Devotional – Jarod Hinton

067 – Why Christmas?

Preacher Dad — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:29:13 +0000

Have you stopped to consider why Christmas is such a big deal? What’s the purpose behind the peppermint? The why behind “White Christmas”? The source of our Celebration? Listen as Jarod encourages us to remember Jesus and the meaning of Christmas. View on Zencastr Listen Here: Preacher Dad Podcast Merry Christmas! May God be praised […]

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066 – Thanksgiving for Grace in Suffering

Preacher Dad — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:58:54 +0000

Trials are hard to endure, and no one enjoys suffering. But the Grace of God in the midst of that suffering brings us through, and when we express gratefulness for that Grace, then God gets great glory. Listen Here: Episode 066 God gets glory from thanksgiving for grace, but it requires suffering for that grace […]

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As true today…

Preacher Dad — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:42:58 +0000

Here is a blast from the past. Seems to be just as true today, if not more so, than it was over a decade ago. Read and consider… Reformation’s First Step

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Chapter 7: Disciple Someone

Preacher Dad — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 21:18:23 +0000

Hello readers! (I’m glad to address all 5 of you!) I thought you might enjoy this little preview of my upcoming book, “Battle Plan: How regular Christians can engage in the culture war in a Biblical way”. (I’m still accepting title recommendations, btw.) If you’re interested in becoming part of my launch team, please reach […]

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The Desires of the Mind

Preacher Dad — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:28:48 +0000

Eph. 2:3 – “…among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind…” (ESV, emphasis added) What would you say are the desires of the mind? We all pretty much understand the desires of the body, or “flesh” in the KJV. (Or at […]

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Fighting Condemnation

Preacher Dad — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:34:33 +0000

One of the most difficult and prevalent challenges facing the 21st century Christian is fighting condemnation. Sometimes confused with judgement, condemnation is something that we often do to ourselves, and sometimes cast at others. The former is, in my view, more common. Let me share some Scriptural truth with you on the matter. John 3:17-20 […]

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The Thief on the Cross

Preacher Dad — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:10:57 +0000

Incredible faith in the shadow of death I’ve been thinking about this idea since Easter I was contemplating the thief on the cross. You remember the thief of the cross? When Jesus was on the cross he was between two thieves. One thief mocks him saying, “You know, if you are the Son of God, […]

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“For such a time as this”

Preacher Dad — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:31:07 +0000

What is a Christian's duty in government? Influencing and even guiding governments to be more righteous, wise, or otherwise beneficial to the whole of a given society is an honorable pursuit for any Believer. To borrow a phrase from the Pledge of Allegiance, to preserve “liberty and justice for all” is certainly a good work which would please God.

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Defining Grace

Preacher Dad — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:48:57 +0000

So I got an email from a friend a couple weeks back, and I found it to be a very clear and easy explanation of Grace and how to understand it according to Scripture. With all due respect and appreciation for my Calvinist friends, I present defining grace for your consideration and discussion: Jarod, I […]

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Thoughts from Sunday on Monday: A Kingdom Calling

Preacher Dad — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:17:14 +0000

St. Patrick's Day is not just a holiday about Irish stuff. It isn't just a day for remembering we have that green suit jacket in the closet, or having an excuse for pinching our party-pooping friends. (You know who you are!)

It's a day for remembering the "missionary mindset" that all Christians should adopt and encourage. It's a real holiday with a real reason behind it. Much like Christmas get's turned into materialism and Easter gets turned into egg laying bunnies, St. Patrick's day is about so much more than green beer and shamrocks.

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The Purpose of Man

Preacher Dad — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:50:57 +0000

“Man’s primary purpose is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” – Westminster Shorter Catechism We read this tonight during family worship, and while I do not agree with everything in the Westminster Catechism, this first statement is certainly solidly biblical and has been a great help to us here during hard times. The […]

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Adrianisms: part 2 – Our Specific Father

Preacher Dad — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:33:53 +0000

Here is a link to another post about “Adrianisms.” Encouraging thoughts to me on a day-to-day basis. Little things like this can keep us going can’t they?

