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That Pesky 20%
Los Angeles Laker forward Ron Artest, when recently asked about his commitment to a vegan lifestyle, answered: “About 80 percent. I like pork chops.” Sadly, this is too much like a lot of people’s commitment to Jesus Christ. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged commitment, discipleship, faith, following Jesus, illustration, Ron Artest, sin, vegan lifestyle
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Not Getting Signal?
A few days ago, my wife wanted me to help her with a couple of jobs around the house. She tried calling me on my cell phone, but to no avail. I didn’t even have enough signal for my phone … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged cell phone, cell phone coverage, clear signal, communication, God, illustration, isolated, Prayer
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Communication Problems
Yesterday morning I had to scrape ice off of my car before running some errands. While I was out, I decided to drive through a local fast food restaurant for a cup of coffee. My plan went well until I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged approaching God, communication problems, icy car, illustration, Prayer
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Warning Against Complacency
Amos 6:1 says, “Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come!” This is a warning to the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged church, complacency, God's people, illustration, Leadership, warning
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The 23rd Channel
This has been in circulation for a few years. I don’t know who deserves the credit for it, but I think it is worthy of our consideration once again. The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want. It makes … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Humor
Tagged faith, illustration, priorities, television, wasting time
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God Only Knows
In Ezekiel 37, God showed the prophet a valley full of bones, and asked him if those bones could live again. He answered, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” (v.3). God proceeded to make those dry bones come alive again. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged dry bones, evangelism, Ezekiel, God's Word, Holy Spirit, illustration, new life, preaching
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Identified
A heart-warming story comes out of Biloxi, Mississippi this week. Five years after disappearing in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a gray and white cat named Scrub was reunited with its owner, Jennifer Noble. The Humane Society of South Mississippi … Continue reading
Not a Handyman
Several years ago, some ladies in the church I served decided that they needed an electric can opener in the kitchen. They wanted one that could be attached to the bottom of the cabinets. Once the can opener was purchased, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged abilities, body of Christ, church, handyman, illustration, spiritual gifts, talents, tools
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Staying Focused
Satan’s great desire is to destroy you and everyone you love. The Bible says that he roams the earth like a lion, seeking out those whom he may devour (1 Pet.5:8). If the devil sees that he can’t destroy you, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged distracted, faith, focus, perseverance, priorities, running a race, Satan, wise decisions
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Causing Praise
Galatians 1:24 is an interesting verse. It simply says, “And they praised God because of me.” Paul had been giving his personal testimony in the beginning of this letter to the churches in Galatia. He told of how he once … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian living, faith, influence, praise, praise God, repentance, witness, worship
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