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Better Decide!
My wife and I were driving to the city today to do some Christmas shopping when a deer suddenly appeared on the highway ahead of us. We could not stop soon enough to avoid hitting her. She would have to … Continue reading
Recognizing Greatness
Nelson Mandela died yesterday at the age of 95. The former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner is known the world over for promoting freedom and racial harmony. He will also be remembered for conducting himself with … Continue reading
Too Shallow
Dozens of pilot whales found themselves in dangerously shallow water in Florida’s Everglades National Park yesterday. Rescuers tried to herd the whales back out to deeper water, but the creatures were not cooperating. At least 10 of the whales have … Continue reading
Bountiful Catch
A fisherman was not having any luck. The fish weren’t biting at all. He hadn’t caught a single one, and he was particularly frustrated because he had boasted to his wife that he was bringing home fish for their supper. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged evangelism, fishers of men, fishing story, gospel, illustration, John 21:1-14, winning people to Jesus
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Teach Us to Pray
A lady had worked long and hard to prepare a holiday meal for several guests. As they sat down to eat, the hostess asked her young son if he would like to say a prayer before the meal. He protested … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Prayer
Tagged children's cute prayer, funny prayer, illustration, learning to pray, Lord's Prayer, Luke 11:1, model prayer
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Unique
When I heard that it is nearly impossible for people to keep their eyes open when they sneeze, I took that as a challenge. I was determined to see if I could do the “impossible”. I failed the first couple … Continue reading
The Depth of His Suffering
It’s difficult to try to understand the full scope of the suffering Jesus experienced when he died on the cross to pay for the sins of mankind. Dr. Jack Cottrell, professor of Theology at Cincinnati Christian University, explains it this way: “If Christ … Continue reading
Source of Energy
University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari tries to teach his young players the importance of playing hard at all times, not just when things are going well. He said, “…You can’t be energized because you made shots. You’ve … Continue reading
Wrong Track
Amtrak officials are investigating what caused a train supposedly destined for New York to end up in Philadelphia last week. The train somehow missed a signal and got on the wrong track. Once the train was directed back to Philadelphia, … Continue reading
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