Category Archives: Church

Good Role Player

Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal has been an All-Star for most of his NBA career. However, as he enters his 20th season, he is expected to come off the bench for the Boston Celtics. Rather than sulk about his new role, … Continue reading

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Cohabitation

Figures released by the Census Bureau Thursday show that the number of cohabiting opposite sex couples increased by 13% last year. This sharp increase is thought to be partly due to people trying to save money in these tough economic … Continue reading

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That Old Time Religion

Tom Cox riding Beauty at Kohkohmah Sometimes we forget that many of the gatherings of God’s people in biblical times occurred outdoors. Consider Moses teaching the Israelites, the preaching of Ezra and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We get so … Continue reading

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The Power of an Invitation

Of all the people Jesus healed, 40 individuals are specifically mentioned in the New Testament as having been cured by Jesus. Of those 40, 34 of them did not make their way to Jesus by themselves; they had help finding … Continue reading

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Harvest Time

It is harvest time in Indiana. As I write these words, I can hear farm machinery operating across the road from my house. The farmer is harvesting his crop of soybeans. (Who says Indiana is nothing but cornfields!?). He knows … Continue reading

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Does She Know?

I wasn’t scheduled to preach anywhere yesterday, so my wife and I visited a church in the next county. A lady with three young girls sat down next to us, and we began to worship. Sometimes when I worship in … Continue reading

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No Greater Joy

Yesterday I attended an open house for some dear friends who were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Perhaps the most amazing feat that this faithful Christian couple has accomplished in their years together is raising 6 children who are all … Continue reading

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Celebrating Salvation

A landslide at a gold-and-copper mine in Chile on August 5 trapped 33 miners more than 2,200 feet underground. 17 days later, all 33 men were found to be alive and in relatively good condition. Although it will be some … Continue reading

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Versatility

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams was known primarily for his hitting ability. The slugger is regarded as one of the best hitters to ever play the game. However, on August 24, 1940, Williams pitched the last two innings of … Continue reading

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Prepared to Speak

On a recent episode of America’s Funniest Videos, there was a short clip of some children reciting memory work at church. After giving a short speech, each child was rewarded with some candy. One little boy stepped up to the … Continue reading

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