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Category Archives: Communion Meditations
One Giant Leap for Mankind
Astronaut Neil Armstrong died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the age of 82. He will always be remembered as the first human being to set foot on the moon. The first words he uttered after that historic moment are … Continue reading
Place of Worship
People have often said that they can worship God anywhere—on the lake, at the golf course, hiking, etc. Since this is true, some reason that they don’t really need to go to church on Sunday and worship with other believers. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations
Tagged beach, church attendance, Hebrews 10:25, illustration, nature, worship
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Trading Places
In Suzanne Collins’ novel The Hunger Games, teenager Katniss Everdeen bravely volunteers for a dangerous assignment. She nobly takes the place of her younger sister to compete in a government-mandated competition that will almost assuredly lead to her death. Katniss’ … Continue reading
Up the Creek (Part 2)
Yesterday I wrote about forgetting to bring a paddle along for a canoe trip. I had to go back to the house and get the paddle before I could go anywhere on the water. Today I’ll tell you a little … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Acts 4:12, canoe, forgetful, illustration, life jacket, paddle, Peter walked on water, salvation
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Up the Creek
I recently took up canoeing. About a hundred yards from my house there is a good place to put my canoe in the Ohio River. A couple of days ago, I was all set to go out on the water. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged canoeing, forgetfulness, illustration, Jesus, John 15:5, Ohio River
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Lackluster Effort
It seems that 8 Olympic badminton players, representing 3 different nations, have been kicked out of the London Olympic games for not giving their best effort to win. The players defended themselves by saying that they were conserving their energy … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Current Events, Sports
Tagged badminton, Colossians 1:29, effort, illustration, Olympics
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Rich Someday
A four-year-old boy rushed up to his grandfather and said, “Make a sound like a frog, Grandpa!” “What?!” the old man responded. “Make a sound like a frog!” “Now, why in the world would you want me to do that?” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged 1 Peter 1:3-5, Heaven, heavenly inheritance, illustration, joke, riches, salvation
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Freedom Gained
Today we celebrate Independence Day, the birthday of the United States of America. I suppose you could make an argument that we gained our freedom through a process that occurred over time. Did we become free when the colonies banded … Continue reading
Inspection Time
I recently noticed that one of the tires on our car had prematurely worn out. The front tire on the driver’s side was completely bald, while the other three tires have significant tread left on them. Knowing that there must … Continue reading
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