Category Archives: Communion Meditations

Recognizing Greatness

Nelson Mandela died yesterday at the age of 95. The former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner is known the world over for promoting freedom and racial harmony. He will also be remembered for conducting himself with … Continue reading

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The Depth of His Suffering

It’s difficult to try to understand the full scope of the suffering Jesus experienced when he died on the cross to pay for the sins of mankind. Dr. Jack Cottrell, professor of Theology at Cincinnati Christian University, explains it this way: “If Christ … Continue reading

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Saying “Thanks”

In an article in Leadership Journal, Gordon MacDonald writes about taking his 3-year-old grandson to Chuck E. Cheese’s for pizza and fun. On the way home, Gordon and his wife tried to get their grandson to say “thank you” to … Continue reading

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Wrong Track

Amtrak officials are investigating what caused a train supposedly destined for New York to end up in Philadelphia last week. The train somehow missed a signal and got on the wrong track. Once the train was directed back to Philadelphia, … Continue reading

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Remembering His Death

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy, the youngest man ever elected to the office and the youngest president to die. His tragic assassination has left a lasting mark on our nation. Those old … Continue reading

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Unclaimed Fortune

In May of this year, someone bought a winning lottery ticket at a suburban Tampa, Florida convenience store. However, no one has yet come forward to claim the $16 million prize. No one knows for sure why the person who … Continue reading

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Our Leader

“I do not fear an army of lions, if they are led by a lamb. I do fear an army of sheep, if they are led by a lion.”—Alexander the Great. Our leader, Jesus, is called the Lion of Judah. … Continue reading

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Important Words

Yesterday a Pennsylvania newspaper retracted an 1863 editorial which had some disparaging remarks about President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The address, of course, has become known as one of the greatest speeches in human history. Its importance, however, was unnoticed by … Continue reading

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They Didn’t Know

Scientists recently killed a 507-year-old clam named “Ming”. The clam was so named because it dated back to the Ming dynasty. Ming’s life finally came to an end when researchers opened up the clam to study it. The true age … Continue reading

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Knowing

There is a story told about two men who were asked to recite the 23rd Psalm in front of a large crowd. The first man was an accomplished actor. He delivered his lines with precision and flair. When he finished, the audience showed … Continue reading

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