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Tag Archives: 1 Timothy 4:15
Improvement
In the early 1960s the University of Florida football team was running wind sprints for conditioning. One of the large linemen, Jack Katz, who played tackle, had proven himself to be the fastest lineman on the team. Katz walked up … Continue reading
Making Progress
I have always liked the message that I saw on a T-shirt years ago—“Be Patient with Me! God Is Not Finished with Me Yet!” We Christians are indeed all works in progress. We never will reach perfection, therefore there is … Continue reading
Room for Improvement
Here’s a quote from Dave Bristol, manager of the Milwaukee Braves baseball team in 1972—“There’ll be two buses leaving the hotel for the ball park tomorrow. The 2 o’clock bus will be for those of you who need a little … Continue reading
Still Improving
Portland guard C.J. McCollum was voted the NBA’s Most Improved Player for the 2015-16 season. McCollum more than tripled his scoring average from the previous season. The Most Improved Player award usually goes to a young, up-and-coming player. Remarkably, Stephen … 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
Solving the Problem
A politician recently visited our local elementary school to evaluate the need to replace the old facility. A student had been picked out to serve as a guide, escorting the politician around the building. At one point, the politician asked … Continue reading
Going Forward
Charlie Wi had trouble making progress on the 5th hole at the Transitions Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida last Sunday. Three straight shots he took ricocheted off a tree and bounced behind him. Wi ended up on the practice range, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:15, Charlie Wi, golf, illustration, octuple-bogey, progress, spiritual growth, Transitions Championship
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I Promise to Do Better
The coming of a New Year often causes people to make resolutions. I have a friend who decided to quit smoking last year. He got so much satisfaction from that decision that he has resolved to quit smoking again this … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:15, better diet, discipleship, illustration, jokes, New Year's resolutions, quit smoking, self-improvement
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Obvious Growth
Sara Hammond She sure has grown a lot. Sara is the daughter of some friends of mine. The last memory I had of Sara was when she was hanging out at church camp. She was about nine years old–too young … Continue reading
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