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Category Archives: Communion Meditations
Victory in Jesus
It excites sports fans to watch games and events where the outcome is in doubt until the very end. The competitors give their best, hoping for a win, but knowing that defeat is a definite possibility. Sometimes Christians compete in … Continue reading
Why He Came
Just a few verses after Luke’s beloved historical account of Jesus’ birth comes a stark reminder of the reason why he came to earth. Joseph and Mary brought baby Jesus to Jerusalem to fulfill the requirement of the Jewish Law. … Continue reading
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Tagged illustration, Jesus' birth, Jesus' death, Luke 2:34-35, Mary at the cross, why Jesus came
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Until Proven Guilty
Suh Ndamukong Suh, the 307-pound star defensive lineman of the Detroit Lions, has been suspended by the NFL for two games for unsportsmanlike conduct. In a game last Thursday, Suh pounded the head of an opponent into the turf a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged 1 John 1:8-9, confession, Detroit Lions, illustration, Ndamukong Suh, responsibility, sin
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Centuries of Gratitude
Leroy Lawson The following words are credited to Leroy Lawson. The words are spoken, but they aren’t enough. Some other expression is needed, something more tangible. That’s where the meal comes in, and the congregating of loved ones, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged communion, gratitude, illustration, Leroy Lawson, Lord's Supper, thanksgiving
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Safe Bet
“Let us weigh the gain and the loss, in wagering that God is. Consider these alternatives; if you win, you win all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Do not hesitate, then, to wager that he is.”—Blaise Pascal This is … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, Blaise Pascal, eternity, existence of God, faith, Hebrews 9:27-28, illustration
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Remembering Important Things
Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt was recently diagnosed with dementia. Since she is still in the early stages of this disease, it has been decided that she will continue to coach the Tennessee team. Summitt has a game plan … Continue reading
In All Things
I heard about a Bible college professor who was driving with his wife when their car was involved in a serious accident. When the professor regained consciousness, he was still at the scene of the accident. He saw rescue workers … Continue reading
Saving People from the Fire
Dale Longanecker recently turned 57, the mandatory retirement age for firefighters employed by the U.S. Forest Service. He spent his last day on the job jumping from an airplane. Longanecker was a smoke jumper for 38 years. He has parachuted … Continue reading
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