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Power Source
One New Year’s Day, a float in the Tournament of Roses parade suddenly started to sputter and then came to a stop. It had run out of gas. The parade was held up until someone could bring a can of … Continue reading
Electrically They Keep a Baseball Score
Things keep on changing, don’t they? Not everyone is pleased with this. I’m reminded of the following story. A guest speaker at a church was introduced to the oldest member of the congregation, a feisty little old lady who had … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Humor, Leadership
Tagged change, discipleship, Heaven, illustration, more like Jesus, Revelation
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View to Remember
A hill near my house offers a scenic view of the town. From there I can see the house where my grandmother used to live, the school I attended as a child and the field where I played my first organized baseball game. … Continue reading
For Our Own Good
Mickey Mantle was a great baseball player, but he did not live up to his potential as an athlete or as a human being because of his excessive drinking. Late in his life, Mantle admitted that he had abused alcohol … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged alcoholism, Bible, drunkenness, Ephesians 5:18, God, illustration, Mickey Mantle, sin
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Eager Desire
With great anticipation, Jesus looked forward to sharing the Passover meal with his disciples before he went to the cross to die for the sins of mankind. “And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover … Continue reading
Look at Me!
It’s funny to watch an 8 or 9-year-old at a swimming pool. They are constantly clamoring for attention. Every time they get ready to jump into the water, they call out to an adult, “Look at me!” It’s as if … Continue reading
First Things First
I just read that Chick-fil-A has surpassed KFC in sales in the United States. The Colonel has been relegated to second place in spite of the fact that Chick-fil-A has fewer restaurants than KFC. In addition to this, all Chick-fil-A … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged Chick-Fil-A, Christian businesses, illustration, KFC, Matthew 6:33, priorities, putting God first
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All Are Important
People sometimes ask me why I wear gloves when it’s chilly outside, even though I’m wearing short pants. I’ve discovered that when I’m exercising, my hands are the first part of my body to get cold. I learned this lesson … Continue reading
Let’s Catch Them!
For many years, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has been a popular place for people to commit suicide. Last year, a record 46 people took their own lives by jumping off the iconic orange structure. Through the years, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged evangelism, fishers of men, Golden Gate Bridge, illustration, Jesus Christ, Matthew 4:19, salvation, suicide
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All In
Bob Hoffman coaches the Mercer men’s basketball team, which recently upset Duke in the NCAA Tournament. After that big win, reporters asked Hoffman where his passion came from. He responded, “Well, I’m a big psycho. I mean, I’m just a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Sports
Tagged Bob Hoffman, illustration, John 4:23, Mercer upset Duke, NCAA Tournament, passion, worship
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