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RUDY (aka Rudimous)

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Jack Exum Jr

Rudy, a cute little Chihuahua of dubious mixed blood, passed away on the same date that my brother Bob Exum passed on. January 25, 2022 was a hard day, as Rudy’s health had been going down. He was diabetic, needing insulin (morning and evening), heart trouble for which he was given 1/2 of a heart tablet per day, he was for the most part blind due to cataracts, he had arthritis as well. He was almost 15 years old. In human terms, he should have been in a nursing home for dogs I guess.
He enjoyed going for a walk, but lately it has been too cold and snowy. It was a chore in some ways to care for him, but all because we loved him. He would follow me wherever I went, much like he did with Bob. I wish we had him for a longer time, because he was company. A real ‘lap-dog.’
So, here’s to our last of four pets we had. Little Bit, Miss Precious. Molly, and Rudy… All gone now.

Our “Miss Precious” Is Gone

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Jack Exum Jr

Miss Precious (Mom and Dad’s poodle) lived for 16 years… She will always be in our family’s memory.
Passed away May 2018.

It has been a day now since she was gently put to sleep. Tears were shed and “good-byes” said to a sweet little Toy Poodle that had lived and been loved for 16 people years (80 doggy years). This means she almost lived as long as Dad did (he lived 81 years.)
Mom and Dad were feeling something was missing in their lives and so they went “dog hunting,” and they found a playful snow white little poodle. Of course Mom said “She was “just precious.” The name “Miss Precious” stuck, and they brought her home to their place in the Eastside Village in Lake City, Florida. Miss Precious was playful, spoiled, picky and quite feminine in her doggy ways. She slept with mom and dad each night, and had to be fed at a certain time of the day. She was indeed a one owner dog, and when left alone after Mom and dad passed, she changed, her world changed. For a short time she and Molly (their cat) stayed in Mom and Dads house until Wiwik and I adopted them both into our family. “Molly,” is still with us, and sweet as ever. Both Miss Precious and Molly were “greeted” by our own dog (a Weenie dog) named Little bit. Later came “Rudy” (Bob’s dog). It just seemed that we were the ones who ended up with animals left behind. Our family changed for sure.
Miss Precious was never really a “fighter.” We had to do her fighting for her, and eventually Little bit accepted her as part of the family.
So from 2010 till 2018 we were blessed with this sweet little Poodle. Eventually she was afflicted with spasms like epilepsy, and with tears we had to put her down. The picture above is her last picture. Sorry about this being such a short article, but memories of her last days are just painful. I will see if Dad has something he wrote about her.
I guess one must accept what comes our way when it comes to pets.
God is Good!
Grow in grace!

SPECIAL: MP3 (Long Play Album) “Winning Over Worry”

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Jack Exum Jr

Here is the first LP lesson which the author made back in 1972. It has been digitally formatted into MP3 for easy listening ‘on the go.’ This lesson is still desperately needed today and I can’t wait till the word gets out that it is available thru this website. It is a message of hope and encouragement for all who suffer with anxiety, who constantly wring their hands and wonder if they will make it thru the day.

(The following is from the back cover of the album.)

“Millions today are saddled with the problem of anxiety and worry. Barrels of barbiturates and tons of aspirin are consumed daily by those unable to cope with life. In fact, the total annual cost for 100 million prescriptions for ‘pill packing Americans’ is nearly 2 billion dollars We are paralyzed by fear. People need help and need it desperately.

Books, articles and speeches, seem to be restricted to diagnosis. We suffer from the paralysis of analysis. We need prescription. We need the answer in terms easily understood and readily applied.

Jack Exum presents on this recording a message which has thrilled audiences around the world. The message comes from God’s Word and from a burning and burdened heart. A heart that understands the “worry is a prayer to the wrong god – it is listening to the voice of fear instead of the voice of faith.”

YOU CAN WIN OVER WORRY. There is an answer – there is a way: A Biblical formulae for victory over the vicious problem of worry. “Winning Over Worry” is a record of hope with a faith approach to life. It deals with problems – not pills. It is down-to-earth, easy to understand and listen to and is a must for those who seek the key to successful living.”
Cover design by: Jerry Harris
Written material is by: Bill Tyner

SPECIAL: MP3 (Long Play Album) “All The Way Is A Long Long Time”

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Jack Exum Jr

SPECIAL – “All The Way Is A Long, Long Time” Finally this long play album is being made available here in MP3! In a day and time when older generation can hardly recognize the new, when morals and values have sunk to an unexpected low, this digitally formatted MP3 rendering of “All The Way Is A Long, Long Time,” could not be more needed. Used to be we never spoke about this but now, when the mystery and wonder is all but destroyed, we desperately need to get this message out!!! It is my prayer that this will be a blessing to all who hear.

