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Category Archives: Christian Living
Making Something Happen
A few weeks ago, University of Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops was a bit frustrated with the way his team was playing defense. Stoops said, “They want somebody else to make the play.” Like many coaches, Stoops would have … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged initiative, Mark Stoops, Romans 12:11, spiritual fervor, University of Kentucky football, zeal
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Spirited Disagreement
According to a report by the Associated Press, lawmakers in Taiwan got into a fist fight and threw pig guts at each other last Friday over a soon-to-be enacted policy that would allow imports of U.S. pork and beef. Now … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged anger, Fight in Taiwan parliament, illustration, Matthew 5:9, peacemakers, Psalm 133, unity
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Being Content
While chained up in a prison cell, the apostle Paul wrote these words—“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any … Continue reading
Re-Write
In a recent Dilbert cartoon, the character Dogbert explained that he was re-writing the dialogue of Shakespeare’s plays. This audacious endeavor prompted Dilbert to proclaim, “I admire your confidence.” In their arrogance, some people are so confident that they, in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged arrogance, Bible, changing the Scriptures, Dilbert, Dogbert, illustration, pride
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Under-Appreciated
NBA guard Fred VanVleet recently agreed to a new contract that will keep him a member of the Toronto Raptors. VanVleet has played a huge role in the Raptors’ recent success, which includes a march to the 2019 NBA championship. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged being appreciated, Fred VanVleet, hard work, illustration, perseverance, Proverbs 22:29, Toronto Raptors
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Uncommon Thanks
One of my favorite Scriptures about thanksgiving is found in Luke 17. There we read about the time Jesus healed ten men who were suffering from leprosy. These ten men came as close to Jesus as they dared. By Old … Continue reading
Different Reactions
Years ago I was part of a community service group that was trying to raise money by offering “Pictures with Santa”. I got to dress up as Santa Claus, and people would bring their small children to be photographed with … Continue reading
Guardrails
The highway department recently put in a much-needed guardrail along a stretch of road near our house. My wife asked me if I had noticed it. I had not, even though I had driven by there a couple of times … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged Acts 20:7, God's protection, Guardrails, Holy Spirit, illustration, influence, Scriptures
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Tasting Good!
In a recent Zits comic strip, a conversation between teenager Jeremy and his father went like this: Jeremy: “Oh, great. We’re out of milk.” Dad: “There’s still plenty of skim milk.” Jeremy: “Oh. Okay…In that case, we’re just out of … Continue reading
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