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Dose of Truth The hope of Easter Tim Richards Each of us must eventually deal with the grief of losing a family member or close
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Dose of Truth The hope of Easter Tim Richards Each of us must eventually deal with the grief of losing a family member or close
Dose of Truth Be more like Jesus Tim Richards Lewis Lawes became the warden at Sing Sing in 1921. At the time it was one
Dose of Truth Improving your relationships Many years ago, I read of an unhappy woman who had an appointment with the well-known and highly respected
Dose of Truth Love your enemies I recently discovered New York Times best-selling author Richard Paul Evans and fell in love with his books. In
Dose of Truth A legacy of faith What are you doing to impact your family? This question may feel manipulative, but that is not my
Dose of Truth Do not forget During the oil crises and embargo in the 1970s, Dutch researchers began evaluating their country’s energy consumption. They discovered
Dose of Truth God gives us each other In a June 22, 2006, USA Today article, experts reported Americans had 33% fewer close friends than
Dose of Truth Treating others right In General Colin Powell’s fascinating book, “It Worked for Me,” the former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff
Dose of Truth Unexpected potential All NFL team add fresh players to their roster during the annual draft. Every coach and their staff spend hours
Dose of Truth What matters most? How long can you hold your breath? As I prepared to write today’s column, I took three deep breaths,
Dose of Truth God watches over us Charlotte Wechsler was blind and lived on a dead-end street. She used a white cane when she took
Dose of Truth Mistakes do not limit God Have you ever failed? I know the answer because of my own failures and because I have
Dose of Truth God cares about you Every person faces a challenging situation at some point in life. Some challenges are merely day-to-day frustrations, some
Dose of Truth Do not quit living Mark Batterson tells this fascinating story about Queen Victoria in his fine book, “Win the Day: 7 Daily
Dose of Truth Christmas questions I recently reflected on how much our perceptions of Christmas change as we get older. To illustrate, consider the following
Dose of Truth The tragedy of unreturned love Elizabeth Barrett had published four poetry books by the time she was 12 years old. Three years
Dose of Truth A baby can change everything In her April 30, 2024, “Our Daily Bread” devotional, Xochitl Dixon wrote about her son, Xavier. She
Dose of Truth Who is your father? Fred Craddock, one of the last century’s great preachers, once told about a vacation to Gatlinburg, Tenn., where
Dose of Truth Give thanks Have you heard the tragic yet inspirational story of Anthony Ray Hinton? Though innocent, he was convicted of the 1985
Dose of Truth Our firm foundation Recognize the name John Rippon? Most of us do not, but about 250 years ago this British pastor served
Dose of Truth The church will prevail Seven years ago, on Nov. 5, 2017, First Baptist Church, of Sutherland Springs, Texas, made news around the
Dose of Truth Who do you trust? No matter who you voted for Tuesday, or if you even voted, you are probably glad this year’s
Dose of Truth God welcomes us One of my favorite authors, Pastor Charles Swindoll, turned 90 earlier this month. He has written over 70 books;
Dose of Truth The high cost of low morality Nearly 10 years ago, I read a disturbing story that caught my attention and left me
Dose of Truth Our mysterious hope Honest people recognize the presence of both good and evil in our world. Dr. Jim Denison’s Oct. 8, 2024,
Dose of Truth Sacrificial serving Though his extraordinary bravery has inspired millions, few readily recognize the name Desmond Doss. This unusual soldier’s story was the
Dose of Truth Only God knows Last week, our church hosted a group of senior adults on a visit to Niagara Falls. According to the
Dose of Truth Living up to our potential Like many of you, I grew up in rural America. I remember my Grandma Richards being the
Dose of Truth Digital vegetables, not digital candy I was privileged to recently watch a lecture about the impact of children consuming too much electronic
Dose of Truth Talk less, listen more We all need friends, yet many say they have few friends who genuinely care about them. Friendship is
Dose of Truth Finding common ground In her March 17, 2024, “Our Daily Bread” devotional, Christian author Xochitl Dixon wrote about her experience as a
Dose of Truth Practice makes perfect In James Clear’s excellent book, “Atomic Habits,” the author writes about University of Florida professor Jerry Uelsmann dividing students
Dose of Truth Motivating others In “The One Year Book of Amazing Stories,” Robert Petterson tells the story of Jack, a boy struggling with the
Dose of Truth Thanks, Dad! Those who know me know the last month has been challenging. Four weeks ago, my dad’s doctor found a mass
Dose of Truth Recognizing our worth Moving from childhood into puberty and then to adulthood is never easy. The “tween” stage is often a period
Dose of Truth Embracing change The Bible contains many fascinating stories from Jesus’ life. One of the most interesting is found in John 5:1-15 about
