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Why He Came
A cartoon depicted two angels standing in heaven, looking down at the earth. One angel asked the other, “I wonder why God likes that particular planet so much?” The other angel responded, “I think it’s because he visited there once.” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged blessings, Christmas, dwelled among us, God, grace and truth, illustration, Jesus
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Wounds that Heal
Acts of valiant heroism often emerge in the midst of horrific events. That’s what happened during the tragic school shooting that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut last week. 27-year-old Victoria Soto, one of the teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School, made … Continue reading
Eternal Perspective
A little boy was once grieving over his recently departed dog, Sparky. The young fellow asked his grandfather if Sparky was in heaven. Grandpa replied, “I’m sure of it! I’m certain that Sparky is enjoying doggie heaven right now. He’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged afterlife, eternity, God, Heaven, Hell, illustration, Jesus
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Unexpected Grace
Hayden Carlo, of Wylie, Texas, was driving a car with an expired registration when he was pulled over recently. He told the officer from the Plano, Texas police department that he didn’t have any money, and that he had … Continue reading
Offensive
A sperm whale that was drifting near an eastern shore of Florida has died. The mammal may have been close to shore because it was injured or sick. Its death may have been hastened by stress caused by a swimmer … Continue reading
Bad Day
My wife had a difficult day in the kitchen last Friday. First, she got distracted and forgot about the chili she was cooking. By the time she remembered to check on it, it had boiled over and made a … Continue reading
Storm Warnings
More than 30 years before Hurricane Sandy caused so much devastation along the east coast, officials warned New York politicians to prepare for a storm of huge proportions. They foretold a towering storm surge, overwhelming flooding, swamped subway lines and … Continue reading
Wickedly Funny
A telephone prank initiated by two DJs at an Australian radio station went horribly wrong last week. The radio personalities called a hospital where Kate Middleton was being treated for acute morning sickness and impersonated Queen Elizabeth II and Prince … Continue reading
Amazing Offer
A man once led an attempt to overthrow the king of his country. He was thwarted, captured and sentenced to death. He and his family were brought before the king. The king asked what he would give for his children’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged forgiveness, Hebrews 12:2, illustration, pardon, sacrificial love, salvation
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Glory
Yesterday I wrote about a toddler who woke up in my wife’s arms. The little fellow seemed pretty content, until his mother walked into the room. Then he knew that he would have even greater joy in his mother’s arms. … Continue reading
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