Category Archives: Attitude

The Good Thing About Trouble

Posted on November 8, 2021 by russellmckinney

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. (James 1:2-3, N.L.T.) Dr. Lee … Continue reading →

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The Good Old Days

Posted on May 6, 2021 by russellmckinney

Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not inquire wisely concerning this. (Ecclesiastes 7:10, N.K.J.V.) Most of us have a tendency to pine for earlier days in our lives. I myself have a … Continue reading →

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Limburger Cheese, Traffic, & Roses

Posted on April 16, 2021 by russellmckinney

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:4, N.K.J.V.) Evangelist R.T. Kendall tells the story of some youngsters who played a prank on a man who … Continue reading →

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For the Furtherance of the Gospel

Posted on April 12, 2021 by russellmckinney

But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel. (Philippians 1:12, N.K.J.V.) The traditional view is that Paul wrote the books of Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, … Continue reading →

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Nobody to Blame!

Posted on March 17, 2021 by russellmckinney

Several years ago I cut a little article out of a Christian newspaper. I threw the article in my nightstand drawer where I keep some of the illustrations I’ve accumulated and didn’t think much more about it. Today I was … Continue reading →

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Does God Harden Hearts?

Posted on November 4, 2020 by russellmckinney

(“Questions From Israel’s Exodus” series: post #8) Scholars have long debated which of Egypt’s Pharaohs was the Pharaoh of the Exodus story. Some of the candidates are Amenhotep II, Raamses I, Sethi I, Rameses II, or Merenptah. What isn’t up … Continue reading →

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Jesus On You

Posted on August 31, 2020 by russellmckinney

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11, N.K.J.V.) A church member caught a wave of excitement about serving the Lord and said to his … Continue reading →

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Seeing Him Who Is Invisible

Posted on August 7, 2020 by russellmckinney

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. (Hebrews 11:27, N.K.J.V.) Moses was the adopted son of Pharaoh’s daughter. As such, he was Egyptian royalty. That’s not … Continue reading →

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A Word to the Confused

Posted on June 26, 2020 by russellmckinney

We are definitely living in confusing times, but we aren’t the first people ever to do so. The fact is that life turned confusing following Adam and Eve’s sin and has stayed that course for some 6,000 years now. No … Continue reading →

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When God Makes You Mad

Posted on April 9, 2020 by russellmckinney

“Jonah” series: (post #5) But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. (Jonah 4:1, N.K.J.V.) Have you walked with the Lord long enough and closely enough to learn that He can really tick you off sometimes? You say, “Oh, … Continue reading →

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