Dose of Truth We need not be lonely In a survey on loneliness that appeared in the Jan. 31, 2020, Minneapolis Post, Susan Perry reported
Dose of Truth Trust Last Friday, my wife and I took our grandson, J, to the St. Louis Aquarium. Since he is not yet 2,
Dose of Truth America has been blessed During the deadly September attack, casualties mounted, with both the capital and the White House being targeted. What
Dose of Truth The danger of pride Until recently, I knew little about the Korean Conflict except that the U.S. entered the fight in 1950
Dose of Truth Priorities Our church staff is reading an incredible book suggesting tiny changes can produce remarkable results. In “Atomic Habits,” James Clear combines
Dose of Truth Happy Father’s Day In 1995, 35-year-old Wendy Lawrence flew her first Space Shuttle mission and later flew three more times. She had
Dose of Truth Being available for our little ones On May 17, my wife and I welcomed our first granddaughter. Baby R weighed in at
Dose of Truth Ask God to bless your marriage You are not alone if you have forgotten the news from Sept. 20, 2016. Only minutes
Dose of Truth A debt of gratitude Next Monday, the United States will officially observe Memorial Day for the 156th time. There were occasions before
Dose of Truth You have amazing worth When 15-year-old Amanda Jane Cooper saw “Wicked” on Broadway, she immediately wanted to play the role of Glinda.
Dose of Truth Helping vs. oppressing As I walked to my car following a very busy Sunday, a man called across our parking lot, “Are
Dose of Truth A challenge worth embracing Our church staff has been reading James Clear’s fascinating book, “Atomic Habits, Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results.” The book
Dose of Truth Trusting God I took my grandson to the library for the first time last Friday. J enjoys being read to, so I
Dose of Truth Just the right word Last Sunday, I read an inspirational Reader’s Digest post, “The 100 Greatest Compliments You Could Ever Give or
Dose of Truth God’s protective love In “How Firm a Foundation,” Jennifer Benson Schuldt described a visit to her great-grandmother’s house when she was a
Dose of Truth Always trusting God My friend Irene Hurt shared this story about Stephen Grellat, which appeared in “Measure Your Life,” by Wesley Duewel.
Dose of Truth The hope of Easter Popular author Jim Cymbala became pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle in 1971. He once wrote about a particularly
Dose of Truth Blind faith vs. genuine faith For more than 1,000 years, astronomers believed stars and planets revolved around the earth. They observed how
Dose of Truth Choices Columnist Bill Crowder wrote in a recent “Our Daily Bread” devotional that according to the Daily Mirror, a British newspaper, the
Dose of Truth Burgers to blessings Ray Kroc was an incredibly successful entrepreneur. The 52-year-old believed he had discovered a gold mine when he entered
Dose of Truth Has stealing become the new norm? If you are like me, you are getting used to using self-check-out lines when you shop.
Dose of Truth Love is kind Love is kind I recently listened to Carol Burnett read her autobiography, “This Time Together.” The star’s story is
Dose of Truth Better together Sometimes a single word can bring a thousand memories to mind, words like: “Mom,” “Dad” or “Sweetheart.” Some names from
Dose of Truth Hearing God’s voice My friend, Bob Johnston, was pastor of the First Baptist Church of Rolla for over 30 years. He recently
Dose of Truth Dangerous up and down A few years ago, I read an “Our Daily Bread” devotional by Mike Wittmer about a mountain climber
Dose of Truth Commitment to a higher purpose Each Christmas someone in my family gives me a book they know I will use for future
Dose of Truth God can bring good from bad Tim Richards I recently finished, “Before We Were Yours,” a fascinating novel by Lisa Wingate. Her
Dose of Truth A fresh start Tim Richards Those who read my last column may remember I wrote about Michael and Matthew Clark; two brothers
Dose of Truth Achieving maturity Tim Richards Yahoo published a fascinating article in 2012 about two brothers living in England. In 2006, Michael and Matthew
Dose of Truth God never forgets Tim Richards Each year thousands of people who are not typical ballet fans watch the “Nutcracker,” the most popular
Dose of Truth The power of love Tim Richards First-lady Roselynn Carter passed away on Nov. 19, 2023. Her death and thinking about her family’s
Dose of Truth The Lord is my shepherd Tim Richards The twenty-third Psalm is one of the most famous passages in the Bible. Part of
Dose of Truth Loneliness Tim Richards In Sam Kim’s excellent book, “A Holy Haunting,” the author referenced a recent national survey released by Cigna, a
Dose of Truth Well done Tim Richards Many years ago, I read best-selling author John Maxwell’s fascinating book, “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.” Maxwell
Dose of Truth We need God Tim Richards If watching world news these days makes you nervous you are far from alone. It is also
Dose of Truth God can use you Tim Richards When a mother who had taken cocaine and oxycodone during her pregnancy gave birth in May
Dose of Truth Second chances Tim Richards I once read about a man whose name was mistakenly included in the obituary column of his local
Dose of Truth Don’t forget to do good Tim Richards Larry Davies and I are friends though we have never met nor spoken by phone.
