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Bless the Children
Our church is planning a day where we will recognize and bless the newborn babies and other small children in our congregation. From all that we read in Scripture about the importance of children, it seems to be fitting that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Prayer
Tagged God has plans for us, Jesus blesses the children, pro-life, Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 139, sermon idea
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Denying Ourselves
One of the most difficult of Jesus’ teachings is that his followers must practice self-denial. This goes completely against our human nature. We tend to be quite selfish from a very young age. One of a toddler’s very first words … Continue reading
Lessons from Geese
It’s interesting to watch geese flying south for the winter. Someone pointed out that there are lessons we Christians can learn from the geese as we journey through life. Did you ever wonder why geese fly in a “V” formation? … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged encouragement, geese, illustration, sharing our burdens, unity, working together
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Giving Thanks
We have much for which to give thanks this Thanksgiving season. Hunters are thankful that it’s deer season, but their wives might not share those feelings of gratitude. I heard about one unhappy wife who confronted her husband about his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:15, complaining, deer hunting joke, grumbling, James 1:17, Luke 17, Malachi 3:10, thanksgiving
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Making a Difference
A friend of mine had a co-worker named “Jerry”. I met Jerry a couple of times. He was a personable fellow. Jerry spent a lot of time wandering around the office with a cup of coffee in his hands, chatting … Continue reading
Grace and Peace
The authors of the New Testament books often wish their readers “grace and peace” in the opening remarks of their letters. This term was a blessing that became a common greeting among the early Christians. It is a blessing that … Continue reading
Vote Pro-Life
As many Christians, especially ministers, are pointing out, there are some distinct differences in the candidates for governor of Kentucky in the up-coming election. Daniel Cameron consistently displays biblical virtues in his positions, while Andy Beshear regularly takes the wrong … Continue reading
Treasures in Heaven
A story is told about a church that needed to make some repairs to their building. The situation had become so desperate that the congregation called a special meeting to address the problem. During the meeting, one gentleman stood up … Continue reading
What Jesus Says About Love
Someone once collected some advice from young children about love and romance. Here are some of the bits of “wisdom” that were gleaned. When asked how people in love typically behave, 8-year-old Wendy responded, “When a person gets kissed for … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged good samaritan, love, love your neighbor, Luke 10, the greatest commandments, who is my neighbor
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How You Should Pray
A lady had worked frantically to get ready for a dinner party that she was hosting. When the guests had arrived and were seated at the table, she asked her young daughter to say a prayer before the meal. “But … Continue reading
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