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Tag Archives: Colossians 1:29
Determination
Ignacy Jan Paderewski was asked by a fellow pianist if he could be ready to play a recital on short notice. The famous musician replied: “I am always ready. I have practiced eight hours daily for forty years.” The other … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ in us, Colossians 1:29, determination, energy, illustration, Paderewski, power of Christ, practice
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Powerful!
This past offseason the New York Yankees acquired power hitter Giancarlo Stanton in a trade. Stanton led the major leagues last season when he blasted 59 home runs for the Florida Marlins. Stanton will beef up an already powerful Yankee … Continue reading
Poor Excuse
Did you hear the one about the TV weather reporter who lost her job because her forecasts were never accurate? In an interview for another position, she was asked why she left her last job. She replied, “The climate didn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Colossians 1:29, excuses, illustration, Moses, power of God, presence of God, serving God
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Powerful Performance
Last week my elbow suddenly swelled, and I was diagnosed with bursitis. My doctor prescribed a round of steroids, and the swelling soon subsided. This is just background information that leads me to say this: Yesterday was the first Sunday … Continue reading
On the Move
A recent Garfield cartoon had the ever optimistic Jon proclaiming, “Nothing can stop me!” To which the lethargic Garfield replied, “Nothing can start me!” This seems to describe two different types of church members you find in most congregations. On … Continue reading
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Tagged Colossians 1:29, energetic, Garfield, illustration, laziness, motivated, serving the Lord, sluggard
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YOLO
The Oxford English Dictionary recently added 197 new words that have become a part of our English vocabulary. One of those words is “YOLO”, which stands for “you only live once”. This phrase expresses the view that one should make … Continue reading
Finishing Strong
Kobe Bryant played the final game of his long and illustrious career for the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and it was a memorable performance. Before the home crowd, Bryant led his team to a come-from-behind victory over the Utah … Continue reading
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Tagged Colossians 1:29, finishing strong, illustration, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, perseverance
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I Love a Parade!
Several teenagers in our church participate in the high school marching band. They had a busy weekend recently, as the band participated in three Christmas parades in a 24-hour period. One girl was tired and sore from carrying a bass drum … Continue reading
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Tagged busyness, Christmas season, Colossians 1:29, illustration, marching band, parade, working for the Lord
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Energy Jolt
Last month a tractor-trailer hauling more than 30,000 pounds of Red Bull energy drink was involved in an accident on I-95 in central Florida. The truck side-swiped a disabled truck on the shoulder of the road. The accident ripped open … Continue reading
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Tagged Colossians 1:29, energy drink, illustration, Philippians 4:13, Red Bull, spill on highway
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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