Dose of Truth The surprising power of kindness Tim Richards Jimmy Abbott was born Sept. 19, 1967, without a right hand. When he started school
Dose of Truth ‘My Jesus I Love Thee’ Tim Richards William Featherston was born in Montreal Canada in 1846. He would die there when he
Dose of Truth Life is short Tim Richards The boy was barely a year old when the atomic bomb dropped just 100 miles from his
Dose of Truth Christianity – Stronger than you think Tim Richards Christian anthropologist Jim Denison says in his June 28, 2023, Daily Article, we need
Dose of Truth Being a hero by serving Tim Richards My niece, Jennie Randolph, was honored on August 17 as the Daily American Republic (DAR)
Dose of Truth God loves us unconditionally Tim Richards I love the parables found in scripture. Jesus often used these fictional stories to teach spiritual
Dose of Truth The amazing power of teamwork Tim Richards A couple of weeks ago I was privileged to serve as the photographer for the
Dose of Truth Helping others Tim Richards Five-year-old Beth Usher experienced up to 100 seizures every day. She often injured herself when she fell during
Dose of Truth Honoring the overlooked Tim Richards Far too often those who work behind the scenes are either ignored or viewed as less valuable
Dose of Truth Grandchildren Tim Richards As my wife and I approach the first birthday of our first grandchild I have been thinking about my
Dose of Truth Do your best each day Tim Richards Most of you who read my weekly columns do not know that my friend David
Dose of Truth Finding hope Tim Richards Stories are one of the most powerful tools speakers have at their disposal. As a pastor I have
Dose of Truth God knows Tim Richards In 1994, the FBI arrested Aldrich Ames for espionage. He was a CIA agent for 30 years; during
Dose of Truth What America needs Tim Richards This week our country celebrates its 247th birthday. While Americans enjoy the freedoms our constitution affords us,
Dose of Truth God loves us as we are Tim Richards Charlotte Elliot, born in 1789, grew up in the home of a minister in
Dose of Truth Gratitude is an attitude Tim Richards Over the course of many years, James Banks has had many devotionals in “Our Daily Bread.”
Dose of Truth Jesus loves you Tim Richards For over 2,000 years the life of Jesus has fascinated millions. Even many who do not follow
Dose of Truth Sharing our blessings Tim Richards Each morning on his way to work, Glen went through the drive-through of a local coffee shop
Dose of Truth A case for faith Tim Richards Lee Strobel’s journey to faith was long and difficult. The former atheist was an award-winning legal
Dose of Truth Consistent faithfulness Tim Richards I enjoyed reading about young Nelson Bell in the Oct. 28, 2022, “Our Daily Bread.” Devotional writer Karen
Dose of Truth Acknowledging failure Tim Richards Few outside the ranks of historians know much about President James Garfield and for good reason; our 20th
Dose of Truth Serving others Tim Richards All of us have read an inspirational story which made us smile, however, occasionally, a friend plays a
Dose of Truth An unexpected lesson from Einstein Tim Richards I have always been fascinated by physicist Albert Einstein. His intellect is certainly amazing, but
Dose of Truth Hope Tim Richards In “The Jesus I Never Knew,” award-winning author Philip Yancey examines the story of Jesus’ resurrection. He says those
Dose of Truth Overcoming loneliness Tim Richards Last November an article from Michigan State University addressed the devastating impact of rampant loneliness in the United
Dose of Truth Revival at Asbury Tim Richards Did you hear about the recent Asbury revival? Continuous revival services began at Asbury University, in Wilmore,
Dose of Truth Surprising endings Tim Richards For many years country music fans have enjoyed the beautiful harmonies of the hit, “Song of the South.”
