Occasionally people ask my opinion on various personal or church issues. I recently received the following question which I have reprinted below, followed by my response. QUESTION Bob, I have a dear friend and lover of Christ. Her husband passed away unexpectedly this morning. I know of her struggles to bring him to Christ,...
ASK BOB: “What should we say at the funeral of an unbeliever?”
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What the UofL Scandal Teaches Us About Ultimate Hope
The College Basketball scandal that rocked the University of Louisville this past week has deeply disappointed every loyal Cardinal fan — me included. I’ve asked myself why this ongoing ordeal has left me so empty and depressed. Was it because I am in danger of having an enjoyable hobby taken away or is it because college basketball...
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Dead Man Talking?
Occasionally people ask my opinion on various personal or church issues. I recently received the following question which I have reprinted below, followed by my response. QUESTION Bob, I recently quoted you when a relative asked what I thought about ghosts. I remembered you referencing what Jesus said to the man on the cross...
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The Oft-Repeated Cycle of Church History
A decade ago when I was the minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, our mission statement read, “We exist to evangelize the lost, edify the saved, minister to the needy and be a conscience in the community.” Experts on effective mission statements insisted it needed to be abbreviated so everyone could grasp...
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Nabeel Qureshi – a Modern Apostle Paul (4/13/1983 – 9/16/2017)
I was deeply saddened when Nabeel Qureshi passed away last month. Nabeel attended one of my first mentoring retreats at Country Lake Camp about a decade ago. He was the closest thing to the Apostle Paul of anyone I’ve ever met. He was a brilliant man who vehemently resisted Christianity in his youth. He experienced...
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ASK BOB: “How Could a Loving God Order Executions?”
Occasionally people ask my opinion on various personal or church issues. I recently received the following question which I have reprinted below, followed by my response. QUESTION Bob, How does a Christian respond to those who say they cannot believe in a God who would make laws to kill an adulterer and/or order the...
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Questions to Deepen Christian Relationships
In the past month, I’ve experienced three in-depth conversations with Christian friends that have significantly enriched my walk with Christ. Each time I came away from the small group discussion feeling that I knew my fellow believers better and that we had truly encouraged one another spiritually. The Bible instructs us to, “…encourage one another...
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ASK BOB: What’s the Difference Between Catholics and Protestants?
Occasionally people ask my opinion on various personal or church issues. I recently received the following question which I have reprinted below, followed by my response. QUESTION Mr. Russell, I just transferred from a Christian school to a public school and I am loving the friends I have made at my new school. I attend...
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Thanksgiving – My Favorite Holiday
Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. It’s one of the few holidays that hasn’t been commercialized. It’s simply a time when families get together and celebrate God’s goodness. If America’s first settlers could give thanks for their meager harvest after experiencing so much hardship and grief the previous year, we should be overwhelmed with gratitude...
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Sex Abuse Allegations Highlight Desperate Need to Restore Biblical Values
Early in October allegations of sexual abuse by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein were made public. Since then a plethora of women has been emboldened to publicly share their stories of sexual misconduct. Famous Hollywood actors, professional athletes, successful businessmen, influential politicians, television personalities and even a 93-year-old former president are now facing consequences for claims...
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A Lasting Legacy — Single Parents, Take Heart!
Occasionally people ask my opinion on various personal or church issues. I recently received the following question which I have reprinted below, followed by my response. QUESTION Bob, Years ago you said something in a sermon, and I am wondering if you can verify if I remember correctly. If I recall you said your grandmother...
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ASK BOB: How Should Christians Respond to Immigration Issues?
Occasionally people ask my opinion on various personal or church issues. I recently received the following question which I have reprinted below, followed by my response. QUESTION Bob, I have a question about immigrants that enter the US illegally. Some may or may not commit crimes but nevertheless are often protected and provided for in...
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Is Peace on Earth a Christmas Fantasy?
The angels’ message on that first Christmas concluded with, “…and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.” That hopeful greeting, “Peace on Earth,” is often etched on Christmas cards and sung about in carols. But frankly, it doesn’t seem to be working. There’s so much turmoil around us. The entire world is...
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Have a Very, Very Thankful Christmas!
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Cor. 9:15) Have a very, very Thankful Christmas! Christmas – When The Son of God became The Son of Man that we might become Children of God.
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A New Year’s Resolution That Could Make an Eternal Difference
I preached this morning at Compassion Christian Church in Savannah, Georgia. It’s a vibrant megachurch where Cam Huxford, a long-time friend, has served as minister for over thirty years. I spoke about “The Urgency of Evangelism” from Luke 14:15-24 and encouraged those in attendance to make a much-needed New Year’s Resolution. It’s a resolution I’d...
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The Benefits of Suffering
One of the toughest questions Christians have to answer is, “If God is all-loving and all-powerful why does He permit so much suffering in the world?” There is no simplistic answer to that question. We probably won’t fully understand it until the Lord unfolds His master-plan in eternity. While I don’t have a clear answer...
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We Need Your Help, Please!
I’ve been blogging once-a-week for almost ten years. However, this weekend I’m going to use this post for something entirely different. Don Waddell has been my Administrative Assistant for the past decade, and he has been a loyal friend and incredible helper to me. He’s the detail person behind our complicated monthly mentoring retreats for...
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Twelve Steps to Nurture New Friendships As You Get Older
. Before I begin this post I want to first say THANK YOU!!! In this space last week I made an appeal asking for a kidney donor for Nancy Waddell. Nancy is the godly wife of Don Waddell, my Administrative Assistant, and she’s been on dialysis for two years. We have been overwhelmed by...
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ASK BOB: “What is the sin that leads to death?”
Before I begin this post I want to share a thank you note I received from Nancy Waddell. We’ve now received 30 responses to our request for a kidney donor!! “Bob: Don told me earlier today that we have had over 30 people reach out to us and offer to give me a kidney. We are...
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ASK BOB: “Can a Christian practice yoga?”
Occasionally people ask my opinion on various personal or church issues. I recently received the following question which I have reprinted below, followed by my response. QUESTION Bob, Can one practice yoga very superficially, as in, using it solely as a source for stretching for athleticism, and still be a steadfast Christian? I have...
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