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The Race of Your Life
As I write this, the 2020 Olympic Games—held in 2021 because of the pandemic—are winding down. Soon all the athletes will be home and either contemplating retirement or thinking ahead to their next big competition. The Bible often describes the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged eternal reward, holy living, illustration, perseverance, spiritual training, the Christian race
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A couple of preachers got together for a cup of coffee one day. During the course of the conversation one minister asked the other, “How many people do you have in your church?” “About 100”, was the reply. “How many … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership
Tagged Ephesians 4:3, evangelism, illustration, John 17, unity
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Benefits of Aging
Some people complain about growing older, but if you think about it there are some benefits of aging. For one thing, you are not as likely to be kidnapped. And if you do happen to find yourself in a hostage … Continue reading
Things I Have Learned
I feel that I am learning some things as I grow older. For example, I know that I need to take better care of myself. My goal is to lose 10 pounds this year. I only have 14 to go. … Continue reading
Feeling the Pressure
One of the biggest sports news stories in some time is that Simone Biles withdrew from the gymnastic team competition in the Tokyo Olympics. This decision came just as the USA team was to compete for the gold medal. This … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged illustration, mental health, Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka, Olympics, Simone Biles
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How to Live a Powerful Life
An energetic and somewhat ornery little boy once tried to get his mother to give him some money in exchange for his good behavior. His mother answered, “Why can’t you be like your father and be good for nothing?” Nobody … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Acts 20, humble service, living a powerful life, perseverance, spiritual growth
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Instant Heroes
A tour group once visited a picturesque village. As they walked by an old man sitting by a fence, one of the tourists asked in a very patronizing way, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man … Continue reading
Facing Our Giants
1 Samuel 17 records the famous encounter that David had with Goliath. The battle lines were drawn between the Philistine and Israelite armies. Goliath, a well-armed and experienced soldier who was nearly ten feet tall, was the Philistine champion. He … Continue reading
In This Together
I do not know the backstory of either person pictured above, but you don’t have to know all the details to be impressed by what we see here. Two individuals who have something in common have found each other. Their … Continue reading
The Last Song
Winston Churchill had planned his funeral, which took place in Saint Paul’s Cathedral. His instructions called for a bugler to be positioned high in the dome of Saint Paul’s. After the benediction, this bugler played “Taps”, the universal signal that … Continue reading
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