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Coping with Change
Things sure have changed in the church during the course of my lifetime. When I was growing up, the King James Version was the only translation of the Bible that I knew existed. Now there are all sorts of translations … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Humor
Tagged Bible app, cell phone, change, church, church music, humor, illustration
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Holding them Accountable
Coach John Calipari of the University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team has found an unusual way to motivate his players to give their best in practice. If they commit a serious basketball transgression, he makes them get on a … Continue reading
Death Remembered
Syndicated newspaper columnist Leonard Pitts visited Auschwitz a few years ago. He says that he was surprised at the number of Israeli school groups there. Some of the children were actually wrapped in their national flag. The Jewish people have … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Auschwitz, communion, death, genocide, Holocaust, illustration, Jesus, Jewish, Leonard Pitts, Nazis
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Where’s the Love?
Marvin Morgan, an English soccer player, was booed by the fans of his Aldershot team when he came out for a substitute during a 2-1 loss to Hereford. Morgan responded on Twitter with the following: “Like to thank the fans … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged booed, England, forgive, grudge, illustration, Jesus, love your enemies, Marvin Morgan, soccer
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Wonderful Words
Someone once compiled a list of some of the best-loved words and phrases in the English language. Among those phrases making the list are: I love you, I forgive you and Supper’s ready! Those three phrases are implied, if not … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations
Tagged communion, communion meditation, favorite phrases, forgiveness, illustration, Lord's Supper, love
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Successful Donor
Ronald Lee Herrick, who is recognized as the world’s first successful organ donor, recently died at the age of 79. Herrick donated a kidney to his dying twin brother on December 23, 1954. The operation kept his brother alive for … Continue reading
Opportunity to Do Good
I met Ray earlier this week. Together we figured out how to operate the paper towel dispenser in the men’s room at a local high school basketball game. From paper towel dispensers, the conversation turned to the weather, and from … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged chance meeting, divine appointment, faith, family of God, Galatians 6:10, good deeds, illustration, opportunity, Prayer
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Punishment that Fits the Crime
Michael Vick is having an excellent comeback year on the football field after serving 18 months in a federal prison for running a dogfighting ring. Many people are applauding the Philadelphia Eagles for giving Vick a second chance now that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Sports
Tagged abortion, comeback year, dogfighting, Michael Vick, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, pro-life, punishment, second chance
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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Christians
ONE—Be more intentional about leading a worshipful life. “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” (John … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Biblical living, Christian living, faith, New Year's resolutions
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MMXI
My theme for this new year is the year itself. What? Let me explain. 2011 is designated as MMXI in Roman numerals. MMXI is an anagram for “My Most for Christ Jesus”. The two “Ms” are self-explanatory. “X” is the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged 2011, Christian living, faith, giving your best, illustration, Jesus Christ, MMXI, New Year's resolutions
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