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What’s Your Name?
Phil Donahue once interviewed the great actress, Katherine Hepburn. At the end of the interview, Donahue asked Hepburn to sign a copy of her autobiography for him. She was glad to do so. Taking book and pen in hand, she … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Humor
Tagged autobiography, autograph, didn't know him, Heaven, illustration, Jesus, Katherine Hepburn, Phil Donahue, TV's Most Outrageous Moments
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That Pesky 20%
Los Angeles Laker forward Ron Artest, when recently asked about his commitment to a vegan lifestyle, answered: “About 80 percent. I like pork chops.” Sadly, this is too much like a lot of people’s commitment to Jesus Christ. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged commitment, discipleship, faith, following Jesus, illustration, Ron Artest, sin, vegan lifestyle
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The 23rd Channel
This has been in circulation for a few years. I don’t know who deserves the credit for it, but I think it is worthy of our consideration once again. The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want. It makes … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Humor
Tagged faith, illustration, priorities, television, wasting time
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Right from Left
Our new house has a sink with the hot and cold water faucets reversed. Normally, the hot water is on the left and the cold on the right, so this abnormality has me a bit confused. Now, I can go … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Bible, faith, illustration, Jonah, morality, Nineveh, society, spiritual confusion
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To Be with God
Pat Tillman is recognized as a true American hero. He walked away from a lucrative career playing professional football in order to join the U.S. military to fight in the war against terrorists. Tillman was killed by gunfire in Afghanistan. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Afghanistan, friendly fire, God, hero, illustration, Pat Tillman, patriot, religious, war on terror
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Sounding Good!?
I attended a traditional music show last night at the local high school auditorium. Several groups played, mostly bluegrass, but there was quite a bit of gospel music mixed in as well. I was reminded of something that has perplexed … Continue reading
Unwanted Pages
My Bible is falling apart. Perhaps that makes it look as if I have used it more than I really have. To tell the truth, I just bought this Bible a couple of years ago. I thought I was getting … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian living, faith, illustration, lifestyle, self-examination, sin
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Politics of the Heart
Elections are less than two weeks away. We are reminded of this fact every time we turn on the television and are bombarded by advertisements for (but mostly against) various candidates for office. I am reminded of the Bible verse … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Uncategorized
Tagged abortion, Bible, election, gay marriage, left wing, politics, religion, right wing
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Obvious Advice
A newspaper headline says that the Utah Poison Control Center advises people not to take poison. Do we really need people giving out such obvious advice? We would hope not, but perhaps we do. Just think about the common-sense “Do” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Humor
Tagged advice, Bible, Christian living, funny headlines, illustration, poison, sin
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Easy Decision
Joe Gibbs Joe Gibbs is an NFL Hall of Fame coach and the owner of a NASCAR team. He is also an outspoken Christian. Recently Gibbs had the opportunity to speak to 600 inmates in South Carolina. He told them, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Sports
Tagged creation, illustration, Joe Gibbs, meaning of life, NASCAR, NFL
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