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This Little Light of Mine
A small light bulb in the dashboard of our car apparently burned out a few years ago. I never bothered to get it replaced because its only function was to light up the digital clock so you could see what … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged dashboard light, faith, illustration, light bulb, Sermon on the Mount, shining your light
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What Are You Supposed to Say?
A few years ago, a friend of ours brought her young boys to our house, all dressed up for Halloween. After we gave them some candy, their mother asked them, “What are you supposed to say?” The 3-year-old responded with … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Prayer
Tagged faith, gratitude, Halloween, illustration, thank you, thanksgiving, trick or treat
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Assignment from God
God told Noah to build an ark about the size of a football field. He had Abraham move without giving him a forwarding address. The Lord gave Moses the thankless 40-year job of leading the unappreciative Israelites to the Promised … Continue reading
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Tagged assignment, big task, faith, illustration, perseverance, perspective, working for the Lord
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Remember Your Baptism
I think that it is much more than a fortunate coincidence that I am now preaching in my hometown. Surely the hand of God had to be in this opportunity to preach here. I have the amazing privilege of preaching … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged baptism, faith, illustration, inspiration, life in Christ, perseverance, remember
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Killing the Rat
“Dave” was working out of town. Arrangements had been made for him to stay at the house of a family who was away from home for a couple of days. He was given a key and told to make himself … Continue reading
Right from Left
Our new house has a sink with the hot and cold water faucets reversed. Normally, the hot water is on the left and the cold on the right, so this abnormality has me a bit confused. Now, I can go … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Bible, faith, illustration, Jonah, morality, Nineveh, society, spiritual confusion
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One Way
I found this on the internet, and I’m not sure who deserves credit for it, but I thought that it was worth sharing. One God created one man. He gave him one wife and one rule. They only committed one … Continue reading
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Tagged eternity, faith, God, illustration, Jesus, one way, salvation
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Walking in Their Sandals
My wife and I recently moved and transferred our church membership. All new members at Vanceburg Christian Church are given a brief survey to fill out. The completed survey is printed in the church newsletter to help people get to … Continue reading
A Good Soldier
Today is Veteran’s Day, a day when we honor those who have served, and are currently serving, in the armed forces of the United States of America. We truly owe a debt of gratitude to those who have risked and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events
Tagged country, evangelism, faith, grace, illustration, Jesus, perseverance, soldier, Veteran's Day
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Chubs, the Two-Faced Dog
A friend of mine has a dog named Chubs. Chubs and his owner live right across the road from their country church. On Sunday morning, Chubs has a friendly greeting for anyone who comes to worship. He’s the nicest dog … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged actor, church, consistency, dogs, faith, genuine, hypocrisy, illustration, Jesus
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