Dr. Parrott on The Harvest Show – The Reluctant Journey

 Dr. Parrott’s television interview on The Harvest Show, where he introduces his new book, The Reluctant Journey – Fulfilling God’s Purpose for You.   Imagine…

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“Jesus is Life to Me” Colossians 3:1-11

Dr. Parrott explains a challenging passage of Scripture, Colossians 3:1-11. Mark Twain quipped, “It is not the parts of the Bible I don’t understand that trouble me, it is the parts I do understand.” The passage Dr. Parrott helps us deal with is clear and easy to understand, but hard to work out in our lives. Join Dr. Parrott’s Sunday School class as he helps all of us deal with how to put away bad behavior and negative attitudes as we live out the live of Jesus inside us.

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Grandpa’s Story – TRUE STORY

            TRUE STORY Join Dr Richard Leslie Parrott as he takes us back to his family tree and shares the story…

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NEW My Soul Purpose AUDIO BOOK for STUDENTS!

  NEW My Soul Purpose AUDIO BOOK for Students! Read by the author, Richard Leslie Parrott. Professor Parrott has a heart for his students.  He…

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“Give Thanks To The Lord, His Love Endures Forever”

Join Dr Parrott as he leads us in one of his favorite passages, Psalm 107. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his…

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John 3:16, For Cheryl Hales Memorial

These are grand words and we must be careful with them. Be careful with the word parish. It means death. It certainly looks like Cheryl has died. In Christ, we have a new set of eyes. In Christ, death is not a dead end street but an open door to a new life in God. Death is entrance into the presence of God, perfect and full. Death in Christ is hope for the day when the whole world will be made new in Jesus.

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Grandpa’s Bible – A True Story

Just about five years ago, Dr. Floyd Perkins, Nazarene Missionary and Bible College Professor, passed away. Dr. Perkins affected my life when he was my guide and host on a trip to Mozambique, 40 years ago. The story comes from one of his granddaughters.

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How Is Your Soul?

This is one of my favorite short pieces. It comes from a great mentor and friend, Dr. Jerry Flora, Professor Emeritus, Ashland Theological Seminary. These are his words:

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Strong Hands On My Shoulders

I remember a class in educational leadership that I took during my doctoral program. The class had a special meeting on a Saturday to accommodate a visiting professor, the president of a community college. I admit, I had a bad attitude that morning, “This isn’t fair, to make us come to class on Saturday. And, this guy is going to lecture us all day.”

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Movin’ Piles: a Call to Faithfulness

Years ago I heard a wonderful illustration of what it means to be “real.” Here goes: There are three types of Christians. First, there’s the TOP-OF-THE-PILE Christian. You have seen these folks. You ask them “How are you doing?” and away they go: “Top of the pile! Movin’ and groovin’ with Jesus. Growin’ and glowin’ in Him.” Really? All the time? You can’t be that way all the time, it is not realistic.

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