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Category Archives: Leadership
Those Entrusted to You
Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape surfaced that showed him physically and verbally abusing his players. Many people are shocked at his behavior, and some are calling for the dismissal of other people associated with the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged 1 Peter 5:2-3, abusive basketball coach, authority, illustration, Mike Rice, Rutgers
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Fill in the Blank
A three-year-old boy who attends the church where I preach was talking with his family about the people who attend our congregation. They asked him to name some of the people, so he listed several. However, he did not name … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged 1 Peter 1:13, bald joke, cute things kids say, illustration, preparing your mind, wisdom
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The Main Event
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”—Stephen Covey. Sometimes we struggle to maintain our priorities. Programs and ministries within the church are begun with the right motives, but often take on a life of their … Continue reading
Hot Babe
Is there anybody on the planet who is hotter now than Betty White? The 91-year-old television icon is more in demand now than she ever has been in her lengthy and illustrious career. If you had told her back in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Leadership
Tagged active in old age, Betty White, flourish, illustration, productive seniors, Psalm 92:12-15
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Brand New You
Not long ago, I watched a men’s college basketball game on ESPN Classic. It was a 1983 ACC tournament semi-final between North Carolina State and North Carolina. There were several elements of the re-broadcast that interested me. I noticed that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged broadcaster, change, Dick Vitale, ESPN Classic, illustration, Saul of Tarsus, style
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Here’s How It’s Done
Have you seen the television commercial for Volkswagen that shows a father teaching his son how to throw? The young fellow is simply terrible at throwing a baseball! His form is awful, and each toss is uncatchable. Then you see … Continue reading
No Distractions
Steve Prohm tries to integrate his faith in Jesus Christ into every aspect of his life, including his job as head coach of the Murray State men’s basketball team. Last year, the team studied the book of Nehemiah, and was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged faith, illustration, Murray State men's basketball, Nehemiah, perseverance, Steve Prohm, success
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Winning
Exodus 17 gives an interesting account of how the Israelites engaged their opposition in combat. While Joshua led the troops, Moses, Aaron and Hur watched from the top of a hill. Whenever Moses raised his hands, Israel was winning. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Aaron, Exodus 17, Hur, illustration, Joshua, Moses, victory
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Teamwork
Last month the Boston Celtics lost their star point guard, Rajon Rondo, to a season-ending knee injury. When Rondo was injured, the outlook for the Celtics’ season suddenly became quite bleak. However, the team has responded with a great effort, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged Boston Celtics, illustration, injury, Rajon Rondo, teamwork
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Unfinished Business
I recently drove by a huge house that is about halfway finished. The brick on the house is completed, and the roof has been finished, but it lacks doors and windows. You can see that the inside of the house … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged discouragement, encouragement, faithfulness, Hebrews 10:24, illustration, Nehemiah, perseverance
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