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Tag Archives: faithfulness
Missing Worship
I am not sure who wrote this poem, but I want to share it with you. It’s about someone who missed the church service. “You missed the fellowship that’s there, You missed the handshake, missed the prayer. You missed the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged Acts 20:7, church attendance, faithfulness, Hebrews 10:25, missing church, worship
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Keep Going!
A timid driver was so nervous about merging onto a busy highway that he actually came to a complete stop on the ramp, anxiously waiting for an opening. The impatient driver in the car behind him shouted, “The sign says ‘Yield’, … Continue reading
Works Every Time
The keyless entry feature for my car stopped working a few weeks ago. This wasn’t too surprising, since my car is 17 years old. Nevertheless, I continued to try the keyless entry every time I approached my car to unlock it. Then, after … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged faithfulness, fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23, illustration, key fob, keyless entry, serving God, worship
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Imitating Their Faith
Last night I dreamed about my Uncle Bob Wilmoth, who went on to his heavenly reward several years ago. Uncle Bob preached the gospel for over 50 years, and he always was one of my heroes of the faith. He … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged Bob Wilmoth, faith, faithfulness, Hebrews 13:7, illustration, preaching, setting a good example
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Keeping Your Promise
While on a cruise in the Caribbean, we stopped at a port in Curacao, where my wife got off the ship to do some shopping and sightseeing. She found some small items that she liked, but she didn’t want to … Continue reading
Faithful Husband
Former professional baseball and football player Bo Jackson was once asked how he avoided the sexual temptations that seem to plague professional athletes. He responded that there were a couple of reasons why he didn’t pay any attention to the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged adultery, avoiding temptation, Bo Jackson, Ephesians 5:25, Exodus 20:14, faithfulness, illustration, marriage
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Unfinished Business
I recently drove by a huge house that is about halfway finished. The brick on the house is completed, and the roof has been finished, but it lacks doors and windows. You can see that the inside of the house … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged discouragement, encouragement, faithfulness, Hebrews 10:24, illustration, Nehemiah, perseverance
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Sin that Entangles
Many years ago, as a doctor was preparing to go to a medical conference in a distant city, his wife sat down with him to have a serious talk. She said, “I know that you will face temptations while you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged faithfulness, Hebrews 12:1, illustration, joke, marriage, sin, temptation
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In Attendance
Maybe you’ve heard about the church that began to have a problem with squirrels entering their church building. No one could figure out how the furry little varmints were getting in, and they were becoming quite a nuisance. The squirrels … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged church attendance, faithfulness, Hebrews 10:25, illustration, joke, meeting together, squirrels in church, worship
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That Girl
Tom and Karen Cox Our 5-year-old neighbor was having a difficult time remembering our names. One day, wanting to know where my wife was, he asked me, “Where’s that girl?” Knowing what he meant, but wanting to get him to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged faithfulness, illustration, marriage, perserverence, romance
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