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Real Adversity
Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh missed a 27-yard field goal in the last seconds of a playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks on January 10, 2016. Instead of putting his team ahead and almost assuring them of victory, Walsh and … Continue reading
Is That Really What Happened?
A recent newspaper headline read—“Area weather wet, but no difficulties reported”. Ironically, just above the headline was a picture of a car upside down in a ditch beside the highway. The driver of the vehicle, who had lost control on … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged car wreck, Ephesians 4:15, illustrations, tongue, truth, upside down car, wet road conditions, words have meaning
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The Best Medicine
Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, 74, was diagnosed with a rare and slowly progressing form of motor neuron disease at the age of 21. Hawking has spent much of his adult life in a wheelchair, communicating with the aid of a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged attitude, illustration, laughter, laughter is good medicine, Proverbs 17:22, Stephen Hawking
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Bearing the Burden
I recently saw a semi-truck pulling an empty trailer. I noticed that two of the tires on the trailer had blown out. However, the other tires on the trailer were more than able to carry the weight. The trucker was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged bear one another's burdens, body of Christ, flat tire, Galatians 6:2, illustration, tire blown out
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Prefer Your Future
Adam Edelen thought that he would begin serving his second term as Kentucky’s state auditor this month. Instead, he is back in the private sector, beginning a new chapter of his life. He, and most other Democrats seeking election to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Adam Edelen, adversity, facing the future, illustration, perseverance, Philippians 3:13-14, positive attitude
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Sad Sight
I attended the Kentucky State Ministers Retreat at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park this week. As usual, it was a refreshing and inspiring couple of days. The preaching, worship, fellowship and food were all delightful. Sometimes I extend my stay … Continue reading
A Father’s Influence
Mike Piazza was recently voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The former New York Mets catcher credits his father for getting him to the major leagues by forcing him to get into a batting cage every day. His father … Continue reading
I Am Resolved
Many people resolve to live their lives differently in the coming New Year. These resolutions often have to do with how they live out their faith. Here are some suggestions for resolutions: Read the entire Bible. Pray for 15 minutes … Continue reading
I’ll Stand for that Man
I recently attended a celebration of the life of John Cordle. John was an educator, but I will remember him most for being the preacher at Aills Christian Church. He was also a good friend to many and a wonderful … Continue reading
Asking for Directions
Men are said to have an aversion to stopping to ask for directions. Even when they are obviously lost, they would rather drive around until something looks familiar. Their philosophy is to circle around until they find the place they … Continue reading
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