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Complete Trust
“Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When he had said this, he breathed his last.”—Luke 23:46 These words that Jesus spoke from the cross fulfilled a prophecy from Psalm 31:5—“Into your … Continue reading
No Brakes
A lady once called her husband at home and said, “The brakes went out on the car. I need you to come and get me.” “Okay”, he replied. “Where are you?” “I’m at the drugstore.” “Where is the car?” “It’s … Continue reading
Not Interested
A minister in Florida lamented that he couldn’t get his congregation to take seriously his messages about eternity. “It’s so beautiful here in the winter that heaven doesn’t interest them,” he said, sighing. “And it’s so hot here in the … Continue reading
Motivation
There is a story told about a frog that fell into a pothole. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t jump high enough to get out. His friends encouraged him, but he still could not muster up the strength … Continue reading
Inviting God to Participate
The great baseball catcher Yogi Berra was involved in a ball game in which the score was tied, with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. The batter from the opposing team stepped up to the batter’s box … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership, Prayer, Sports
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:17, illustration, pray continually, pray without ceasing, Yogi Berra
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Patience
A man’s car stalled in heavy traffic just as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked … Continue reading
Safe Here
Many years ago there was a coal miner in northeastern Pennsylvania whose job was to inspect the mine before the other miners came down. He would check the mine for deadly methane gas. Only after he had determined that the … Continue reading
Time Spent Searching
In Gretchen Rubin’s book, “Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness”, she suggests that the average American spends 55 minutes looking for lost items every day. If that statistic is correct, it shows that … Continue reading
Different Temptations
Years ago a doctor was preparing to go to a medical conference in Las Vegas. As he was packing his suitcase, his wife came into the room and said, “Honey, I know that there will be a lot of temptations … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged holy living, illustration, James 4:7, resist the devil, sin, submit to God, temptation
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Strong Faith
Mariano Rivera is the first player in the history of major league baseball to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by a unanimous vote. Rivera is considered the greatest closer of all time. He was the relief pitcher … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership, Sports
Tagged failure, faith, God works for the good, Mariano Rivera, Romans 8:28, thanksgiving
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