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The 23rd Channel
This has been in circulation for a few years. I don’t know who deserves the credit for it, but I think it is worthy of our consideration once again. The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want. It makes … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Humor
Tagged faith, illustration, priorities, television, wasting time
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God Only Knows
In Ezekiel 37, God showed the prophet a valley full of bones, and asked him if those bones could live again. He answered, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” (v.3). God proceeded to make those dry bones come alive again. … Continue reading
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Tagged dry bones, evangelism, Ezekiel, God's Word, Holy Spirit, illustration, new life, preaching
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Identified
A heart-warming story comes out of Biloxi, Mississippi this week. Five years after disappearing in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a gray and white cat named Scrub was reunited with its owner, Jennifer Noble. The Humane Society of South Mississippi … Continue reading
Not a Handyman
Several years ago, some ladies in the church I served decided that they needed an electric can opener in the kitchen. They wanted one that could be attached to the bottom of the cabinets. Once the can opener was purchased, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged abilities, body of Christ, church, handyman, illustration, spiritual gifts, talents, tools
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Staying Focused
Satan’s great desire is to destroy you and everyone you love. The Bible says that he roams the earth like a lion, seeking out those whom he may devour (1 Pet.5:8). If the devil sees that he can’t destroy you, … Continue reading
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Tagged distracted, faith, focus, perseverance, priorities, running a race, Satan, wise decisions
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Causing Praise
Galatians 1:24 is an interesting verse. It simply says, “And they praised God because of me.” Paul had been giving his personal testimony in the beginning of this letter to the churches in Galatia. He told of how he once … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian living, faith, influence, praise, praise God, repentance, witness, worship
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Life is a Musical
My wife and I don’t always agree on what makes a great movie. She likes movies where people, for no apparent reason, suddenly burst into song. I keep telling her that these movies don’t portray real life. I’ve never been … Continue reading
Payment Due
Yesterday I drove past a mailbox that was designated for receiving bills. The resident had cleverly put the mailbox on a pole that was about 20 feet tall. The prankster is trying to convey the idea that if the mail … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged bills, debt, illustration, Jesus' sacrificial death, payment due, responsibility, sinner, wages of sin
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Different Views of God
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson dropped a game-winning touchdown pass in the end zone in overtime last Sunday. The wide open Johnson could have sealed a victory for his team by simply holding on to the perfectly delivered pass. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Sports
Tagged blame God, Buffalo Bills, dropped touchdown pass, illustration, NFL, Stevie Johnson
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Music and Praise
Last night I attended a basketball game at the local high school. Having just moved back to my hometown after being away for 27 years, I shouldn’t have been so surprised at how moved I was when the band played … Continue reading
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Tagged basketball game, Bible, God, hometown, illustration, music, musical instruments, praise, sing, worship
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