Bob Russell
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Retired pastor @SoutheastChrist | Author of AFTER 50 YEARS OF MINISTRY from @MoodyPublishers |
Louisville, KY
Joined September 2009
When chaos wears the mask of justice, Biblical wisdom matters more than outrage. Scripture reminds us this isn’t new—and shows us how to respond faithfully. READ MORE at: https://t.co/50mR7MKjtY
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The recent shooting of a 37-year-old mother of three in Minneapolis by federal officials during a protest is a sobering reminder of how quickly lives can be lost when emotions are heated and decisi...
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Why does God allow suffering? It’s a question Job asked centuries ago—and one many are still asking today. This week’s blog responds to a reader’s honest question and looks to Scripture for comfort, perspective, and hope. READ MORE at: https://t.co/VBTSYKOyPH
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Why does God allow suffering? It’s a question Job asked centuries ago—and one many are still asking today. This week’s blog responds to a reader’s honest question and looks to Scripture for comfort,...
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We may struggle to find words to describe God’s love, but we can still find ways to express our gratitude. READ MORE of “God’s Indescribable Gift” at:
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A Gift So Generous That There Are No Words to Describe It Second Corinthians 9:15 summarizes the message of Christmas. The New International Version translates it, “Thanks be to God for his indescr...
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Last week’s post on Parental Estrangement struck a deep nerve. Many godly parents wrote with stories of heartbreak, confusion, and unanswered prayers. This week’s blog is written to the parents who are hurting—with Scripture, perspective, and hope while you wait. READ MORE:
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Last week’s blog on Parental Estrangement prompted a number of heart-rending responses. Godly parents shared how their adult children had cut them off and demanded “no contact” with them—or even with...
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A heartbreaking trend is spreading: adult children cutting off parents—not because of abuse, but disagreement. And while the wounds may run deep, Christ calls us to extend mercy if we hope to receive mercy. READ MORE of “Parental Estrangement” at:
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PARENTAL ESTRANGEMENT “Like everyone who has ever lived, Amy was raised in an imperfect home. Unlike everyone, her imperfect home was loving and stable. After Amy grew up and went to college, she...
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Gratitude is one of the most important virtues in life. That’s why the day for us to relax, enjoy great food, deepen relationships, and give thanks to He who has given us an eternal Kingdom nothing can destroy is my favorite holiday. READ MORE at
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Christmas and Easter are the best in their original intent, but those two holidays have become so commercialized that their original meaning is often lost under...
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A mocking press called the president’s words “silly, flat, dish-watery utterances," and the nation should “drop the veil of oblivion over his remarks.” But the media was wrong. So don’t let critics discourage you. READ MORE of “‘Silly Remarks of the President’” at:
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“We pass over the silly remarks of the President; for the credit of the nation, we are willing that the veil of oblivion be dropped over them.” – O. Barrett, Editor Another prominent publication...
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Some Christians have made hatred the yardstick of their faith—“if you won’t hate with me, you’re not with Christ.” That doesn’t defend the gospel; it replaces it with a loyalty test. READ MORE of “Christians Who Hate Donald Trump” at: https://t.co/phoGA542fe
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Recently, I’ve received hate-filled emails from people who identify as Christ-followers, fuming at me for not sharing their animosity toward President Donald Trump. Here is one of the more recent...
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“Does God ever change His mind?” This question, posed to me recently, seeks a simple answer to a profound tension: Does a sovereign God who knows all and controls all still listen, respond, and care for His children? READ MORE:
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“Does God Ever Change His Mind?” Someone asked me that question during a recent Q&A session while I was speaking at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s the kind of inquiry people often raise...
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Seeing Israeli families embrace loved ones freed from captivity felt like a glimpse of the Grand Reunion awaiting believers in heaven. How I long for that day—a reunion beyond imagination. Read more: The Grand Reunion
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THE GRAND REUNION After watching a video of Israeli families welcoming home released hostages, my daughter-in-law Kellie texted, “I could watch these all day… Makes me long for heaven.” I agree....
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Most of us serve and hope to reach many—but God sometimes narrows our focus to reaching just one. Meaningful impact often happens when we slow down, listen, and see as He sees—not the outward appearance, but the heart. READ MORE: “Loving Others as Christ Loved Us”
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“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8) Most young pastors anticipate a week of church camp as a time to connect with many students—hoping to...
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“You want to know if someone can lead? Don’t look at their org chart. Don’t check their quarterly numbers. Look around their dinner table.” –Phil Russell Special guest on the blog—my son @philrussellphd—offering a reminder that leadership starts with conviction. READ MORE:
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You want to know if someone can lead? Don’t look at their org chart. Don’t check their quarterly numbers. Look around their dinner table.
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Even Billy Graham had flaws. That doesn’t diminish the gospel—it magnifies grace. We don’t follow flawless men; we follow a flawless Savior who remakes flawed people. Flaws and All: https://t.co/tmQIJj7R8D
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Last week I spoke at The Billy Graham Training Center in Asheville, North Carolina, and learned something surprising about Billy Graham that brought me much comfort. Gigi, Billy’s daughter, greeted...
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"Though he is dead, he still speaks." (Hebrews 11:4) They tried to quiet Charlie Kirk, but his testimony of faith still speaks. Read More: https://t.co/ThNq1qlDaf
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It’s hard to be a Christian in times like these. We feel righteous anger and deep sorrow, but we must remember this is a moment for genuine followers of Christ to act like Jesus. Here are some...
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Memory without meaning fades. As we pause to remember 9/11 this week, here are three truths we dare not forget... READ MORE at: https://t.co/OL3eQMwrvz
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On September 11, 2001, Joe Dittmar made a simple decision that saved his life. He was attending an insurance meeting on the 105th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center when word came to...
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Idleness corrodes. Honest labor lifts. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” (Col. 3:23) This Labor Day, remember The Value of Your Labor. Read:
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In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed into law that the first Monday of September would be “Labor Day.” It was meant to honor America’s workers and provide a day of rest. More than a century...
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True repentance isn’t found in vague apologies or half-hearted excuses. King David’s words in Psalm 51 show us what it means to confess, repent, and be restored by God’s grace. Read more in this week’s post: True Repentance
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Real apologies don’t hide behind conditions. They admit wrong, take responsibility, and seek forgiveness.
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Hulk Hogan packed arenas and captured global fame. But at nearly 70, he experienced the “greatest day of his life”—not under the spotlight, but under the water, in total surrender to Jesus Christ. READ MORE:
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Terry Bollea, known around the world by his stage name, Hulk Hogan, died earlier this week. For decades, he was a global pop-culture icon—famous for his strength, charisma, and larger-than-life...
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Sin doesn’t stay hidden forever. Whether an affair caught on jumbotron or decades-old secret finally exposed—Scripture is clear “Be sure your sin will find you out.” (Num 32:23). Sin’s consequences—earthly or eternal—always follow. READ MORE: https://t.co/hPmcdexmmU
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Andy Byron, CEO of the tech company Astronomer, is married with two children. But last week, he was caught on a “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert, cozying up to another woman. The two quickly ducked...
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Ministry is a high calling—but it can wear you down. Discouragement is real. Burnout is common. If you’re a preacher feeling weary, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to walk it alone either. Learn how others have found strength, rest, and renewal through the Bob Russell
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If you're a preacher feeling weary, discouraged, or just plain worn out—you’re not alone. Ministry is a wonderful calling, but it can also be one of the most emotionally and spiritually exhausting...
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