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Time for the Collection
G. Brian Manning writes about the time when his five-year-old son had just graduated from wearing bow ties to neck ties. He was so proud to be dressed just like his Dad. However, one Sunday morning, his son clutched his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged church offering, cute things kids say, giving, illustration, Leviticus 27:30, stewardship, tithing
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You Can’t Compartmentalize Your Faith
Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy is now a professional football commentator. Dungy was criticized for his comments about this year’s Super Bowl performance by Eagles’ quarterback Nick Foles. Dungy mentioned that Foles’ faith helped his performance in the … Continue reading
Inclusive
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau corrected a woman when she asked a question during a town hall meeting last Friday. The woman, reportedly affiliated with the World Mission Society Church of God, used the word “mankind”. Apparently, this didn’t sit … Continue reading
Ulterior Motive
Genia Obal remembers the time when her seven-year-old daughter won $2 for her memory work in Sunday school. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The daughter proudly announced, “And I put it all in the morning’s offering!” … Continue reading
Breaking Bread Together
I recently attended a worship service where the person leading the worshipers into communion time said, “Now is your personal time to be alone with God.” I strongly disagree. Many Christians have come to the conclusion that communion is just … Continue reading
How She Loves Me!
According to Jesus, the greatest two commandments are to love God and love people (Matthew 22:34-40). Everything we do should be measured by that standard. We need to remember that “love” is primarily an action verb. It is not how … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 1 Peter 4:8, Brad Pitt, dog and owner look alike, dog owners, greatest commandments, happy life, illustration, love
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Self-Denial
Psalm 132:1 is an interesting verse—“Lord, remember David and all his self-denial.” The text goes on to recount how David put the Lord’s concerns above his own. Self-denial is a challenging concept. We are familiar with the teaching of Jesus … Continue reading
Off Road
My car is showing the effects of driving in winter weather. That means it is filthy. I felt better about how my car looked when I pulled up in a parking lot next to a 4-wheel drive vehicle that had … Continue reading
Poor Excuse
Did you hear the one about the TV weather reporter who lost her job because her forecasts were never accurate? In an interview for another position, she was asked why she left her last job. She replied, “The climate didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged Colossians 1:29, excuses, illustration, Moses, power of God, presence of God, serving God
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The Children Speak
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision in which the U.S. Supreme Court essentially legalized abortion in the United States. Since that tragic decision, nearly 60 million children have been killed in their mother’s womb. Yesterday … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged abortion, American holocaust, celebrate life, choose life, illustration, pro-life, Roe vs. Wade, sanctity of life
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