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Tag Archives: hope
Unusual Thanks
There is an unusual monument in Enterprise, Alabama. It honors the Mexican boll weevil. In 1895, the boll weevil began to destroy the major crop of the region, cotton. In desperation to survive, the farmers had to diversify, and by … Continue reading
Lifeline
Many years ago a sailor at sea fell overboard. Someone quickly threw a rope to the man, who caught hold of it just before the ship passed by him. He knew that he must hold on to the rope with … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged cling to Jesus, hope, illustration, Jesus saves, rescued at sea, Romans 12:9, salvation
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Celebrating Peace
Sunday, November 11, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. This conflict was one of the most devastating wars in the history of the human race, and it was with great joy that this armistice … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged armistice, grace, hope, illustration, justified, peace, peace with God, Romans 5:1-2, World War I
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No Fear!
In 100 Meditations on Hope Wayne A. Lamb writes: In the midst of a storm, a little bird was clinging to the limb of a tree, seemingly calm and unafraid. As the wind tore at the limbs of the tree, … Continue reading
Different Type of Grieving
My wife just attended the funeral of a young lady who had led a faithful Christian life. This service for Jodi Flinchum truly was a celebration of her life. There was joy through the tears as the mourners reflected not … Continue reading
This Is Our Year!
As the Chicago Cubs prepare for their playoff game against the Pittsburgh Pirates this evening, I can’t help but think about my friends who are Cubs fans. They have remained loyal to their team through one of the longest dry … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Sports
Tagged baseball playoffs, Chicago Cubs, church at Philadelphia, hope, illustration, patience, Revelation 3:8, victory in Jesus
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Full of Hope
Is there anyone more hopeful than the avid fisherman? He is always optimistic that the fish will start biting any time. Surely moving just a few yards downstream will bring a change of fortune. Any hint of a bite must … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged eternal life, fisherman, fishing, hope, illustration, love of God, Romans 5:5, salvation
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Three Descriptive Words
California candidates for political office are allowed space on the ballot—3 words or less—to describe themselves to the voters. One person running for office listed on the ballot that he is a “farmer/small businessman”. Another described himself as “doctor/teacher/congressman”. Most … Continue reading
Signal the Bugler
It is said that Winston Churchill planned his own funeral. After the benediction, a bugler high in the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral was to play Taps, the universal signal that the day is over. Immediately after that, in the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged bugler, eternal life, hope, illustration, Jesus Christ, John 11:25, resurrection, Reveille, Taps, Winston Churchill
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Memorial Day Encouragement
The purpose of Memorial Day is to remember those who have passed on. We are especially mindful of those who gave their lives so that we can live in freedom. We also honor family and friends who have died, often … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, encourage, graves, honor, hope, illustration, Jesus, Lord, Memorial Day, remember
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