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Coping with Change
Things sure have changed in the church during the course of my lifetime. When I was growing up, the King James Version was the only translation of the Bible that I knew existed. Now there are all sorts of translations … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Humor
Tagged Bible app, cell phone, change, church, church music, humor, illustration
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Holding them Accountable
Coach John Calipari of the University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team has found an unusual way to motivate his players to give their best in practice. If they commit a serious basketball transgression, he makes them get on a … Continue reading
Wonderful Words
Someone once compiled a list of some of the best-loved words and phrases in the English language. Among those phrases making the list are: I love you, I forgive you and Supper’s ready! Those three phrases are implied, if not … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations
Tagged communion, communion meditation, favorite phrases, forgiveness, illustration, Lord's Supper, love
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For the Good of the Team
Even though the Cincinnati Bengals have two of the most talented receivers in football in Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco, the team has struggled through a horrible year. It seems that it takes more than skill to win ball games. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, illustration, selfish, teamwork, Terrell Owens
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Need More Initiative?
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell disagreed with the NFL’s decision to postpone Sunday’s Eagles’ game against the Vikings because of the heavy snow. He thinks that Americans are becoming too soft, and that we are not competing well with nations such … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Current Events, Humor, Sports
Tagged America, Chinese, church, Eagles, faith, game postponed, Gov. Ed Rendell, illustration, initiative, lazy, NFL, Vikings
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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
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
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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