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Category Archives: Christian Living
He Responded
As we come to the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack on America, we think back on the many ways that fateful day changed the way we live and think. For one thing, the term “first responder” has … Continue reading
Hurtful Kiss
Some friends of mine recall the time when they found some bite marks on their infant son. When they questioned his older sister about this, she explained, “I was just kissing him with my teeth!” Have you ever been hurt … Continue reading
The Need for More
According to an old fable that is attributed to Aesop, a dog was carrying a bone as he crossed a bridge. Looking down into the water, he saw his own reflection. He thought he had encountered another dog, and he … Continue reading
Whatever It Takes
Jon Hutt On August 19, Jon Hutt was doing some logging work all alone in a remote area in Colorado when disaster struck—his 6-ton trailer fell onto his right foot. Since there was no one around to hear his cries … Continue reading
Matter of Perspective
There is an old story about three construction workers who were laboring on a building in a downtown area. Although they were all doing the exact same job, they gave different answers to the question, “What are you doing?” One … Continue reading
Everybody Wins!?
Today I attended a high school volleyball match that had an unusual outcome. It seems that both teams won! Stay with me now while I try to explain. The team from Kentucky won the first two games in a best-of-five … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Bible, eternity, everybody wins, Heaven, Hell, high school volleyball, illustration, Jesus, losers, winners
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Escaping the Flames
A wildfire that has been raging out of control in Texas destroyed 25 homes in an upscale subdivision. When residents of the Possum Kingdom Lake neighborhood were told to evacuate, they were quick to comply. However, flames blocked the road … Continue reading
Flying High
I read about a man who was flying his small airplane when he noticed something disturbing. He saw a mouse on the plane with him. This was troubling because mice can gnaw through important wires and cause serious damage to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged airplane, closer to God, higher altitude, illustration, mouse, pilot, Psalm 121:2, relationship with God, sin
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The Only Way
A story is told about a farmer who was working in a field near his house. His two small sons were playing nearby. The farmer saw a huge dog approaching. He noticed that the dog was foaming at the mouth, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged cross, heroic father, illustration, Jesus, rabid dog, salvation
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In Training
“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”—1 Timothy 4:8. Since the Bible says that physical training is of some value, I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:8, exercise, godliness, illustration, joyful, physical training, spiritual disciplines
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