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Senior Success Stories
A friend of mine just told me about her remarkable father. At the age of 93, he still drives and takes care of himself. This hunting season he harvested 12 squirrels, 2 turkeys and a deer. Did I mention that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged baptism, crown of life, faith, faithful until death, illustration, perseverance, Revelation 2:10, senior citizens
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Favorite Holiday Verse
One of my favorite verses of Scripture for the holidays is 2 Corinthians 9:15—“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” This is a great verse for Thanksgiving, because out of all the wonderful things that God has given us, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:15, Christmas, faith, gifts, gospel, holidays, Jesus, salvation, thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving at Our House
Today I will be slaving over a hot stove, carefully preparing our traditional Thanksgiving meal. The main course will be our favorite holiday dish—Hillbilly Turducken, which, of course, is a turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken stuffed … Continue reading
Faith in Action
“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”—James 2:26. Most Christians are familiar with the phrase—“Faith without works is dead.” However, far too many live as though their motto is this—“Faith without works is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged Abraham, baptism, faith, faith and deeds, faith and works, faith without works, James 2:14, James 2:26, Malachi 3:10, tithing
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Powerful Witness
We Christians have been given the job of being witnesses for Jesus in this world. Jesus says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all … Continue reading
What It’s All About
Once a month I play guitar and sing for a senior citizens group. I sing some pop and country music. Some of the songs I sing are so old that the seniors sing along with me. They seem to enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged illustration, Psalms, senior citizens, singing praise to the Lord, worship
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Knowing Your Place
It is reported that the famous actor Gregory Peck was once standing in line with a friend, waiting for a table in a crowded Los Angeles restaurant. They had been waiting for some time. The diners seemed to be taking … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged ambition, conceit, Gregory Peck, illustration, patience, putting others first, selfishness, selflessness
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Personal Heroes
Jack Eppolito wrote about the time his granddaughter’s second-grade class was asked to write about their personal heroes. Her father was flattered to find out that she had chosen him. “Why did you pick me?” he asked her. She replied, … Continue reading
Patience of Job
I have always heard of the “patience of Job”, but I never thought of Job as being a patient man. After his troubles come upon him, he is constantly demanding an audience with God. He wants some explanations for why … Continue reading
Willing Sacrifice
Henry “Bill” Warner and John Middaugh bonded together when they served in a war zone during the Vietnam War. They learned to count on each other, and after the war they continued to stay in touch. Warner and Middaugh, both … Continue reading
