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Category Archives: Christian Living
What’s The Purpose for That?
A church decided that they needed to upgrade their sound system, so they had a professional come and evaluate their needs. As the technician studied the layout of the sanctuary, he noticed a huge opening in the wall behind the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged Acts 22:16, baptism, baptistry, calling on the name of the Lord, illustration, salvation, wash your sins away
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Escape Room
Our church is currently sponsoring an escape room. This is a game where people are given clues to solve in order to be able to gain their freedom. I haven’t tried it yet because I feel stupid enough already. Others … Continue reading
Good Support
Feeling nostalgic, I bought a pair of the old style Converse All-Star basketball shoes. The pair I chose are low-cut and black. I like the retro look of the shoes, but they aren’t as comfortable as the newer styles of … Continue reading
Picture Being Born Again
I just finished reading an article on the subject of being born again. It was based on John 3:1-8, where Jesus teaches Nicodemus that one must be born again in order to see the kingdom of God. Jesus says that … Continue reading
In His Hands
I remember speaking with a friend of mine shortly before he went on stage to perform in a talent contest. He was going to play his guitar and sing. He told me that he didn’t remember how long it had … Continue reading
Different Kind of Grief
A quotation from antiquity tries to explain one of the differences between Christians and non-believers. It says about people of faith: “And if any righteous man among them passes from the world, they rejoice and offer thanks to God; and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:13, death, eternal life, funerals, grieving, illustration, life after death, salvation, those who mourn
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Close Bond
Two ministers who were good friends had a habit of giving each other a good-natured ribbing. They were always comparing churches, trying to prove that their congregation was the best. One day, one of them said, “I have to admit … Continue reading
Devastating Fire
A fire that was started on September 2 has burned 76 square miles of forest land, including scenic land along hiking trails near Portland, Oregon. The fire has removed so much vegetation that authorities expect landslides and rockslides to come … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged careless words, forest fires, illustration, James 3:5-6, sin, taming the tongue, wildfires
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Surprise Reunion
I enjoy watching those surprise reunions between military personnel and their family members after they have been separated for a long time. A typical scheme is to have the returning enlisted person pretend to be the catcher at a baseball … Continue reading
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