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Avid Fisherman
I heard about a man who was such an enthusiastic fisherman that every time he posed for a family photo, he automatically held out his hand, as if he were displaying a fish that he had just caught! Jesus calls … Continue reading
Looking Lost
I recently made my first trip to Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati. I was there to be with a young friend of mine who was having surgery. There were several times during the day when I had to stop and ask … Continue reading
It Spreads
When my wife wrapped a gift a few days ago, she didn’t realize that the wrapping paper she used had glitter on it. We started finding glitter everywhere—on our faces and clothing—like I said, everywhere! I even had glitter all … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged evangelism, glitter, gospel, illustration, kingdom grows, Matthew 13:33, spreading good news
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What Kind of Person?
Let’s say that, like many other people, you believe that there is a heaven and a hell. Let’s say that you understand that all people will spend eternity either in heaven or in hell. And let’s say that you believe … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Acts 1:8, evangelism, Heaven, Hell, illustration, Jesus, John 14:6, salvation, witnessing, you will be my witnesses
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Saved From the Fire
Lexington, Kentucky firefighter Anthony “AJ” Johnson received a lot of attention when he helped save a cat from a house fire on February 17, 2015. Someone caught Johnson on video as he administered oxygen to Prissy after she escaped the … Continue reading
Making His Case
13-year-old Abby Campbell, of Ashland, Kentucky, is trying to make a case for Pete Rose to finally be included in baseball’s Hall Of Fame. The Ashland Middle School seventh-grader has begun a project called “4,256 reasons why Pete Rose should … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Abby Campbell, Acts 1:8, Ashland, Ashland Middle School, evangelism, Hall of Fame, illustration, Kentucky, Pete Rose, witnessing
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Really Following
The first people Jesus called to be his disciples were Peter and Andrew, brothers who were both fishermen. They were casting a net into a lake when he extended the invitation to follow him. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and … Continue reading
The Lord’s Army
A man once commented to a friend about how glad he was that he was a soldier in the Lord’s army. His friend replied, “I’m in the service for the Lord too.” The first fellow was surprised to hear this, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged Acts 1:8, evangelism, illustration, Lord's army, Luke 12:8-9, spreading the gospel, witnessing
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Different
“We are best for our communities when we are most unlike our communities.”—J.K. Jones There is nothing wrong with a church trying to be “seeker-sensitive”. After all, Jesus was quite sensitive to the spiritual needs of others. And he sends … Continue reading
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