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Magnetic Cross
I’ve always appreciated the people who have erected crosses along the highways. Usually they are seen in threes, one for each of the robbers, the one in the middle for Jesus. The crosses always make me think of Jesus and … Continue reading
Vicious Attack
A crab fisherman was reportedly attacked by a Bengal tiger about 80 miles south of Calcutta, India. Sushil Manjhi was fishing in a stream with his son and daughter when the tiger jumped on the boat and clamped its jaws … Continue reading
Sign of Character
For those who still hold to the quaint notion that character actually matters, there is a Bible verse that speaks to this issue. Acts 17:11 says, “Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received … Continue reading
Enforcer
I was recently driving in another state—North Carolina, I think—when I saw a sign that read “Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft”. It’s good to know that authorities are trying to keep the highways safe, but I’m not so sure the … Continue reading
Torn in Two
Matthew’s gospel records the fact that the moment Jesus died “…the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom…” (27:51). The purpose of the curtain in the temple was to keep people from coming into the … Continue reading
Not Thinking Straight
Michelle Wie held on to win the U.S. Women’s Open title. She had some ups and downs on the final few holes, but a 25-foot putt for birdie on 17 and a par on 18 gave her a 2-shot victory … Continue reading
What He Really Likes to Do
A farmer once boasted to his neighbor that he had a horse that could tree squirrels. The neighbor had never heard of anything like that, and he said he wouldn’t believe it unless he saw it with his own eyes. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged evangelism, fishers of men, horse, illustration, joke, Luke 5:10, salvation, squirrel, tree squirrels
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Not Quite the Same
The fireworks business seems to be flourishing in the southern parts of the United States. Driving through the south you see a lot of advertisements for fireworks to suit your every need. From sparkers to the big boomers, you can … Continue reading
The Purpose of Tough Times
A man once found a cocoon of an emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn’t seem to force its body past a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged cocoon, illustration, James 1:2-4, maturity, moth, perseverance, struggles, trials
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Heed the Warning!
I used to live in a town that had once been devastated by a tornado. Even decades later, people still talked about the storm that had flattened almost the entire town. They taught their children and grandchildren to watch out … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged illustration, Jesus, second coming, siren, storm warning, tornado, warning, wrath of God
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