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Offering Hope
Years ago a submarine was accidently rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. It sank immediately, trapping its entire crew at the bottom of the ocean. Every effort was made to rescue the crew, but all attempts ended … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged evangelism, faith, grace, hope, illustration, peace with God, Romans 5:1-2, salvation, submarine
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Complete Trust
“Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When he had said this, he breathed his last.”—Luke 23:46 These words that Jesus spoke from the cross fulfilled a prophecy from Psalm 31:5—“Into your … Continue reading
Strong Faith
Mariano Rivera is the first player in the history of major league baseball to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by a unanimous vote. Rivera is considered the greatest closer of all time. He was the relief pitcher … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership, Sports
Tagged failure, faith, God works for the good, Mariano Rivera, Romans 8:28, thanksgiving
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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