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Category Archives: Christian Living
Resolving Conflict
In his book, “Making Things Happen”, Bob Russell relates the following story about how he and his wife handled a disagreement: “When my wife and I were first married, she wanted to put up the Christmas tree two weeks before … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged Bob Russell, humility, illustration, putting others first, resolving conflicts, unity
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Blessed Are the Poor
I recently attended a youth sporting event. Once I got there I realized that I had left my billfold at home. Having no money and no credit card left me feeling humbled. I could not purchase a bottle of water … Continue reading
Can’t Stop Talking!
Dennis the Menace had this to say about Margaret, his chatty little friend—“Margaret always has something that she can’t stop talking about.” I suppose that we all have a friend who likes to talk a lot. Perhaps others could say … Continue reading
Time to Be Quiet
A young mother was trying to impress upon her small children the need for silence at certain times. She taught them over and over, “There are three times when you need to be especially quiet: at church, in the library … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Prayer, Sports
Tagged children being quiet, presence of God, Psalm 4:4, silence, worship
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Gifted to Serve
A talking horse showed up at a major league baseball park and asked the manager if he could try out for the team. This team was struggling to win games, and the manager was in danger of being fired, so … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership, Sports
Tagged body of Christ, Romans 12, serving the Lord, spiritual gifts, talking horse
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Jesus Is Still Relevant
Some people have the idea that the teachings of Jesus are out of date. Oh, he may have had some good thoughts back in his day, they suppose, but times are much different now. Surely we can’t expect to adhere … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Culture
Tagged creation, Jesus is Relevant, Mark 10, marriage, teachings of Jesus
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We Remember
Today is the nineteenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack on the United States. Anyone who is old enough to remember the horrific event will never forget where they were or what they were doing when they first heard … Continue reading
Bringing People to Jesus
The second chapter of Mark’s gospel begins with a rather remarkable story. Jesus was preaching the word of God to people in a crowded house. Some men carried a paralyzed friend to the house, hoping Jesus could help him. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Prayer
Tagged bringing people to Jesus, evangelism, Jesus heals a paralyzed man, Mark 2, sermon ideas
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Rest for the Weary
Labor Day weekend is a time of rest and relaxation for most Americans. Many will get an extra day off to spend time with family, recovering from the rigors of work and taking a short break from everyday responsibilities. Many … Continue reading
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