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Blossoming
Last year my wife and I decided to get rid of a small rose bush in front of our house. The bush had not produced a single rose in the two years we had lived here, so we decided to … Continue reading
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Tagged bearing fruit, comeback, faith, I am the true vine, illustration, John 15:1-2, productive life, pruning, roses
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Best Comeback
It could be a close race for comeback player of the year in the NFL. On the one hand, we have Peyton Manning, who has led the Denver Broncos into the playoffs after sitting out a year and undergoing multiple … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged Adrian Peterson, comeback, illustration, Luke 24:6, NFL football, Peyton Manning, resurrection
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Motivated
Li Na Li Na recently rallied from match point to make a comeback against the number one tennis player in the world, Caroline Wozniacki, in the Australian Open semifinals. When she was asked what motivated her comeback, Li Na had … Continue reading
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Tagged Australian Open, Caroline Wozniacki, Christians, comeback, grace, Heaven, illustration, Li Na, motivation, Philippians 3:13-14, prize, reward, tennis
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Remarkable Comeback
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel recently made a remarkable comeback. Just 11 days after an emergency appendectomy, Cassel returned to the lineup and threw a touchdown pass as he lead the Chiefs to a 27-13 road victory over the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged comeback, emergency appendectomy, illustration, Jesus Christ, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel, resurrection, victory
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Persevering Under Trial
Basketball fans everywhere—not just from Purdue—were saddened to learn that Robbie Hummel tore his right anterior cruciate ligament for the second time in eight months. He was considered to be one of the best college players in the country and … Continue reading
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Tagged blessing, comeback, illustration, injury, persevere, Purdue basketball, Robbie Hummel, trials
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