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Open Door
My friend Janis tells a story about how her daughter used to have to prop open the door to her room so that the air would circulate. No matter what she tried to use for a doorstop, the door would … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, gate for the sheep, good shepherd, illustration, Jesus, John 10:9, salvation, saved
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It Was Planned
Occasionally a songwriter will say that the blood of Jesus was “spilled” at the cross. Some scholars cringe at that kind of wording because such lyrics may imply that what happened at Calvary was an accident. Nothing could be further from the truth! What … Continue reading
Drawing Power
There is something magnetic about the cross of Jesus Christ. The story of such a loving, sacrificial death compels people to consider its significance. It draws people to take a closer look at this dramatic event in history that—according to … Continue reading
Magnetic Cross
I’ve always appreciated the people who have erected crosses along the highways. Usually they are seen in threes, one for each of the robbers, the one in the middle for Jesus. The crosses always make me think of Jesus and … Continue reading
Best Way to Remember
In one of our recent worship services, our church passed out nails to everyone in attendance. These nails, while probably smaller than the ones used to crucify Jesus, were shaped much like the ones the Roman soldiers may have used … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, crucify Jesus, illustration, Jesus, Jesus died to pay for our sins, Luke 22:19, remember, reminder, worship
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In the Infirmary
Nearly 700 passengers and crew became very ill aboard Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Explorer of the Seas. Many vacationers spent a few days in their rooms or in the infirmary because of a suspected virus that caused vomiting, diarrhea and … Continue reading
Show of Respect
Jackie Ray Cooper was buried this past Tuesday. Mr. Cooper had been County Judge-Executive of Lewis County (KY) for 16 years. The funeral procession drove by the courthouse on the way to the cemetery. It was heart-warming to see many of … Continue reading
Greatest Superhero
The latest Superman movie, Man of Steel, opened last Friday. Superman is one of the most beloved of all American heroes. This iconic character came from far away to live among his adopted people. He stood for truth and justice. … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, illustration, Man of Steel, Philippians 2:8, salvation, superheroes, Superman
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Trading Places
Imagine a condemned criminal nervously pacing back and forth in his cell the evening of his execution. Publicly, he has denied his guilt, but privately he knows that his crimes were so terrible that he deserves the death penalty. The date … Continue reading
Not Condemned
The day after Thanksgiving, my wife and I were driving to her parent’s house to enjoy a holiday meal with the family. On the way, we saw two different flocks of wild turkeys. It was as if they knew that … Continue reading
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