http://www.myterryficworld.com Dr. Reginald D. Terry serves the Antioch Baptist Church in Omaha, NE. This blog is designed to encourage creative expression and meaningful engagement of others for critical reflection on relevant issues, and to expand the territory and outreach of my ministry. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:05:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Peter’s experience with Jesus in Luke 5 teaches us some valuable lessons about fishing and failing. Perhaps (like Peter) your gift is failing you (at the moment), and not yielding the kind of results you feel (or even know) it should or could produce. Ponder these thoughts as ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=448 We have been negotiating a study on the subject of more effective prayer, and I recently offered a challenge to our church to join me as their days begin by kneeling (or bowing down) to pray. The challenge is to participate in this sacred engagement in advance of other ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=442 Never have I felt as helpless being a parent as I did when a severe thunderstorm found its way into our community. My children were quite small and I was quietly attending to some work in my basement office at home. The Midwestern skies suddenly turned dark, and ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=437 Correct doctrine is essential for every believer’s health and witness. Unfortunately (at times), a given people’s methodology—the way they do things—gets in the way of the clear message of the gospel, and becomes more of a hindrance to effective ministry than a help. Our adversary—the devil—has successfully complicated ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=433 A rather cavalier regard for the things of God prevails in our society today. Few have distinguished themselves as even possessing the “zeal for God” that Israel had in the first century (read Romans 10:2). One would have to laud them at least for having passion—a rare commodity ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=429 The other day the control panel in my car sounded and revealed the specific (visual) message, “Check Brake Linings.” Right on cue, my technician discovered it was time for the front rotors and pads to be replaced. I must say I yet marvel at the miracle of technology. ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=426 I needed a quick bite to eat prior to Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, but wanted to be certain to get something healthy. I went to a nearby deli and got a salad and a cup of soup to boot. The manager, a friend of mine, came over ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=421 My daughter called to check on me and to fill me in on her upcoming summer plans which will include summer school. As our conversation neared an end, I thought I was about to get away when the inevitable topic surfaced. She said kindly, “I need some money, ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=416 Only a moment ago I stepped out of my truck and walked around to the passenger side door to retrieve my brief case and shoulder bag. When opening the door, a small meal receipt fell out and onto the church’s parking lot. Before I could pick it up, ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=409 For years now I have coined a somewhat lyrical and memorable phrase detailing what it means to be a fully liberated adult. On those occasions when I have incorporated it into a sermonic discourse, it has never failed to generate a rousing response. The statement is this: ... http://www.myterryficworld.com/?p=400