Dose of Truth The surprising truth about god’s forgiveness Tim Richards Philip Yancey is one of my favorite authors. His fascinating book, “The Jesus I
Dose of Truth Amazing kindness Tim Richards While I like sports, I have many friends who love them. Sportsmanship is important in the world of
Dose of Truth Make pleasing god your priority Tim Richards I decided to use the story of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler in a weekly column
Dose of Truth Healthy marriages Tim Richards Like most of you, I watched Sunday’s Super Bowl along with an estimated 150 million viewers, but the
Dose of Truth Sacrificial love Tim Richards Eighty years ago, Feb. 3, 1943, on a frigid night in the North Atlantic, a German torpedo struck
Dose of Truth The limits of knowledge Tim Richards All of us have heard the statement, “knowledge is power.” I have a question, is this
Dose of Truth God’s help to overcome stress Tim Richards The Penn State Nittany Lions played the Memphis Tigers in the 2019 Cotton Bowl. Penn
Dose of Truth Don’t give up Tim Richards Many people have heard the story found in Matthew 14 of Jesus walking on water. Most probably
Dose of Truth Leading by serving Tim Richards Few today know much about our 22nd and 24th president, Grover Cleveland. He was financially conservative in
Dose of Truth Wise words Tim Richards As we begin 2023, most of us are looking for ways to gain fresh perspective. Perhaps some of
Dose of Truth The power of kindness Tim Richards Most of us put a great deal of time and energy into preparing for Christmas. While
Dose of Truth Why Jesus came Tim Richards According to a 2022 nerdwallet.com article, 84% of Americans buy Christmas gifts for friends and family. Another
Dose of Truth For you Tim Richards I subscribe to the 1440 Daily Digest, a politically balanced synopsis of each day’s top news stories. This
Dose of Truth God is personal Tim Richards If you pay close attention, you may be aware advertisers monitor our online habits and create personalized
Dose of Truth Wisdom Tim Richards Everyone knows our national government spends a lot of money. The federal budget for 2022 is $6.011 trillion. To
Dose of Truth Thanksgiving Tim Richards Even if your family does not consistently pray before meals, surveys show more than half of U.S. families say
Dose of Truth The power of godly habits Tim Richards I am currently reading Drew Dyck’s intriguing book, “Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets
Dose of Truth Embracing change Tim Richards The Bible contains many fascinating stories from Jesus’ remarkable life. One of the most interesting is in John
Dose of Truth God’s surprising angels Tim Richards I read Lisa’s story in the Oct. 4, 2020, Our Daily Bread devotional. Lisa did not know
Dose of Truth An amazing answer to prayer Tim Richards I recently had the privilege of attending the 2022 Legacy Grandparenting Summit, which our church
Dose of Truth Are you looking? Tim Richards Even if you are not a country music fan, you have probably heard Trace Adkin’s 2008 hit,
Dose of Truth Persistence Tim Richards In 1954, Life magazine published a critical exposé of American education which captured the public’s attention. It focused on
Dose of Truth Living for the glory of God Tim Richards One of my favorite movies is the 1981 classic, “Chariots of Fire,” which tells
Dose of Truth God’s grace changes lives Tim Richards John Newton was born in 1725. On Sept. 3, 2020, my favorite blogger, Jim Denison, wrote
Dose of Truth New beginnings Tim Richards In the late 1890s, Swedish Christian, Eric Lund felt God was leading him to become a missionary to
Dose of Truth My new grandson Tim Richards My oldest nephew celebrated his 32nd birthday on Sept. 2. He was born on Labor Day in
Dose of Truth Life is short Tim Richards Leo Tolstoy, one of Russia’s greatest authors, once penned the story of a young Russian farmer who
Dose of Truth Offering forgiveness Tim Richards I quickly knew when I began reading, “Forgiving My Father,” by M. William Lensch in the February 2018
Dose of Truth We have a lot to learn Tim Richards The Washington Post recently featured an article by John Greer and Mary Catherine Sullivan
Dose of Truth Remembering Andrew Tim Richards Several years ago, I did a sermon series on the twelve. I found it interesting that Jesus called
Dose of Truth ‘Precious Lord Take My Hand’ Tim Richards Thomas Dorsey, born in 1899, was the son of a Baptist minister and a piano
Dose of Truth Making a difference Tim Richards Homelessness among our children is a tragedy, unfortunately, it is not a new problem. In 1850 New
Dose of Truth Active or passive? Tim Richards Sheridan Voysey’s July 23, 2022, Our Daily Bread Devotional caught my attention when he wrote about an
Dose of Truth Focus on faithfulness Tim Richards In his book, “Holy Sweat,” author Tim Hansel tells the story of Clarence Jordan, a man with
Dose of Truth Money Tim Richards Catchy quotes often offer helpful perspective. A famous rich man once said, “Whoever says money can’t buy happiness doesn’t
Dose of Truth Difficult moments Tim Richards I am a big fan of author Robert Fulghum and have read most of his books. I am
Dose of Truth Do more than talk… Tim Richards Several years ago, my children gave me a book of presidential quotes for Father’s Day. As
Dose of Truth Jesus definition of greatness Tim Richards Tony Campolo is someone who consistently impresses me with his ability to see lessons in life
Dose of Truth Grace offers each of us hope Tim Richards Hubert Humphrey’s funeral was held on Jan. 16, 1978. Newsweek Magazine carried the story
Dose of Truth Murder Tim Richards The former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, Alexander Sanders, told the following story about his
Dose of Truth Prayer Tim Richards Philip Yancey’s excellent book, “Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference,” begins with a story from the author’s November 2002
Dose of Truth Committed to truth and tolerance Tim Richards Contemporary society has made the word “truth” unpopular and has replaced it with another virtue
Dose of Truth Trust God to help you thrive Tim Richards In recent weeks I have been teaching a class based on Hal Seed and
Dose of Truth God cares about you Tim Richards For as long as I can remember I have been a fan of an influential man
Dose of Truth Glorifying God through our kindness Tim Richards You probably have not heard this recent story, but it will likely make you smile.
