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Tag Archives: illustration
Change of Schedule
The NCAA has made a special exception to allow the Mount St. Joseph’s women’s basketball team to move its season opener up to November 2. The reason for this change is to give Lauren Hill a chance to play in … Continue reading
Following Royalty
The Detroit Lions are in London preparing to play an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. Center Dominic Raiola was asked Wednesday if he followed the royals at all. He answered, “I looked it up this morning just … Continue reading
Questionable Intentions
I had to laugh when I saw the sign to the right. It serves to illustrate how we might not always have the purist of motives. Sometimes we try to deceive ourselves into thinking we have good intentions, when we … Continue reading
Balanced Reporting
You have to be careful where you get your news, because much of what we read and hear is filtered through the worldview of those who report it. It is difficult to find a source of news that is truly … Continue reading
Leading the Unlikely
King David is considered one of the best leaders in the Bible. Even before he became king, his leadership qualities were apparent. He drew many followers, and he and his men became renowned for their bravery and the victories they … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged 2 Samuel 22:2, greatness, illustration, influence, Jesus Christ and his kingdom, King David
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Different
“We are best for our communities when we are most unlike our communities.”—J.K. Jones There is nothing wrong with a church trying to be “seeker-sensitive”. After all, Jesus was quite sensitive to the spiritual needs of others. And he sends … Continue reading
Struggling Against Sin
“We seem to be content to pray for forgiveness when we should have been praying for the power to overcome.”—Virgil Hurley. In our struggle against sin, many Christians give up far too easily. This has always been the case. The … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged 1 John 2:1, forgiveness, holiness, illustration, Romans 6:1, sin, struggle to do right
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Getting Along Together
Several years ago, a church experienced some inner turmoil. The friction between two groups worsened, and they decided to split. However, neither group wanted to give up the building. So they came to an agreement that they would share the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged church splits, division, Ephesians 4:3, harmony, illustration, unity
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Marital Bliss
Did you know that in the history of mankind, no husband has ever been shot by his wife while he was washing the dishes? It’s a fact; you can look it up! There are all kinds of jokes about the … Continue reading
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