, humor, and stories about Father’s Day! This is an accumulation of quotes and stories that are sure to bless you and help you celebrate Father’s Day!
The Geese and the Snowstorm Author Unknown
The Geese and the Snowstorm Author Unknown There was once a man who did not believe in either the virgin birth of Christ or the spiritual meaning behind it, and […]