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Nearby Threat
The FBI has recently made some changes in the way they train their agents to handle firearms. The agency once focused on long-range marksmanship training. However, studies have shown that 75% of shootings involving FBI agents consisted of suspects who … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged FBI, firearms training, friendly fire, illustration, Psalm 55:12-14, Satanic attacks
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His Presence
A little boy had to miss church one day because he was sick. His mother stayed home with him while his father took the other children to church. It happened to be Palm Sunday, and when the family returned home … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged illustration, Matthew 28:20, Palm Sunday, the presence of Jesus, worship
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Doing Your Part
Science Hill Christian Church in Science Hill, Kentucky, suffered a devastating fire several years ago. Their church building was declared a total loss, and they had to erect a new structure. The church decided to use their own people as … Continue reading
The Heart of the Matter
“If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area of his life.”—Billy Graham A lot of people who have difficulties in life can trace their problems to their outlook … Continue reading
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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