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Peaceful Soul
A few days ago, my wife was holding a sleeping toddler, the son of a friend. The little fellow seemed pretty content in her arms, even after he woke up and realized who was holding him. However, he was much … Continue reading
More of the Same
I recently heard a comedian speak out against human cloning. He didn’t oppose it for ethical reasons. His thinking was, “Do we really need more people…exactly like the ones we already have!?” I suppose that thought might be … Continue reading
Drama in the Subway
Ki-Suck Han died shortly after being pushed onto the tracks of a New York City subway Monday. Han tried unsuccessfully to make it to safety before being hit by a train. A photographer took a picture of Han standing before … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Uncategorized
Tagged evangelism, illustration, Jude 22-23, New York Post, salvation, subway death, subway photo
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Self-Centered
Someone once pointed out that we spend the first couple of years of a baby’s life making that tiny human think that he or she is the most important thing in the universe, and then we spend the next 20 … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged humility, illustration, Jesus, loving God and people, maturity, Philippians 2:3-4, putting others first, selfishness
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Doing Your Part
Science Hill Christian Church in Science Hill, Kentucky, suffered a devastating fire several years ago. Their church building was declared a total loss, and they had to erect a new structure. The church decided to use their own people as … Continue reading
Obstructionists
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”—Edmund Burke. People sometimes use the term “obstructionist” to refer to a politician who won’t compromise on a particular issue. The term is mostly used negatively … Continue reading
Attitude Adjustment
Many people in our nation have a feeling of entitlement. They think that the world owes them a living and that the government should take care of their every need. Jesus warns against this kind of attitude. We shouldn’t feel … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged attitude, entitlement, example, government, illustration, Luke 20:28, ransom for our sins, servant
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Choices
Angus T. Jones, the 19-year-old co-star on the CBS hit comedy Two and a Half Men, recently called his own show “filth”, and urged people not to watch the show that he has been on for nearly half his life. … Continue reading
Voices Raised
In re-visiting an old familiar Scripture, I recently noticed something that I hadn’t seen before. I was reading the episode where Jesus healed ten men from leprosy, but only one returned to give him thanks. (Luke 17:11-19) The phrase “in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged illustration, Jesus healed 10 lepers, Luke 17:11-19, praise, requests, worship
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