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Tag Archives: forgiveness
The End Is Near
At the risk of sounding like one of those cartoon prophets walking on the sidewalk wearing a long robe and holding a sign proclaiming that doomsday is right around the corner, let me say this—the end is near. How do … Continue reading
When Jesus Is Lifted Up
Numbers 21 records an interesting part of the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness to the promised land. It seems that they grew impatient and started grumbling against God. Well, God doesn’t like to hear people grumble, especially against him, so … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Uncategorized
Tagged bronze serpent, forgiveness, John 3:14-15, Numbers 21, repentance, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, sin
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How to Deal with Loneliness
The Christmas holiday season is behind us now, and this time of year proves to be a time of sorrow for many people. Whether they are dealing with the loss of a loved one, a family crisis, an economic challenge … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Depression, forgiveness, Friendship, loneliness, Paul in prison, sermon idea
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How You Should Pray
A lady had worked frantically to get ready for a dinner party that she was hosting. When the guests had arrived and were seated at the table, she asked her young daughter to say a prayer before the meal. “But … Continue reading
Faith that Saves
Luke 7:36-50 records an interesting event in the ministry of Jesus. This story conveys the ability, and willingness, of Jesus to offer salvation to anyone who will humbly come to him in faith and repentance. Jesus had been invited to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged faith, forgiveness, Luke 7, salvation, sermon idea, woman annoints Jesus, worship
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Satan’s Top Ten Lies
Former Cincinnati Reds baseball player Doug Flynn is outspoken about his faith in Jesus Christ. He came up with the following list of Satan’s top ten lies. I modified it just a bit. TEN—There are many ways to God. Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Bible, church attendance, Doug Flynn, forgiveness, John 14:6, salvation, Satan's top ten lies, sermon idea, truth
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Set Free
Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist from years ago, issued a challenge wherever he went. He could be locked in any jail cell in the country, he claimed, and set himself free in short order. He always kept his promise, … Continue reading
That’s the Way
I was all prepared to go through the checkout line at the grocery story. I didn’t want to be “that guy” who held up the line, so I had my credit card out and ready to use. When the time … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged 1 John 2:2, atonement, forgiveness, I am the Way, illustration, John 14:6, salvation
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I was working outside my house recently when I found an empty container for a smokeless tobacco product. The container had these words—“WARNING: This product can cause gum disease and tooth loss.” My first thought was, “Hmmm. They left out … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged cancer, consequences of sin, forgiveness, Hebrews 9:27-28, Hell, illustration, salvation, sin, tobacco, warnings
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Stop Denying
“More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren’t so busy denying that they made them. –Ponto the Office Dog, the Maysville Ledger Independent. Ponto, who happens to be one of my favorite philosophers, hit the nail on the … Continue reading
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