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Listen while you read: "There Shall Be Showers Of Blessing"1
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2 Timothy 4:2-3 – I solemnly urge you: proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favourable or unfavourable; convince, rebuke, encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching. For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine.
- Dear Sir:
Times change and so too do community newspapers. I was looking at an old paper from over one hundred years ago. Among all the other items was the sermon from the Kirk Church that week written out in its entirety. This would have been done, I presume, by one of your reporters taking down every word and reproducing it faithfully for the community to consider.
Yes, times have changed.
I visited your offices last fall and suggested the inclusion of a weekly devotional item of a few lines, a few thoughts to guide the day or brighten the moment. I thank your paper for the consideration given to the idea.
By the way, I never did hear back from you.
Shortly after, however, began the weekly horoscopes. Maybe that was answer enough. I know I cannot write as well as the syndicated horoscopes, or read the future and thereby assure your readers of a winning lottery ticket or a chance to meet a tall dark stranger, but I can share a bit of good news about God's love in Jesus Christ. Yes, times are changing and maybe I should learn to 'go with the flow'. How about a column on Palm reading, or maybe a local version of Dear Abby. Let's call it 'Counselling with Ken. Or how about…
- Yours, tongue in cheek –
- Ken Stright
Prayer: God, help us find new ways of sharing your good news through Jesus Christ. Amen.
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About the author:
Kenn Stright <kennethstright@yahoo.ca>
West Petpeswick, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Thank you, Kenn, for sharing your experience. Unfortunately times have changed and your prayer is a good one.
Times have certainly changed, and even the future of newspapers is in doubt. But I am fortunate to live in the Southeast of the US. It’s often referred to as the Bible Belt. Here we still see columns written by Christian preachers in our local paper. I read them every week. I pray that that will continue into the future.
Good Morning Kenn and Jeannie: I feel in touch with you through your devotionals, and yes times are changing. I hold onto the memories we made through the 80’s and 90’s. Many times its just what I need to hear for the day.
Thank you for writing and sharing your time, so others may be encouraged.
Blessings to you both and pray you are having good health. Soon we will be enjoying the Beautiful Fall Colors.