Advertisements
Advertisements
Tag Archives: faith
The Miracle of the Virgin Birth
Here is what C.S. Lewis had to say about having faith in the virgin birth of Jesus: “The grounds for belief and disbelief are the same today as they were two thousand…years ago. If Joseph had lacked faith to trust … Continue reading
Calm in the Storm
Ron Mehl shares a story about a woman who was once caught in a frightening storm as she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. This lady kept all the little children on board from panicking by telling Bible stories. After finally … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged calm in the storm, faith, Heaven, illustration, peace, peace of God, Philippians 4:7, Ron Mehl, trusting God
Leave a comment
Good Heritage
Linda Click remembers the time she sat down with her daughter and explained with pride that her grandfather was a preacher, her great-great grandfather was a preacher, and her great-great-great grandfather was a preacher. To which the young girl replied, … Continue reading
Still Connected
Laura Lovejoy tells about a time when she had the opportunity to minister to a lady whose dementia was so advanced that she no longer recognized her husband. Laura knew through her family that the lady had been a woman … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged Acts 2:42, Bible, dementia, devotion, faith, illustration, Laura Lovejoy
Leave a comment
Courage
I believe it was Mark Twain who once said, “I don’t believe in ghosts, but I am afraid of them!” We are quite often too fearful. Jesus was constantly telling people that they shouldn’t be afraid. Instead of fear, we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged courage, faith, fear, Hebrews 11, heroes of the faith, illustration, Joshua
1 Comment
Keeping the Faith
A little boy rode the church bus to the morning worship service. In Sunday school he made a card that read, “Have Faith in God!” As he was riding home the card slipped from his hand and flew out the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged church bus, faith, funny things kids say, illustration, Luke 18:8, perseverance, Sunday School
Leave a comment
Doubting Thomas
Every time I read about the doubts of the apostle Thomas in the twentieth chapter of John’s gospel I am reminded of the fact that people named “Thomas” seem to get a raw deal. Think about it. Remember the nursery … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged believe, doubt, doubting Thomas, Easter, faith, illustration, resurrection of Jesus
Leave a comment
The Middle Part Is Tough!
I just heard someone on the radio say that it is easy to have faith in the beginning and at the end. The tough part is to have faith in the middle. I suppose that is true. New Christians find … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:58, Christianity is tough, faith, illustration, live by faith, perseverance, walk by faith
2 Comments
Central Message
Someone once noted that Psalm 118:8 is the verse that is located in the exact middle of the Bible. If this is indeed correct, perhaps it is important to examine this verse for the important message it contains—“It is better … Continue reading
Dressed Appropriately
Last week I attended a middle school basketball game. I didn’t realize until I got to the game that the shirt I was wearing was maroon, the color of the opposing team. I took some good-natured ribbing from our fans … Continue reading
