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Resurgence
My mother-in-law received a flower at church this past Mothers’ Day in recognition of her being the oldest mother in attendance. I planted the bright red flower in front of our house. With a little fertilizer and regular watering, it … Continue reading
Pretentious
A young businessman was sitting in the VIP lounge at an airport waiting for a prospective client. Suddenly, the young man noticed Bill Gates sitting across the room. He introduced himself to Gates, explaining that he was trying to seal … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership, Uncategorized
Tagged being pretentious, Bill Gates, humility, illustration, making a business deal, pride, Proverbs 12:9
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Silence Is Golden
There is a story told about a man who decided to become a monk. He joined a monastery that required its members to take a vow of silence. At the end of each year’s service this man would be allowed … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged complaining, grumbling, illustration, monastery, monk, Philippians 2:14, vow of silence
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Bad Company
There has been some controversy surrounding President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia. While there he was photographed fist-bumping several high-ranking Saudi officials. Some feel that it was an improper display that perhaps showed some acceptance of a murderous … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Humor, Leadership
Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:33, abortion, bad company, Joe Biden fist bumps Saudis, pro-life
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Long-lasting Impact
My neighbor recently cut down a dying walnut tree that had become a nuisance. Even though the tree was nearly dead, it still produced a few nuts last year. I helped myself to a few of the walnuts and kept … Continue reading
Narrow-Minded
Sometimes people accuse Christians of being narrow-minded. They say that followers of Jesus should have a broader view of moral and social issues. They even maintain that Jesus would not be so narrow-minded—that he would share their wider acceptance of … Continue reading
Zeal!
Lately we have been watching old game shows on television. I mean shows from decades ago. (Yes, things are really that exciting at our house these days.) Today I couldn’t help but notice the enthusiasm shown by host Allen Ludden … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Allen Ludden, enthusiasm, illustration, Romans 12:11, serving the Lord, spiritual fervor, zeal
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C.H.U.R.C.H
Before he died on the cross to pay for the sins of humanity, Jesus promised that he would build his church (Matt.16:18). He is currently doing just that, and the building of his church is the most important project in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged evangelism, focusing on Jesus, Great Commission, Heaven, holiness, love, sermon idea, unity in the church
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Protective
There is a small group of geese—too few to call a flock, I think—that take up residence at our neighbor’s pond every spring. They stay long enough to raise some goslings. It’s fun to watch the little ones make their … Continue reading
Delayed Arrival
On Thursday, April 28, a flight from the San Diego International Airport to Everett, Washington was delayed for an unusual reason. The pilot noticed a pelican sitting right in the middle of the runway. He thought that the bird was … Continue reading
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