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Category Archives: Leadership
Very Efficient
In his book, Eats with Sinners, Arron Chambers shares the following story. A construction worker accidentally shot a nail into his hand with a nail gun. Fortunately, the construction site was right across the street from the hospital, so the … Continue reading
Mixed Message
I have my car radio programmed to a station that used to play contemporary Christian music. The station recently changed their format. They still play an occasional Christian song, but they mostly play contemporary secular songs. This gives the listeners … Continue reading
Living in the Light
Our church recently began to have two Sunday morning worship services. The early service starts at 9:00am. I had not preached at that time of day before, and it was interesting to notice how brightly the sunlight shines through the … Continue reading
Under-Appreciated
A minister friend of mine was recently chastised on social media for not going to visit a person’s loved one in the hospital. This highly inappropriate public rebuke was immediately met with responses of people defending the minister. When all … Continue reading
In Control
A mother was teaching her young daughter the fruit of the Spirit, from Galatians 5:22-23. When she thought she had the list memorized, she recited it for her mother: “Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and remote control!” … Continue reading
Comparisons
In his book, The Winning Attitude, John Maxwell tells the following story. Two cows were grazing in a pasture when they saw a milk truck pass by. On the side of the truck were the words, “Pasteurized, homogenized, standardized, Vitamin … Continue reading
Avid Fisherman
I heard about a man who was such an enthusiastic fisherman that every time he posed for a family photo, he automatically held out his hand, as if he were displaying a fish that he had just caught! Jesus calls … Continue reading
Ups and Downs
Chicago Cubs rookie Kris Bryant had an interesting game on Wednesday, September 3rd. Bryant hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning that tied the game against the Cincinnati Reds. The very next inning, Bryant made an error with … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, following Jesus, illustration, Kris Bryant, ups and downs
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Pesky Tongue
I remember a conversation I once had with a teammate as we were getting dressed for basketball practice in elementary school. He said, “I’m going to make sure I keep my tongue straight this year.” I thought that he was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged basketball shoes, converse all-stars, cussing, Ephesians 4:29, illustration, sneakers, tongue, unwholesome talk
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