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Category Archives: Communion Meditations
Memorial Day Encouragement
The purpose of Memorial Day is to remember those who have passed on. We are especially mindful of those who gave their lives so that we can live in freedom. We also honor family and friends who have died, often … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, encourage, graves, honor, hope, illustration, Jesus, Lord, Memorial Day, remember
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Qualifying
Alex Lloyd Alex Lloyd finished fourth in the Indianapolis 500 last year, but he almost didn’t qualify for this year’s race. With just nine minutes left to qualify last Sunday, Lloyd had still not posted a good enough time to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged Alex Lloyd, Heaven, Hebrews 12:1-2, illustration, Indianapolis 500, Indy, Jesus, qualify, race
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Atonement
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for … Continue reading
He Laid His Life on the Line
SEAL Team Six had prepared for many scenarios as they trained for the raid that ended in the death of Osama bin Laden. One concern they had was that they might have to deal with suicide bombers who were ready … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Current Events
Tagged bravery, cross, good shepherd, illustration, Jesus, John 10:11, life on the line, Osama bin Laden, raid, SEALs, suicide bomber
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It’s Possible to Change
Ron Artest Last Tuesday, Ron Artest was named the best citizen in the NBA. Artest, who just a few years ago was one of the main participants in the most notorious brawl in NBA history, was awarded the J. Walter … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, award, change, citizen, illustration, Jesus, kingdom of God, NBA, Ron Artest
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You Can’t Get Away with It
I saw a cartoon that pictured two men in a jail cell together. One man said to the other, “In my case, what happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas!” Your sins will eventually catch up with you. That’s what … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged confess, David, forgive, illustration, Lord, Psalm 32:3-5, sin
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Wounds that Heal
I have had corrective surgery done on both of my hands. I now have full use of my hands, but they have some significant scars. Sometimes I think that I am a walking communion meditation; my scars remind me of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged communion, illustration, Isaiah 53:5, Jesus' hands, scars, wounds
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True Worship
“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”—John 4:23. You would think that it would be an … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Father, illustration, Jesus, John 4:23, Matt Redman, The Heart of Worship, worship
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Not Forgotten
Someone wrote a drama about what might have happened to the family of Jesus after he died, was resurrected and ascended back into heaven. In this story, one of Jesus’ brothers got married, and he and his wife had a … Continue reading
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Tagged communion, illustration, Jesus, Luke 22:19, remember
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Confession is Good
After winning his case in court, a lawyer asked his client, “Now that you have been acquitted, tell me the truth—Did you really steal that car?” The client replied, “After hearing your amazing argument this morning, I’m beginning to think … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged 1 John 1:9-10, Bible, confession, God, illustration, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, sin
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