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Not a Fanatic
A supply preacher arrived early one Sunday at the town where he was preaching. He sat down at the local donut shop, opened up his Bible and started going over his sermon notes. A man sitting down the counter from … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged church, faith, illustration, Jesus Christ, Lord, Matthew 7:21, member
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Atheist Chaplain?!
The New York Times reports that atheists are hoping to have an atheist leader join the chaplaincy corps. A group called Military Atheists and Secular Humanists, or MASH, is planning to ask the Army to appoint an atheist lay leader … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged Army, atheist, chaplain, Fort Campbell, God, illustration, military, New York Times, Psalm 14:1
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MOMS
Wife, companion, sweetheart, friend, One on whom we all depend, Chauffeur, laundress, cook and baker, Casserole and cookie maker, Seamstress, skilled in many arts, Mending clothes and broken hearts, Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, Confidante, advisor, preacher, Bargain hunter, … Continue reading
He Laid His Life on the Line
SEAL Team Six had prepared for many scenarios as they trained for the raid that ended in the death of Osama bin Laden. One concern they had was that they might have to deal with suicide bombers who were ready … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Current Events
Tagged bravery, cross, good shepherd, illustration, Jesus, John 10:11, life on the line, Osama bin Laden, raid, SEALs, suicide bomber
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Not in Control
I own a universal remote control, but it doesn’t work. I’ve been pushing buttons all day and I haven’t been able to control the universe at all! Sometimes we are able to “change the channel” in our lives. We can … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, circumstances, control, endure, eternal, illustration, temporary, troubles, trusting God
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The Name of the Lord (Part 2)
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.”—Exodus 20:7. Let’s go a little deeper today in trying to understand the importance of honoring the Lord’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Exodus 20:7, God, illustration, Jesus Christ, Lord, misuses his name, name, Ten Commandments
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The Name of the Lord
I overheard an informal prayer meeting taking place in the bleachers behind me at a high school ball game yesterday. I didn’t turn around to look, but it must have been a prayer meeting. I heard the name of God … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Exodus 20:7, God, illustration, Jesus Christ, Lord's name, Ten Commandments
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His Day Has Arrived
Osama bin Laden The breaking news today is that Osama bin Laden is dead. U.S. forces shot and killed bin Laden in Pakistan, eliminating the elusive leader of al-Qaida once and for all. DNA testing confirmed that the body was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged al-Qaida, God, justice, Osama bin Laden, Psalm 37, September 11 attacks, wicked
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It’s Possible to Change
Ron Artest Last Tuesday, Ron Artest was named the best citizen in the NBA. Artest, who just a few years ago was one of the main participants in the most notorious brawl in NBA history, was awarded the J. Walter … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, award, change, citizen, illustration, Jesus, kingdom of God, NBA, Ron Artest
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