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Warning Against Complacency
Amos 6:1 says, “Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come!” This is a warning to the … Continue reading
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Tagged church, complacency, God's people, illustration, Leadership, warning
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The 23rd Channel
This has been in circulation for a few years. I don’t know who deserves the credit for it, but I think it is worthy of our consideration once again. The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want. It makes … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Humor
Tagged faith, illustration, priorities, television, wasting time
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Not a Handyman
Several years ago, some ladies in the church I served decided that they needed an electric can opener in the kitchen. They wanted one that could be attached to the bottom of the cabinets. Once the can opener was purchased, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged abilities, body of Christ, church, handyman, illustration, spiritual gifts, talents, tools
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Hallowed Ground
My wife and I just spent a few days on hallowed ground. We worshiped in a place where thousands before us have lifted up their voices in praise, chanting such phrases as “C-A-T-S” and “Go Big Blue”. The “hallowed ground” … Continue reading
Follow the Leader
The children in The Family Circus cartoon were playing “follow the leader” when Billy told Dolly, “Okay, you can lead this time…as long as you go where I want.” That sounds like the attitude of many people in the church. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged church, follow the leader, illustration, Leadership, Moses, sheep, shepherd, The Family Circus
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A Good Soldier
Today is Veteran’s Day, a day when we honor those who have served, and are currently serving, in the armed forces of the United States of America. We truly owe a debt of gratitude to those who have risked and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events
Tagged country, evangelism, faith, grace, illustration, Jesus, perseverance, soldier, Veteran's Day
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Simplify
Did you hear that the government is going to streamline the way they operate? They have decided to combine the health care system with the educational system. The slogan for these combined programs is going to be—“We will inoculate no … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged church, government, humor, illustration, organization, priorities
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Rebel with an Evil Cause
Numbers 16 tells one of the most fantastic stories in human history. There we read about how a man named Korah, along with a few others, led a rebellion against Moses. As punishment for rising up against God’s chosen leader, … Continue reading
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Tagged church, elders, illustration, Korah, Leadership, Moses, punishment, rebellion, submit
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Chubs, the Two-Faced Dog
A friend of mine has a dog named Chubs. Chubs and his owner live right across the road from their country church. On Sunday morning, Chubs has a friendly greeting for anyone who comes to worship. He’s the nicest dog … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged actor, church, consistency, dogs, faith, genuine, hypocrisy, illustration, Jesus
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Dispersing the Crowd
When Elvis Presley was still performing, his adoring fans used to stay long after the concert was over, hoping for another encore, or just one more glimpse of their hero, “The King”. This was a problem for personnel working at … Continue reading
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Tagged concert, Elvis Presley, evangelism, fans, followers, illustration, Jesus, left the building
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