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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Voice of Reason
A lot of people are speaking out on the recent announcement by veteran NBA player Jason Collins that he is a homosexual. Kobe Bryant tweeted his encouragement to Collins, urging him to stand against “the ignorance of others”. Martina Navratilova … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Sports
Tagged Bible, Chris Broussard, Christian, homosexual NBA player, homosexuality, Jason Collins
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Know Your Role
The young son of our friends was excited about the prospect of being in an upcoming wedding. As the day drew closer, the young fellow asked his mother, “When will I get to try on my bear suit?” “What are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged illustration, joke, ring bear, role, Romans 12:6, spiritual gifts
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Look for the Helpers
In the aftermath of the Newtown school shootings of last December, a quote attributed to Fred Rogers was making the rounds of social media. These words are also appropriate as we deal with the tragic bombing at the Boston Marathon. … Continue reading
Disarmed
In 1 Samuel 13, we read about a time when there were no blacksmiths in Israel. The Philistines, the enemies of the Israelites, made sure that no one in Israel had the capability to make swords or spears that could … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged 1 Samuel 13, Ephesians 6:18, illustration, Israelites, Philistines, Satan, spiritual warfare
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Apt Description
Now that the trial of Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell is being covered by the media, I notice that they are using the word “grisly” to describe his actions. That’s an accurate description of any abortion, not just those that are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged abortion, abortionist trial, illustration, Kermit Gosnell, Paul Ryan, Psalm 139:13
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Not Forgotten
In the television mini-series The Bible, which aired on the History Channel during March, Pilate’s wife was concerned about the way that Jesus had been treated. A dream revealed to her that he was a good man, and she told … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged History Channel, illustration, in remembrance of me, Jesus, Luke 22:19, Pilate, The Bible
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See that Face
Fanny Crosby was a prolific songwriter, giving us more than 8,000 gospel songs in her career. Fanny was blinded by a doctor’s mistake when she was only six weeks old. When asked if she regretted not being able to see, … Continue reading
Running to Help
The recent bombing at the Boston Marathon reminds us that there are different reactions that people have when they are faced with an opportunity to help someone who is in a dangerous situation. In the aftermath of the attack, some … Continue reading
Somebody Jesus Loves
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moments.” The wonderful truth about Jesus is that he loves us in spite of our worst moments! The 12 apostles made all kinds of mistakes … Continue reading
The Tie that Binds
Paul chastised the church at Corinth for the divisions that existed in that congregation. They even allowed the Lord’s Supper–which should be, among other things, a celebration of unity–to become divisive. Communion gives members of a local church the chance … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ, church at Corinth, divisions, illustration, Lord's Supper, ties that bind, unity
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