Category Archives: Christian Living

Balanced Reporting

You have to be careful where you get your news, because much of what we read and hear is filtered through the worldview of those who report it. It is difficult to find a source of news that is truly … Continue reading

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Leading the Unlikely

King David is considered one of the best leaders in the Bible. Even before he became king, his leadership qualities were apparent. He drew many followers, and he and his men became renowned for their bravery and the victories they … Continue reading

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Scary Costume

A friend of mine says that he is going to wear a Barack Obama mask this Halloween. When kids come to his house, he’s going to take half of their candy away from them and give it to kids who … Continue reading

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Rules for Living

James Garfield was president of the United States, but he was also a preacher. When Garfield was a young man, an elderly friend reportedly gave him the following rules. He cherished these principles to the end of his life. Perhaps … Continue reading

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Different

“We are best for our communities when we are most unlike our communities.”—J.K. Jones There is nothing wrong with a church trying to be “seeker-sensitive”. After all, Jesus was quite sensitive to the spiritual needs of others. And he sends … Continue reading

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Struggling Against Sin

“We seem to be content to pray for forgiveness when we should have been praying for the power to overcome.”—Virgil Hurley. In our struggle against sin, many Christians give up far too easily. This has always been the case. The … Continue reading

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Getting Along Together

Several years ago, a church experienced some inner turmoil. The friction between two groups worsened, and they decided to split. However, neither group wanted to give up the building. So they came to an agreement that they would share the … Continue reading

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Marital Bliss

Did you know that in the history of mankind, no husband has ever been shot by his wife while he was washing the dishes? It’s a fact; you can look it up! There are all kinds of jokes about the … Continue reading

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That’s How that Song Goes!

The chimes from the church up the street were playing Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. I had grown up singing this old hymn, so I tried to remember the words and sing along with the music. At one point I … Continue reading

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Still the Same

A college student became friends with an elderly man who lived in the same boarding house. The older man was a retired music teacher. Every morning, they had a routine that they would go through. The student would greet his … Continue reading

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