Author. Speaker. Communicator.
Dr. Curtis Alexander
Curtis and Kathy, Fort Knox, KY (1975)
(R) My Queen and our three Princesses (Honolulu, 1978)
Pretty Woman (1994)
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June 30
So you must be careful to do everything [the Pharisees]
TELL you. But do not do what they DO, for they
do not practice what they preach (Matthew 23:3)
[capital letters added for emphasis].
As a pastor, I’ve seen the trouble from a person who makes weighty pontifical pronouncements, but doesn’t do them. We see it every day with politicians. A few years ago the Congress passed a healthcare law for the American public. Apparently, it wasn’t very good, because those same politicians who rammed it through Congress chose not to be covered by it. They already had a better system for themselves. We all know policemen who will give you a ticket for speeding, but most of us would be hard–pressed to keep up with them on the road. It makes sense (too much sense, apparently) that everyone in a society
should obey the same laws.
Jesus said to comply with official declarations, as long as they don’t violate God’s law or our conscience. But no one (pastors included) must act like that kind of people. If it gets us into trouble, Paul said to accept the consequences for conscience’s sake (Romans 13:5).June 29
God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8).
This Scripture should be in the top ten verses we memorize. It’s inspiring, and inspired, and not just the way Mozart was inspired. God breathed this truth out so all of us could benefit in our relationship to Him. There are two important points here. God went beyond saying, “I love you.” He demonstrated love on the cross. Jesus told of two sons, both of whom Dad instructed to work in the fields. The first said, “No way,” then thought better of it and went. The other said, “Okay” but then didn’t go (Matthew 21:28–31).
The son who went demonstrated obedience.
The second important point in today’s verse is, Jesus died for sinners, many of whom would reject Him, insult Him
and never follow Him. What a gift of His grace.
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Books from Dr. A on the horizon . . .
JOURNEYS is currently delayed in printing.
Explore the lives of 21 biblical figures who embark on personal journeys that ultimately changed the world, climaxing with the life of Jesus Christ. This book will inspire you to fulfill your life’s journeys through the power and purposes of God.EXCERPT:
Life is a journey—better yet, a never–ending highway of
rush–hour, bumper–to–bumper journeys. We turn homeward
to heal old wounds, bury our dead, or perhaps rediscover a lost friendship. We revisit our greatest victory and sweat through our most humiliating defeat. We hit the road on a quest for wisdom,
to fulfill a dream, right a wrong, or explore the beckoning horizon. We agonize through grief and pain, maybe follow God’s path to redeem the evil culture around us. Life is nothing if not a
constant panorama of changing scenery, anxious confrontations, new experiences, joyful celebrations, and great adventures
waiting to be joined.
Some of life’s journeys produce a pounding pulse and pumping adrenalin. Others are pursued with dread and dragging of feet. Occasionally, we stifle a yawn. Whatever your experiences, life
is a journey of constant movement; sometimes slow and
serene, sometimes a blinding blur. But always, MOVEMENT.
BEING LIKE JESUS currently delayed
BEING LIKE JESUS offers 100 concise, incisive essays, in eight themed chapters. They help readers take on more and more of the image and likeness of Jesus. We do that surrounded by a world intent on amassing more power, wealth, and notoriety. BEING LIKE JESUS offers genuine hope for success, satisfaction, and a God–centered purpose.EXCERPT
from Day 42, "Hey, That Was Dad!"
An East Coast family planned a West Coast vacation, but Dad could not leave on time. So, with the family driving through the western desert without him, he made secret plans to meet them there. When the family’s station wagon whizzed past the hitchhiker, one of the children shouted, “I think that was Dad!” The roadside reunion was full of fun, and made lifelong memories. When asked why he would do such a crazy thing, he explained, “After I die, I want my kids to say, ‘Dad sure was fun, wasn’t he?’”
Author
Meet Doctor A.
Curtis Alexander spent parts of six decades ministering in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Washington states. He earned his Doctorate in Faith Communication from Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, and San Diego, California. He also served as an editor of his denominational magazine, a professor of comparative religions, interpersonal and speech communication, and various Bible and Theology subjects at under-graduate and graduate levels. He led the Child Evangelism Fellowship chapter in Washington's Capital District for six years. His ministry culminated as Academic Dean at Covenant Bible Seminary in Lakewood, WA.
