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Different Temptations
Years ago a doctor was preparing to go to a medical conference in Las Vegas. As he was packing his suitcase, his wife came into the room and said, “Honey, I know that there will be a lot of temptations … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged holy living, illustration, James 4:7, resist the devil, sin, submit to God, temptation
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Strong Faith
Mariano Rivera is the first player in the history of major league baseball to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by a unanimous vote. Rivera is considered the greatest closer of all time. He was the relief pitcher … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership, Sports
Tagged failure, faith, God works for the good, Mariano Rivera, Romans 8:28, thanksgiving
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Unusual Thanks
There is an unusual monument in Enterprise, Alabama. It honors the Mexican boll weevil. In 1895, the boll weevil began to destroy the major crop of the region, cotton. In desperation to survive, the farmers had to diversify, and by … Continue reading
Fair Enough
At a party, a doctor who was chatting with a lawyer was interrupted by a woman who insisted on telling the doctor about a pain in her leg and asking him what to do about it. The doctor advised her, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged being fair, do unto others, Golden Rule, hypocrisy, illustration, judging others, Matthew 7:2, the measure you use
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This Is the Way
E. Stanley Jones tells of a missionary who got lost in an African jungle—nothing around him but bush and a few cleared places. He found a native hut and asked the native if he could lead him out of the … Continue reading
Danger Ahead!
A hiker in Yosemite National Park was killed Sunday when struck by falling rock and ice. Officials had closed the trail due to the hazardous conditions. The trail closure was clearly marked, but the hiker ignored the warning and suffered … Continue reading
Easy for Me to Say!
I was once watching a sports announcer on television as he offered his view of something that had happened in the sports world. I don’t recall whether he was talking about a certain player, a particular team or a play … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership, Sports
Tagged arguing, complaining, criticism, grumbling, illustration, Philippians 2:14
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Determination
Ignacy Jan Paderewski was asked by a fellow pianist if he could be ready to play a recital on short notice. The famous musician replied: “I am always ready. I have practiced eight hours daily for forty years.” The other … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged Christ in us, Colossians 1:29, determination, energy, illustration, Paderewski, power of Christ, practice
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