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An Ounce of Prevention
I recently heard someone make the observation that when we speak of health care, what we are usually referring to is actually illness management. How true! When we talk about health care, we are usually talking about treating some type … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged church health, health care, illustration, spiritual disciplines, spiritual health, Titus 3:10
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Showing Appreciation
The New York Yankees’ hopes for success in this year’s playoffs took a severe blow when team captain Derek Jeter broke his ankle in the 12th inning of the first game of the AL Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers. … Continue reading
Highest Regard
NFL fans were hugely disappointed with the performance of the replacement referees during the recent lockout of the regular officials. Players too, were frustrated with the missed calls, inconsistency and lack of confidence demonstrated by the replacements. Action often came … Continue reading
Pleasant Places
Someone at church recently asked me for some information about church camp. I said, “I think I have that in my office.” My office, I thought as I went to retrieve the requested document. My office! Sometimes I still find … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged illustration, ministry, Psalm 16:6, satisfaction, Service
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Playing Offense
One army base had just cancelled a practice session at the rifle range, but the training run to test the soldiers’ physical fitness would proceed as scheduled. Pondering this, one soldier said, “Does it bother anyone else that the Army … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Army, church on the move, illustration, John 1:14, Matthew 16:18, taking a stand, truth
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Keep the Unity
Last Sunday I had the privilege of preaching at an outdoor community worship service. The sermon was about the model prayer that Jesus gave his followers; the text was Matthew 6:9-13. After the service, a lady—let’s call her … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Prayer
Tagged Ephesians 4:3, harmony, illustration, Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:9-13, unity
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Ignore the Barking
Yesterday I was walking across the property of a friend who had given me permission to look for ginseng on her land. Her dogs didn’t know that I had their master’s blessing, so they barked incessantly at me. I just … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Acts 20:28, church, deacons, elders, illustration, Leadership
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Place of Worship
People have often said that they can worship God anywhere—on the lake, at the golf course, hiking, etc. Since this is true, some reason that they don’t really need to go to church on Sunday and worship with other believers. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations
Tagged beach, church attendance, Hebrews 10:25, illustration, nature, worship
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Painting the Raccoon
A state road crew in western Pennsylvania recently painted a double yellow line over a dead raccoon. The crew is usually able to remove road kill from the highway before painting, but circumstances prevented that from happening in this case. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged change, church traditions, illustration, painted dead raccoon, Pennsylvania road crew, progress
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Rise and Shine!
I had just spent an intense week with several teenagers on the campus of a Christian college. We had gathered, along with hundreds of other teens and adult sponsors, for inspiring worship, dynamic speakers and challenging workshops. It was truly … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged devotion, illustration, Romans 13:11, spiritual awakening, worship
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