A Piece of My Mind

Memorial Day: A Time to Remember Heroes

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:09:00 PDT

I overheard a conversation the other day at a local Bagel Shop. As two moms sipped their moca-frappa-choco-soy-lo-cal-extra-foam-lattes, I overheard one say, "I can't believe my children are growing...

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Thank You

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:29:00 PDT

Thank you, new friends and old, near and far for spending time reading my rants. We have crossed over the 20,000 mark for page views, and have been read in over 30 nations and on every continent of...

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My Journey to South Asia

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:08:00 PDT

Boy in South Asian Village They say that "a picture is worth 1,000 words..." If that is true, than here are several thousands words for you. My heart is too heavy, my mind is too full, my...

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A Bad Case of Heartburn

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:37:00 PDT

In 24 hours the journey begins again. Six times in nine years. Three times in eleven months. South Asia. The sights. The sounds. The smells. It all comes rushing back as I anticipate the...

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Powerful Preaching

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:24:00 PDT

My calling in life is to "preach the Word." I do not know why God chose a wretch like me for such an important task, but I am glad He did, because I am not certain there is much else in life I could...

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Jesus Revealed in Old and New Testament

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:59:00 PDT

I was so blessed this last weekend to attend a Psalm 119 Conference sponsored by Wretched TV just a few miles from my home. I must admit, it was like drinking doctrine from a firehose! What a time of...

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A Reason for Celebration -- International Justice Mission

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:53:00 PDT

In my continuing search to fight the problems of poverty, human trafficking and injustice, I have explored and researched dozens of organizations that are involved in the fight for the cause of the...

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A Tale of Three Trees and the Story of You and Me

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:09:00 PDT

The Following is a Devotional I shared with the students at Bridgeway Christian Academy for their Easter Chapel. Emptiness. Darkness. And yet there is something, rather there is someone: God....

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Contemporvant Worship

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:20:00 PDT

Having watched this first video, I am still trying to figure out if I should laugh or cry. I get it, the video is a spoof. But is it really that far from reality in some circles? I am preparing a...

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Prediction Regarding America's Next President

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:16:00 PDT

Before this post is over, I will give you my prediction of who will serve as the next President of the United States. But before I do that, let's consider some of the important...

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Leap Day, 2/29/2012

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:32:00 PST

Today is February 29, 2012. It's a "Leap Day," that occasional occurrence that makes the shortest month a little longer. According to the one source for all that is true and trustworthy, Wikipedia,...

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My Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:21:00 PST

Why do I love you so? It's more than your eyes...which are the sparkling blue pools that light up my world. It's more than your lips... which carry me beyond the cares of the world with...

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Ray of Hope

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:05:00 PST

The story is told of a man walking along the beach in the early morning. He saw that the beach was nearly covered with starfish that had been washed ashore during a high tide. Unable to move...

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Human Trafficking Response from Senator Saxby Chambliss

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:20:00 PST

Recently, I spent some time writing to the President of the United States and a select few Congressmen and Senators regarding human trafficking. To date, I have received only one reply, but I want to...

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I Have Now Seen it All

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:37:00 PST

I will not comment...I will not comment. No, I will not comment. There is so much to say, but I will let the video speak for itself. (I really want to comment!!!!) I have now seen it all!

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Baby Steps in the Fight Against Slavery

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:09:00 PST

Having closed out the first month of 2012, I am still hunting and pecking my way to follow through on fulfilling my New Year's Resolution to be engaged in the fight against human trafficking and...

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Sermon Audio Available

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:38:00 PST

One of my greatest joys each week is the privilege of opening the Word of God and sharing the truths that God has preserved for us as a guide to our doctrine, as well as our practice. If you enjoy my...

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Prophetic Words

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:59:00 PST

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It is a good time to reflect upon the life of a visionary man of courage. While I find it impossible to condone all the activities and choices made by...

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My Daughter and the Song of Solomon

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:26:00 PST

My new favorite book is Who Wears Glasses, by Sebastian Burnett. Here is an excerpt from the book: Fancy glasses for the snake. Chimp needs glasses that won't break. Swimming goggles for...

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The Bottom Line: Phil Johnson, Todd Friel, And Another Elephant In ...

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:52:00 PST

The Bottom Line: Phil Johnson, Todd Friel, And Another Elephant In ...: I have refrained from commenting thus far on the much debated Elephant Room conference. The Elephant room conference is a...

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Make a Difference in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:38:00 PST

Below is a copy of a newsletter from StreetGRACE that I received today. It is a wonderful outline of how you can make a difference in the lives of children in 2012. Read it, and get involved!...

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Geneology of Christ

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:38:00 PST

It is quite common this time of year for folks that are opposed to Christ as a part of "Christmas" to try and poke holes into the Biblical account. Some attack the Virgin Birth. Some attack the...

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Modern Slavery: A New Year's Resolution

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:20:00 PST

Photo accessed from http://nomoreslaveryct.com/what-is-modern-day-slavery/ I am not "big" into New Year's Resolutions, but as 2011 comes to a close I have set for myself a grand New Year's...

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The Greatest Missionary Journey

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:51:00 PST

The story of Christmas is about the greatest missionary journey ever taken! The Rightful King of Heaven stepped out of the Glory of Heaven into the womb of a woman He created. God, in flesh!...

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Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery

noreply@blogger.com (Douglas Turner) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:42:00 PST

If a picture paints a thousand words, what do these graphics say? They tell me that the world is not as it should be! They tell me it is time to rise up and make a difference! They tell me that...

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