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 was only 26. His life

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 home. Six years later during

Dose of Truth Christianity – Stronger than you think Tim Richards Christian anthropologist Jim Denison says in his June 28, 2023, Daily Article, we need to ask why some stories

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) 2023 Difference Maker of the

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 truth in unorthodox ways. While

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 “Joni and Friends Missouri Family

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 one of her seizures. When

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 than their upfront counterparts. This

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 first year as a grandparent.

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 Shaw helps me edit each

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 used them for over 40

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 nine of those he sold

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, America has become an increasingly

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 Brighton, England. She was a

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.” In his devotional on Jan.

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 the teachings of Jesus are

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 to order a coffee for

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 editor of the Chicago Tribune

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 Huang described how Bell graduated

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 president was elected on March

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 significant role in one of

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 I also admire his search

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 who reject the resurrection usually

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 States. It spoke of a

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, Ky., on Feb. 8, 2023.

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.” It was written by Bob

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 Never Knew,” did more than

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 sports. The Merriam Webster’s Intermediate

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 during Black History Month after

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 night before I attended our

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 the SS Dorchester, creating a

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 true? Nearly everyone recognizes there

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 State’s running back, Journey Brown,

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 also know how Jesus told

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 some areas while liberal 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 you read the recent Reader’s

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 New Year’s Day is seven

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 survey on YouGovAmerica.com reported in

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 news organization feels the citizens

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 ads that correspond to our

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 determine how much money the

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 grace before enjoying their annual

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 to Self-Control from the Bible

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 5:1-15. It tells the story

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 helped sponsor in St. Louis.

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, “You’re Gonna Miss This.” The

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 how grade-school students were falling

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 the stories of two British

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 about an event which occurred

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 Spain. He soon left Sweden

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 1990. I still remember how

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 inherited his father’s small farm.

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 issue of Reader’s Digest that

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 entitled, “How Politically Divided is

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 both Simon Peter and Andrew

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 teacher. His life’s work would

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 animal of which I had

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 unusual talent and a total

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 know where to shop.” However,

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 always fascinated by how he

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 we prepare to celebrate Independence

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 which others typically miss. He

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 of the former vice-president’s memorial

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 daughter Zoe. The judge came

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 visit to St. Petersburg, Russia.

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 that has become more highly

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 Dan Grider’s fascinating book, “The

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 whom I knew I would

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. A couple of weeks ago

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 to prove Christianity was not

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 moment I hear anyone say

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 and Beautiful God.” It was

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 Mount. The best-known part of

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 to children around the world.

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 to watch the daily horror

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 him several years ago. His

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 start of March Madness, when

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 I try to avoid writing

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 as his personal calling and

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. I recently learned another disturbing

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 “Our Daily Bread” devotional for

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 taken to an extreme, they

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.” He played the role of

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 experience but a lot 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 have our mothers ask, “Were

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. (The Sentinel ran a previous

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 topics like thankfulness every year.

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. I feel happy and content

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 that sermon shared only the

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 the routine she and granddaughter

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 return to normal anytime soon.

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 Knows Best, and 66-year-old actor

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 Tod Bolsinger, in which the

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, many despite fantastic athletic ability

Settling our disagreements

God in the shadows

The real… Rest of the Story

God honors perseverance

Good attitudes trump good rules

Love changes everything

Being agreeable

Comforting others

Good out of bad

Failing with grace

Overcoming doubt

The power of weakness

Honest to God

Trusting God no matter what

The role of faith in society

Biblical lessons from wildflowers

Control your temper

Our ultimate pursuit

The truth about you and me

God’s way is best

God’s way