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Higher Power
The house where I grew up had a huge rock that served as the front step. The old house is no longer habitable, so my wife and I asked the owner if we could have the rock. We wanted it … Continue reading
Radical Mistrust
We all know people who fear going to the doctor, but a 63-year-old London man took that to an extreme in 1994. He knew that he needed bladder surgery, but he could not overcome his fear of doctors and hospitals. … Continue reading
Concerning the Bible
The great majority of Americans have access to a Bible. Most have more than one copy of the Scripture in their home. However, it seems that more and more people in this country have little idea of how to apply … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged belief, Bible, Bible study, faith, James 1:21-22, obey God, repentance, Scripture, sermon outline
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Good News for All
The good news about salvation through Jesus Christ is amazingly attractive to all people. It is simple enough for a young child to understand, yet deep enough to warrant the contemplation of deep-thinking scholars and philosophers. In his sacrificial death, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged baptism, confession, eternal life, faith, gospel, Jesus, John 3:16, repentance, sacrificial death, salvation
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Don’t Fumble!
Five NFL teams are having their running backs work with a new type of practice football. The “High and Tight” footballs, which cost about $150 each, are designed to help running backs eliminate fumbles. These special footballs emit a beeping … Continue reading
Respect the Danger
I just saw a video of a woman who climbed over a fence at the Toronto Zoo to retrieve her hat that had fallen into the tiger’s cage. After successfully rescuing her hat, a man in the crowd berated her, … Continue reading
Senior Success Stories
A friend of mine just told me about her remarkable father. At the age of 93, he still drives and takes care of himself. This hunting season he harvested 12 squirrels, 2 turkeys and a deer. Did I mention that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged baptism, crown of life, faith, faithful until death, illustration, perseverance, Revelation 2:10, senior citizens
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Favorite Holiday Verse
One of my favorite verses of Scripture for the holidays is 2 Corinthians 9:15—“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” This is a great verse for Thanksgiving, because out of all the wonderful things that God has given us, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:15, Christmas, faith, gifts, gospel, holidays, Jesus, salvation, thanksgiving
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Faith in Action
“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”—James 2:26. Most Christians are familiar with the phrase—“Faith without works is dead.” However, far too many live as though their motto is this—“Faith without works is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged Abraham, baptism, faith, faith and deeds, faith and works, faith without works, James 2:14, James 2:26, Malachi 3:10, tithing
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Character to Lead
According to the most recent polls, it appears that Kentuckians will once again elect a pro-abortion governor. I find this strange, seeing so many church steeples dotting the landscape of our state. It seems as though many people do a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged abortion, character, faith, moral issues, pro-life, voting
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