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Jesus on Homosexuality
Many people wrongly believe that Jesus never spoke against homosexual behavior, and therefore there is nothing wrong with “gay marriage”. Even some Christians have been duped into believing this lie from hell. Let’s dispel this dangerous falsehood. First, speaking positively, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Current Events
Tagged definition of marriage, gay marriage, immorality, Jesus on homosexuality, Romans 1
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Fearful Leader
When King Saul disobeyed the clear instructions of God, he was confronted by the prophet Samuel. Saul finally admitted that he had indeed done wrong. The reason he gave was this—“…I was afraid of the people and so I gave … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Acts 5:29, cowardly, fear of God, illustration, King Saul, obey God, prophet Samuel
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OK in the Corral
An advertisement in the newspaper described the positive qualities of the Limousin bulls that a breeder had for sale. The buyer could choose between red or black. The bulls were qualified for a desirable genetics program. They were double polled, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged disposition, gentleness, illustration, Limousin cattle, livestock genetics, Philippians 4:5, polled cattle
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Chemistry Test
Randy Jackson has just announced that he is leaving American Idol after being a judge on the show for 12 years. He and fellow original judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul helped make the show a cultural sensation, but Jackson … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged American Idol, deacon qualifications, illustration, MJ Santilli, Randy Jackson
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Blinded by Pride
I once tried (unsuccessfully) to help a church move from their manmade democratic form of running the church to the biblical pattern of elder governance. During the teaching process, one lady claimed that she should have just as much say … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged elder governance, humble yourselves before the Lord, humility, illustration, James 4:10, pride, sin
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Give of Your Best to the Master
A lady once called the hotline of a company that sold turkeys. She wanted to know if it would be safe to eat a turkey that had been in her freezer for 20 years. The customer representative informed her that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership
Tagged giving, illustration, John 3:16, serving, turkey cartoon
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Felt the Pain
The boy coming up to pinch hit was by far the smallest player on his baseball team, but he approached the batter’s box with great zeal and determination. Pounding the plate with his bat, he eagerly awaited the first pitch. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged fear, gentleness, hurting others, illustration, Philippians 4:5, serving the Lord
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Least of These
In the beginning years of my ministry, I would often pray that God would send influential people to the church I served. I asked him for leaders, teachers, administrators and others who would help me build the kingdom the way … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged helping the poor, illustration, least of these, Matthew 25:40
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Know Your Role
The young son of our friends was excited about the prospect of being in an upcoming wedding. As the day drew closer, the young fellow asked his mother, “When will I get to try on my bear suit?” “What are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged illustration, joke, ring bear, role, Romans 12:6, spiritual gifts
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The Tie that Binds
Paul chastised the church at Corinth for the divisions that existed in that congregation. They even allowed the Lord’s Supper–which should be, among other things, a celebration of unity–to become divisive. Communion gives members of a local church the chance … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ, church at Corinth, divisions, illustration, Lord's Supper, ties that bind, unity
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