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Adrianisms: Great Sayings

Preacher Dad — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:11:36 +0000

I got a book last Christmas called “Adrianisms: the Wit and Wisdom of Adrian Rogers.” It has had so many wonderful sayings, most of them original to the late Rev. Rogers. I have thoroughly enjoyed it so far. I think I could write a blog on almost every one. Here are few highlights… “Has it […]

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Thoughts from Sunday…on Monday: Boldly through the veil

Preacher Dad — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:18:11 +0000

“To boldly go where no man has gone before!” These lines from the original Star Trek television series speak of exploration and adventure. But “boldly going into dangerous places” was a thought that occurred to me during our service on Sunday. In Hebrews 10:16-22 the writer speaks of the New Covenant and how our “sins […]

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Thoughts from Sunday…on Monday: Loving Family

Preacher Dad — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:48:12 +0000

At the suggestion of a beautiful woman (which don't always pan out, but this was an exceptionally beautiful woman, so it's fine) I have decided to start a new series called "Thoughts from Sunday....on Monday." In this series I will give brief thoughts from my experiences on the previous Sunday. Should spark some interesting discussion.

Yesterday I gave testimony in our local body of believers, more like an admonishment really, on the importance of showing love to family members even when they do things that are wrong or hurtful. I was so inspired by the thought that I proceeded to preach a "sermonette" on the topic to the residents of Green Acres Nursing Home later that afternoon.

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Isaiah 59 – Part 2

Preacher Dad — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:27:02 +0000

What a thought! A pre-incarnate Jesus Christ, with his Father, looking down from heaven upon the whole span of time. Observing this wretched earth, full of sin and in desperate need of salvation, he seeks a person to "intercede" on behalf of the humans he loves so dearly. Finding no one to get the job done, the Lord himself takes the task in hand. He accomplishes salvation for mankind on his own! Simply because he loved us and could not bear to have us separated from him.

HAHA! "If you need a job done right...do it yourself!"

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Writing is Hard

Preacher Dad — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:21:10 +0000

This ain’t easy! Not just writing blog posts, and hopefully maintaining and increasing readership through outstanding (yeah right) content. In attempting to write a book it requires a great deal of personal discipline and creativity. This takes time and effort. Time is a precious commodity around our house. Using it to stare blankly at a […]

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The Butterfly Effect

Preacher Dad — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:52:39 +0000

Here is a quote I came across today that I decided was worth sharing. It comes from Steve McVey in his book “Grace Walk”. “It is important to see yourself as God sees you. You know how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly through the process of metamorphosis. The caterpillar weaves a cocoon around itself and […]

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God’s Name: A Pathway to More of Christ

Preacher Dad — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:46:23 +0000

John 17:26 – And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. These words of Jesus, spoken at the very end of his “High Priestly Prayer”, give us an important key to growing in the love […]

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A Leader God Honors – Part 2

Preacher Dad — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:20:46 +0000

God wrought a mighty victory through Jonathan and his armor bearer that day. For a young man in his twenties and his armor bearer to kill twenty hardened soldiers by themselves is an amazing feat all by itself. But then the Lord brought a great earthquake and noise, and ultimately Israel routed the Philistines in a mighty victory. God even blessed the fearful Israelites and the disobedient Saul through Jonathan's courage and faith.

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A Leader God Honors – Part 1

Preacher Dad — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:57:28 +0000

King Saul serves as an example of failure in leadership. This is helpful to us because sometimes being a success means knowing what behaviors to avoid.

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Created for Relationship

Preacher Dad — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:18:23 +0000

A bird was made to sing. (Among other things.) A horse was made to run. A rose was made to smell nice. But what was I made for? Why did God make man?

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Reformation’s First Step

Preacher Dad — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:58:33 +0000

So I am going to start taking the first step of reformation. I hope you will join me.

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