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Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
A long-time radio personality was remembering a time earlier in his career when he reminded the listeners many times during his show that they were to turn their clocks back that weekend. The only trouble was, it was the spring, … Continue reading
Good Team Player
University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari was the featured speaker at Gov. Matt Bevin’s prayer breakfast on February 16, 2016. The main focus of his message was putting others above yourself. Calipari told of the time when former … Continue reading
Seeking Salvation
When my wife and I were living in Indiana a few years ago, a mysterious critter somehow got trapped in our garage. It must have wandered in when we left the door open. I never saw it, but we decided … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged Acts 2, animal trapped in the basement, baptism, follow Jesus, groundhog, salvation, save yourselves, trust Jesus
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That’s Where They Go!
A mother once approached her young child’s Sunday School teacher with a problem. It seems that her son was keeping for himself money that he was supposed to be putting in the Sunday School offering. The mother asked the teacher … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged generous, giving, greed, illustration, Malachi 3:10, offering, Sunday School, tithing
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Not a Coach
I enjoy sports, and I attend a lot of local basketball games. Someone once asked me why I never got into coaching. It’s because I wouldn’t be very good at it. While I understand most of what has happened on … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged coaching, gift of leadership, Hebrews 13:17, illustration, obey your leaders, Romans 12, spiritual gifts
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Knowing Your Role
Peyton Manning, despite his declining physical skills that go with being a 39-year-old quarterback, led the Denver Broncos to a victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. He did not look like the Manning of old, who would take … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:27, body of Christ, humility, illustration, Peyton Manning, Super Bowl, teamwork
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Better Together
Some kind person puts food out for several cats that hang out near a store in my home town. There is also an old blanket there for the cats to lie down on. Now that the weather has turned cold, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged cats, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, illustration, together
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Give Me Five!
The “High Five” is a gesture that has become commonplace in American society. It seems to have started when outfielder Glenn Burke ran over with his arm in the air to congratulate his teammate Dusty Baker, who had just hit … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Sports
Tagged church attendance, Dusty Baker, encouragement, Glenn Burke, Hebrews 10:24-25, high five, illustration
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Bearing the Burden
I recently saw a semi-truck pulling an empty trailer. I noticed that two of the tires on the trailer had blown out. However, the other tires on the trailer were more than able to carry the weight. The trucker was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged bear one another's burdens, body of Christ, flat tire, Galatians 6:2, illustration, tire blown out
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Prefer Your Future
Adam Edelen thought that he would begin serving his second term as Kentucky’s state auditor this month. Instead, he is back in the private sector, beginning a new chapter of his life. He, and most other Democrats seeking election to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Adam Edelen, adversity, facing the future, illustration, perseverance, Philippians 3:13-14, positive attitude
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