(The following appears on the back of the cover.)
“The story you are about to hear. All the characters herein named are from real life. It involves true sexuality from beginning to end. No punches are pulled, no stone left unturned, but straight frank, honest words are shared.

If you want a preacher to preach to you, then leave this record alone. If you are looking for self-pity, or an excuse to continue the destruction of life, this story is not for you.
On the other hand, if you are looking for some of the answers about love, sex, and marriage, then this is it.

Jack Exum has been on a speaking tour for nearly a decade. He has presented this story around the world (in 25 countries) and to overflow audiences in most of the States at home. From Junior High thru Universities, from country settings, to civic auditoriums, this message of simple wisdom has gone into the lives of thousands.

Is sex something we DO or is sex something we ARE? That’s the real question. This L/P deals directly with the gut issues of human sexuality. You have the master story-teller in your hands. Take him home and hear for yourself the message that is destined to help you form strong convictions about life and its real meaning.

Restoring Baptism!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Jack Exum Jr

Dad often said, “I DON’T BELIEVE IN BAPTISM, I BELIEVE IN JESUS… HE COMMANDED IT, SO I DO IT!” Having said that (and hopefully gotten your attention), Mike Kellett mentioned 7 things for studying the Scriptures which I like. In short they are:
1. Context is king
2. Establish “What it means then and there, before what it means here and now. (This includes researching the cultural history as well.)
3. Scriptures have a “center of gravity”. (All Scripture is inspired of God, but not all Scripture are equally important.) (Seek BALANCE and don’t pit one Scripture against another.)
4. Must strive to be “full of grace and truth (genuineness).”
5. Look for harmony with other texts (Matthew 12:1-7).
6, Must involve the Holy spirit, and be humble (in searching the Scriptures.)
7. Parallel (contributing) Scriptures must be considered.

There is no doubt as to the meaning of “Baptism” as well as it’s purpose in the New Testament. “Restore” it, by “understanding what it meant then and there, before teaching it here and now.” Faith finds it power in the object. Don’t believe in “repentance, confession, or baptism… BELIEVE IN JESUS, and do what He says. You cannot separate “baptism” from faith, grace, remission of sins, nor the Spirit. These don’t contradict each other, they “work” together. “We have heard the glorious sound, JESUS SAVES, JESUS SAVES…” Don’t forget it!

The word “baptism” is transliterated or taken from the Greek word “baptizo”. It is “from “bapto,” to dip. Immerse, submerge for a religious purpose, (John 1:25).” (The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament” by Spiros Zodiates). It was understood then, and it should be understood now, to mean the same thing. The purpose is made clear in Acts 2:38, “Repent and be baptized, everyone of you in the name (possession of) Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Dad went somewhere to preach and he noticed the banner above the baptistery which proclaimed only the first part of Acts 2:38. He got up and said, “What happened to the rest of the verse? Don’t you believe that too?” Pretty tough! Not many preachers would do that. The point is, we tend to over emphasize “baptism” we leave people thinking that we believe in “water regeneration,” which we DO NOT! Jesus taught in John 3:5 “I tell you the truth, NO ONE can enter the kingdom of God (be saved) UNLESS he is born of water and the Spirit.” Seeking balance and harmony in Scriptures force me to the understanding of ONE BIRTH, with TWO ELEMENTS. I can only baptize in water, but I cannot give the Holy Spirit. You cannot put one before the other, but then you cannot separate them. Jesus is the Giver. Restoring “baptism” involves two elements in the ONE BAPTISM (Ephesians 4). “A Spiritless water birth is no more beneficial than a waterless Spirit birth.” As Dad put it, “water without the Spirit gets one wet, without the life giving power of God.

Yes, restore BAPTISM!

“Tinkle,Tinkle” You Are Gone!

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Jack Exum Jr

Jack Exum

It really happened back in the early days of Dad’s preaching career… when, I could not say. I remember sitting with Dad in his office in Lake City and he told me that one day many years before, when he was a young minister that he went to visit one of the members of the local church where he served. He knocked on the door, and a rather stately older Christian lady came to the door and invited him in. They sat for a time talking, and he asked to use the restroom. No problem… he went, shut the door behind him and used the bathroom. Well, afterwards he came out, and thanked her, saying how much he enjoyed visiting and hoped to see her in church soon. He then left to visit another member of the church.

