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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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Not Condemned
The day after Thanksgiving, my wife and I were driving to her parent’s house to enjoy a holiday meal with the family. On the way, we saw two different flocks of wild turkeys. It was as if they knew that … Continue reading
Expressive Thanksgiving
Of the ten leprous men that Jesus healed, only one came back to give him thanks. The Bible says, “He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him…” (Luke 17:16). This is an extremely expressive way to express thanks. I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged expressive worship, illustration, Jesus healed ten lepers, Luke 17:16, thanksgiving
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One Special Day
I recently heard someone say, “I don’t think there should be one special day set aside for thanksgiving.” After pausing to let his remark sink in, he continued, “I think that there should be one day set aside for griping … Continue reading
Waste Not, Want Not
Cattle farmers know that they have to be careful about how they allow their cattle to feed. Cattle have no concept of being frugal with the hay. They will trample half of it into the mud if given the opportunity. … Continue reading
