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Versatility
Frank Fitch, of the Lexington, Kentucky area, is ambidextrous. He is equally adept at bowling with either hand. Such versatility is rare. Fitch is one of only a handful of people who have rolled a 300 game and an 800 … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged 300 game, 800 series, ambidextrous, bowling, Frank Fitch, God, illustration, versatile
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Storm Warning
Prov.27:12—“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” Cyclone Yasi struck northeastern Australia last week with heavy rains and winds gusting to 186 mph, tearing off roofs, toppling trees and cutting off … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged Australia, cyclone, God, illustration, Jesus, Proverbs 27:12, prudent, refuge
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Filthy, Dirty Sin
A middle school in Oregon had a problem keeping the mirrors clean in the girls’ bathroom. A number of the girls were beginning to use lipstick, and they would put it on in the bathroom. Then they would press their … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged Colossians 3:5-8, filthy, illustration, lipstick, mirror, sin
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Focused on Jesus
It is said that when Leonardo da Vinci painted his famous Last Supper, he asked a friend to tell him what impressed him most about the picture. He replied, “The cup in the hand of Jesus. The Holy Grail brilliantly … Continue reading
From Riches to Rags
Prov.21:17—“He who loves pleasure will become poor…” Many professional athletes do not know how to handle their new-found wealth. It is sad to see so many of them squander their fortunes in an attempt to buy happiness. Orlando Sentinel columnist … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Sports
Tagged athletes, Gilbert Arenas, illustration, Mike Bianchi, NBA, Orlando Sentinel, pleasure, steward, wealth
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Keep Your Fork
2 Cor.5:8—“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” We probably don’t think about heaven as much as we should. Sometimes we need to be reminded that this … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:8, communion meditation, Heaven, illustration
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Necessary Pain
My friend’s young son received a small cut on his head that required stitches. Several attempts to numb the wounded area failed, so they decided to go ahead and sew up the cut with the father holding his son. The … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Christ, communion meditation, cross, Heavenly Father, illustration, pain, sacrifice, salvation
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Obvious Growth
Sara Hammond She sure has grown a lot. Sara is the daughter of some friends of mine. The last memory I had of Sara was when she was hanging out at church camp. She was about nine years old–too young … Continue reading
Teach Your Children Well
A family was driving home from church, where they had just participated in a baby dedication service for their newest addition. Suddenly, the baby’s older brother started sobbing loudly. “What’s the matter?” asked his parents. “The preacher said he wanted … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged baby dedication, Christian home, Christian living, illustration, teach children, teaching
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Motivated
Li Na Li Na recently rallied from match point to make a comeback against the number one tennis player in the world, Caroline Wozniacki, in the Australian Open semifinals. When she was asked what motivated her comeback, Li Na had … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged Australian Open, Caroline Wozniacki, Christians, comeback, grace, Heaven, illustration, Li Na, motivation, Philippians 3:13-14, prize, reward, tennis
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