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Category Archives: Leadership
Stay Hungry
Have you ever had an opportunity to watch baby birds in their nest? Whenever they sense the presence of their mother, they stretch out their necks and open their mouths wide, expecting to be fed. The only way they can … Continue reading
Stay Rooted
I noticed that a single tulip had bloomed in front of our house. Because it was under a bush, it could not be easily seen, so I decided to pick the tulip and bring it into the house and put … Continue reading
Teachers Beware
I have long been disappointed in Jimmy Carter because of his position favoring abortion rights. Now I have learned that Carter also supports homosexual marriage. How can someone who has taught Sunday School in a Baptist church for so many … Continue reading
Power Source
One New Year’s Day, a float in the Tournament of Roses parade suddenly started to sputter and then came to a stop. It had run out of gas. The parade was held up until someone could bring a can of … Continue reading
Electrically They Keep a Baseball Score
Things keep on changing, don’t they? Not everyone is pleased with this. I’m reminded of the following story. A guest speaker at a church was introduced to the oldest member of the congregation, a feisty little old lady who had … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Humor, Leadership
Tagged change, discipleship, Heaven, illustration, more like Jesus, Revelation
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Look at Me!
It’s funny to watch an 8 or 9-year-old at a swimming pool. They are constantly clamoring for attention. Every time they get ready to jump into the water, they call out to an adult, “Look at me!” It’s as if … Continue reading
First Things First
I just read that Chick-fil-A has surpassed KFC in sales in the United States. The Colonel has been relegated to second place in spite of the fact that Chick-fil-A has fewer restaurants than KFC. In addition to this, all Chick-fil-A … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged Chick-Fil-A, Christian businesses, illustration, KFC, Matthew 6:33, priorities, putting God first
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All Are Important
People sometimes ask me why I wear gloves when it’s chilly outside, even though I’m wearing short pants. I’ve discovered that when I’m exercising, my hands are the first part of my body to get cold. I learned this lesson … Continue reading
Imitating Their Faith
Last night I dreamed about my Uncle Bob Wilmoth, who went on to his heavenly reward several years ago. Uncle Bob preached the gospel for over 50 years, and he always was one of my heroes of the faith. He … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged Bob Wilmoth, faith, faithfulness, Hebrews 13:7, illustration, preaching, setting a good example
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In Tune
“Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged A.W. Tozer, Ephesians 4:3-6, harmony, illustration, tuning a piano, tuning fork, unity
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