Dose of Truth The positive impact of Christianity Tim Richards Perhaps you have heard of Lee Strobel, the Chicago Sun Times journalist who set out
Dose of Truth The importance of your name Tim Richards Although the name “Tim” is common in the English language, it catches my attention the
Dose of Truth A holiday worth celebrating Tim Richards Jesus’ trial before the Roman governor, Pilate, in John 18 is fascinating. Pilate’s primary concern was
Dose of Truth God’s love Tim Richards Earlier this year in my men’s group at church, we read James Bryan Smith’s excellent book, “The Good
Dose of Truth Jesus’ countercultural perspective Tim Richards The world’s most famous sermon was preached by Jesus; it is commonly called, The Sermon on the
Dose of Truth God is at work Tim Richards Each Christmas our church has a massive drive to fill shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse to distribute
Dose of Truth Responding to Ukraine Tim Richards All of us have been touched by the tragic stories coming out of Ukraine. It is heartbreaking
Dose of Truth Blessed to be a blessing Tim Richards Dr. Jim Denison, in his Oct. 15, 2020, Daily Article, shared something a colleague told
Dose of Truth A life well lived Tim Richards If you follow men’s college basketball you know we are a mere two weeks from the
Dose of Truth We need God’s help Tim Richards Over the last few years Americans have become increasingly polarized about politics. With that in mind
Dose of Truth The people God uses Tim Richards The Hebrew word, “Lemuel” means “devoted to God.” Lemuel Haynes took the meaning of his name
Dose of Truth Jesus on divorce Tim Richards My church is starting a support group for hurting people whose marriages have been shattered by divorce.
Dose of Truth The surprising power of confession Tim Richards Several months ago my friend who helps edit my columns, sent me the link to
Dose of Truth Stay alert Tim Richards Occasionally I hear a story which makes me simultaneously smile and shudder. One I recently read in the
Dose of Truth We need each other Tim Richards We live in a world which increasingly emphasizes our individuality. While personal rights are important, when
Dose of Truth We could never imagine Tim Richards Future President Ronald Reagan starred in the 1939 Warner Brother’s film, “Code of the Secret Service.”
Dose of Truth A remarkable partnership Tim Richards I consider Bob Johnston one of my mentors. In my early 30s, Bob had a little more
Dose of Truth The hope of Christmas Tim Richards Many of us have left a door open at some point in our childhood only to
Dose of Truth Living with purpose Tim Richards Some of you may have noticed my column did not appear in your newspaper in last week.
Dose of Truth An attitude of gratitude Tim Richards An attitude of gratitude One of the challenges pastors and writers face is dealing with important
Dose of Truth 15 years Tim Richards As I write these words I am sitting alone in my in-laws’ living room reflecting on my blessings.
Dose of Truth The power of proper perspective Tim Richards I recently began a sermon with this story told by author Randy Alcorn but in
Dose of Truth Grief and hope Tim Richards In the March 7, 2018, edition of the devotional guide, “Our Daily Bread,” Cindy Hess Kasper described
Dose of Truth The power of a kind heart Tim Richards In a recent national poll 81% of Americans believe life after COVID-19 will not
Dose of Truth Making a positive difference Tim Richards What do Elinor Donahue, who achieved national fame as Betty Anderson in the 1950s sitcom, Father
Dose of Truth Off our map Tim Richards About a year ago my oldest daughter, Johanna, gave me the fascinating book, “Canoeing the Mountains” by
Dose of Truth Give 100% Tim Richards I fear we often pay too much attention to professional athletes. While some serve as remarkable role models,
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