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Not Enough
For the past several months, I’ve seen vehicles displaying a small bumper sticker that has a fraction on it–1/168. Under the fraction is the comment, “It’s not enough”. I can usually figure out what kind of statement a bumper sticker … Continue reading
Give to God what is God’s
Some people once tried to cause trouble for Jesus by asking him, “Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t we?” Jesus knew that they were trying to trap him in his words. … Continue reading
Go and Make Disciples
I baptized my nephew yesterday. It’s a wonderful feeling to witness one of your relatives accept Christ. Many other family members came to visit Drew’s church in order to be present for this very special event. It’s a five-hour drive … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, church growth, discipleship, mentoring, teaching
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After God’s Own Heart
King David certainly was a fascinating individual. As a young man, he fearlessly protected the sheep from dangerous predators. That bravery was later seen on the battlefield as he single-handedly defeated Goliath. David was also a talented musician and a … Continue reading
Check Your Gauges
I used to drive a vehicle that had a broken gas gauge. I could never trust it to tell me when I needed fuel, so I would try to estimate how much gas I had in the tank. There was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Christian living, gauge, illustration, lies, sin, truth
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The First Four Words
The Bible contains some stories that are so fantastic that many people simply refuse to believe them. A devastating Flood covers the entire planet, destroying every living thing except for what was on an ark that a fellow named Noah … Continue reading
The Scariest Paragraph in the Bible
I think that the scariest paragraph in the Bible is found in Hebrews 10:26-31. It talks about the wrath of God that will come upon those who deliberately keep sinning against him. It speaks of vengeance, judgment and raging fire. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged Bible, church, eternity, God, God's wrath, judgment, perseverance
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Will Marriage Survive?
The institution of marriage is taking a beating from all sides. Activists for “homosexual rights” continue their efforts to redefine marriage. Politicians preach about “family values” while cheating on their spouses. Christians give up far too quickly on their … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Bible, faith, God, homosexual rights, marriage, wedding
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The Heavens Declare God’s Glory
Northern Lights Psalm 19:1-3—“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged faith, glory, God, illustration, northern lights, solar storm
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Who Can Judge?
Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell Fox is scrambling to come up with a team of judges for its hit television show, “American Idol”. They have known for some time that Simon Cowell was leaving the show. Now, Ellen DeGeneres has … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, hypocracy, illustration, judge, judgemental, Sermon on the Mount, Simon Cowell
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