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MMXI
My theme for this new year is the year itself. What? Let me explain. 2011 is designated as MMXI in Roman numerals. MMXI is an anagram for “My Most for Christ Jesus”. The two “Ms” are self-explanatory. “X” is the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Christian living, faith, giving your best, illustration, Jesus Christ, MMXI, New Year's resolutions
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Resolutions Abound
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Tagged better living, Bible, Christians, faith, New Year's resolutions, Philippians, self-improvement
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Need More Initiative?
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell disagreed with the NFL’s decision to postpone Sunday’s Eagles’ game against the Vikings because of the heavy snow. He thinks that Americans are becoming too soft, and that we are not competing well with nations such … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Current Events, Humor, Sports
Tagged America, Chinese, church, Eagles, faith, game postponed, Gov. Ed Rendell, illustration, initiative, lazy, NFL, Vikings
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That Pesky 20%
Los Angeles Laker forward Ron Artest, when recently asked about his commitment to a vegan lifestyle, answered: “About 80 percent. I like pork chops.” Sadly, this is too much like a lot of people’s commitment to Jesus Christ. They are … Continue reading
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Tagged commitment, discipleship, faith, following Jesus, illustration, Ron Artest, sin, vegan lifestyle
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The 23rd Channel
This has been in circulation for a few years. I don’t know who deserves the credit for it, but I think it is worthy of our consideration once again. The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want. It makes … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, illustration, priorities, television, wasting time
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Staying Focused
Satan’s great desire is to destroy you and everyone you love. The Bible says that he roams the earth like a lion, seeking out those whom he may devour (1 Pet.5:8). If the devil sees that he can’t destroy you, … Continue reading
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Tagged distracted, faith, focus, perseverance, priorities, running a race, Satan, wise decisions
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Causing Praise
Galatians 1:24 is an interesting verse. It simply says, “And they praised God because of me.” Paul had been giving his personal testimony in the beginning of this letter to the churches in Galatia. He told of how he once … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian living, faith, influence, praise, praise God, repentance, witness, worship
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Livin’ La Vida Local
At the beginning of Mark 5, we read that Jesus healed a man who was demon-possessed. Then in verses 18-20, it says—“As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian living, evangelism, faith, illustration, influence, missions, witnessing
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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
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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
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Tagged faith, gratitude, Halloween, illustration, thank you, thanksgiving, trick or treat
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