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Category Archives: Christian Living
Back to the Basics
The arrival of a new year often leads people to examine their lives to see what changes they might like to see take place. Many people make resolutions about what they will do differently, whether it be eliminating a bad … Continue reading
Nothing Easy about It!
H. Cosman baptizes Grace Allen on December 25, 1898 Christmas is a time when many people who consider themselves Christians sing carols, exchange blessings with others and maybe even make a rare effort to attend a worship service. They seem … Continue reading
White Christmas
A friend of mine says that she is dreaming of a white Christmas. However, if they run out of white she will drink the red! Sadly, a lot of people turn to alcohol or other drugs during the holidays. Too … Continue reading
Receiving Jesus
A cartoon showed two angels looking down at the earth from their position in heaven. One of them says, “I wonder why God pays so much attention to that particular planet?” The other angel answers, “I think it’s because he … Continue reading
Getting Ready for Jesus
As I write this, almost everyone I know is doing something to get ready for Christmas. They are buying gifts, shopping for food, planning family gatherings, and preparing for church and community events. There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting … Continue reading
When the Winds Buffet
I walked out of a hospital recently and noticed that a helicopter was coming in for a rooftop landing, so I stopped to watch. I noticed that the pilot was being extremely cautious in his approach, and I remembered that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged faith, helicopter, illustration, Jesus calmed the storm, storms of life
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True Servant
Arnold Billie was a rural mail carrier in southern New Jersey. For more than a quarter century his daily route took him sixty-three miles through two counties and five municipalities. Mr. Billie not only delivered the mail, he also brought … Continue reading
Standing in Grace
Two men were once shoveling snow and ice off a concrete ramp at the entrance to a church building. One man almost fell on the slippery surface, prompting the other one to say, “Sinners stand on slippery ground, don’t they?” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged grace, hope, illustration, justified, Romans 5, sermon idea, slipping on ice, standing in grace
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Giving Time
Yesterday was “Giving Tuesday”, a day when people were encouraged to give to charitable organizations. If you let the day slip by you without making a donation to a worthy cause, take heart! Any day is a good day to … Continue reading
Thankful Enough to Share
Chapters six and seven of 2 Kings record an interesting event in the history of Israel. The king of Aram had mobilized his army and advanced into Israelite territory. He laid siege to the city of Samaria, trying to outlast … Continue reading