All was well, or so he thought. Later that week, he was asked by the leaders to come to their meeting and he obliged. In the meeting they mentioned that one of the members had complained that he had visited her and went to use the restroom, and that when he did “he made sounds.” To use mom’s terminology, he “tinkled.” Well, things digressed from there and because of this, he was asked to leave, and find employment somewhere else. “Tinkle, tinkle… you are gone!”

There are many reasons why preachers loose their jobs. Some are very justified… Some reasons are no more than excuses of weak leaders who have not learned or are not willing to deal with some disgruntled brethren.

So it seems to this scribe, that perhaps it behooves ministers to be careful how they “tinkle,” or “beef up” their preaching a bit on the need for brethren to “grow up,” or encourage leaders to stand up and support the minister when dealing with the immature within the congregation who have little more to do than pick at everything and complain when something doesn’t go the way they want. Another thought is, don’t be so quick to move at the first sign of trouble… Work through it, deal with it (properly), and get on with the work of the minister. Sometimes brethren don’t need to “get their way,” sometimes they just need to grow up, and get busy in the service of the Lord. Then maybe little things won’t bother them so much.

Grow in grace!

Exum’s To Keene New Hampshire!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Jack Exum Jr

We are very excited about our new work here in Keene with the West Keene Church of Christ. It is a small congregation of about 35 and we are so grateful to the Lord for opening this door of opportunity.

While Indonesia is still on our minds and in our hearts, we are thrilled and blessed to have this opportunity to serve in this community. This too is a mission field, and we have fallen in love with the people and the work here. Our plans now are to work in Indonesia one month per year getting to know and understand the work and help empower the brethren there to grow in grace and winning the lost for Christ.

We are presently in the process of moving in and of course the process is difficult. We covet your prayers for this work and love hearing from any who write. I am sorry that I have had to take a break in writing articles for jackexum.com during this time, but we will be starting to write when we get settled.

Thank you and god bless you all.
Grow in grace!!!

“Thank God for Forgetfulness We have To Move On”

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Jack Exum Jr

Jack And Ann Exum

When I was a boy of twelve, I was saved. My Dad baptized me and I heard the congregation sing, “O Happy Day, which fixed my heart on thee my Savior and my God…” I knew nothing about what being a Christian was like. That was 69 years ago and I’m still learning.
When I was nineteen, I married my sweetheart Ann. I knew even less of what being a husband was like. Now sixty one years later, I am still learning. My precious Ann is in the nursing home and I still don’t understand or fully grasp the meaning of it all.
I was reading a book (502 pages) called “Dead Center,” and I ran across this saying, “Thank God for forgetfulness – we have to move on.” It was an unusual string of words and I made a note of them. I just thought they would make a good column. Hear what the apostle Paul says, “Once I was alive apart from the law, but then the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died… Did that which is good then become death to me? We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. I do not understand what I do, but what I hate I do… As it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me… I have a desire to do good, but I cannot carry it out (Romans 7).
Paul was holding the garments of those who stoned Stephen and later declared… Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man… but for that very reason I was shown mercy, that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life (Acts 7.58; I Timothy 1.12-16).
“THANK GOD FOR FORGETFULNESS – WE HAVE TO MOVE ON.” So it is with you and me and most who will read this article. The black deeds, terrible acts, the knowingly ungrateful sins were recorded in my life as with many of yours. I had to learn love, patience and forgiveness. But what about all the baggage of sin in your past? Hear again the Apostle Paul who wrote, “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3.12-14)(ESV).
If I could interview Paul, I would ask, “Do you remember the stoning of Stephen?” “No” He would reply. “I remember the name but not the circumstances.” “Tell us a bit about the days when you were persecuting those “believers of the Way.” “I can’t recall those days and events anymore. You see I believe we ought to shut the door on those things that are evil behind us, and press on to the prize of the high calling in Christ.”
“Were you not afraid when you were condemned to death by Nero in Rome?” “No, because while I was there I spent time in prayer, and singing, and sharing my faith in Jesus… and I also wrote a number of letters to Timothy and Titus encouraging and instructing them on carrying on. I also had Timothy bring some parchments and books which kept me busy reading. In fact I did say this to Timothy, “and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.” “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing” (I Timothy 6.5-8; II Timothy 4.6-8)(ESV).
Paul did not live to see the “Fall of the Roman Empire,” but he realized Jesus was in control. His life was one focused on what lay ahead, not on what lay in the past. Our lives cannot “move on” while spending untold hours, and energy on dwelling on the past. The Hebrew writer says, “Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7.25).
Thank God for forgetfulness – We have to move on!”
Grow in grace!

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