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Answered Prayer
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve, I was made weak, that I might learn to humbly obey. I asked for health that I might do greater things, I was given illness, that I might do better things. … Continue reading
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Tagged asked, blessed, God, illustration, prayers
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Another Appointment
President James A. Garfield It is said that on President Garfield’s first Saturday in Washington as president, one of his advisors insisted that a meeting must be held the next morning in order to avert a national crisis. Garfield refused … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged appointment, God, illustration, obligation, President Garfield, priorities
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Whatever You Ask
Jesus says, “…I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (John 16:23). The word “whatever” seems to be all-inclusive. The blessings that God wants to pour out on his children are many … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged Ephesians 2:18, God, illustration, Jesus, John 16:23, Prayer
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Versatility
Frank Fitch, of the Lexington, Kentucky area, is ambidextrous. He is equally adept at bowling with either hand. Such versatility is rare. Fitch is one of only a handful of people who have rolled a 300 game and an 800 … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged 300 game, 800 series, ambidextrous, bowling, Frank Fitch, God, illustration, versatile
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Storm Warning
Prov.27:12—“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” Cyclone Yasi struck northeastern Australia last week with heavy rains and winds gusting to 186 mph, tearing off roofs, toppling trees and cutting off … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged Australia, cyclone, God, illustration, Jesus, Proverbs 27:12, prudent, refuge
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An Important Speech
The King’s Speech is a British movie that tells the story of King George VI, who sought to overcome his serious speech impediment with the help of a speech therapist as World War II was unfolding in Europe. The plot … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged God, illustration, King George VI, Moses, speaker, speech impediment, speech therapist, stuttering, The King's Speech
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Outrageous Forgiveness
Billy the Kid Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico recently considered issuing a pardon to the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid for one of the many murders he committed before he was gunned down in 1881. Descendants of a lawman … Continue reading
Not Getting Signal?
A few days ago, my wife wanted me to help her with a couple of jobs around the house. She tried calling me on my cell phone, but to no avail. I didn’t even have enough signal for my phone … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged cell phone, cell phone coverage, clear signal, communication, God, illustration, isolated, Prayer
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Music and Praise
Last night I attended a basketball game at the local high school. Having just moved back to my hometown after being away for 27 years, I shouldn’t have been so surprised at how moved I was when the band played … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged basketball game, Bible, God, hometown, illustration, music, musical instruments, praise, sing, worship
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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
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged eternity, faith, God, illustration, Jesus, one way, salvation
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