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Category Archives: Leadership
Playing Hurt
Houston Rockets guard James Harden was inadvertently poked in both eyes by Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. Although in a great deal of pain, Harden was able to finish … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged hardships for Christ, illustration, injuries, James Harden, NBA playoffs, perseverance, Steph Curry
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Stepping Up to the Plate
Last night New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard became the first pitcher in nearly 36 years to homer for the game’s only run and pitch a complete game. The last pitcher to accomplish this feat was the Dodgers’ Bob Welch … Continue reading
The Show Must Go On
Hours after hosting the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Kelly Clarkson underwent surgery to have her appendix removed. Even though she was experiencing a great deal of pain, Clarkson not only hosted the show, but also performed two musical … Continue reading
Ego in Check
A six-year-old girl was asked, “Are you in Jessica’s class at school?” She replied, “No, I’m not. But she’s in my class.” We tend to be self-centered, and those inclinations are seen in adults as well as children. One of … Continue reading
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast
A woman who had been living a very high-pressured life moved with her family from the city to the country. The family had resolved to reduce the stresses and tensions that they had been under by embracing a more easy-going … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged illustration, Jesus prayed, Mark 1:35, rest, slowing down, too busy
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Now I Understand
A business offered a new pension plan that called for a small employee contribution. The company would pay the rest. Everybody but Sam had signed up for the plan. Unfortunately, 100 percent employee participation was needed. Otherwise the plan would … Continue reading
Prone to Wander
A preacher friend of mine tells a story about a boy who made a decision to follow Jesus at church camp. The young fellow was baptized into Christ in the afternoon. At the campfire worship service later that evening, the … Continue reading
No Brakes
A lady once called her husband at home and said, “The brakes went out on the car. I need you to come and get me.” “Okay”, he replied. “Where are you?” “I’m at the drugstore.” “Where is the car?” “It’s … Continue reading
Motivation
There is a story told about a frog that fell into a pothole. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t jump high enough to get out. His friends encouraged him, but he still could not muster up the strength … Continue reading
Inviting God to Participate
The great baseball catcher Yogi Berra was involved in a ball game in which the score was tied, with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. The batter from the opposing team stepped up to the batter’s box … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership, Prayer, Sports
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:17, illustration, pray continually, pray without ceasing, Yogi Berra
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