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All Are Important
People sometimes ask me why I wear gloves when it’s chilly outside, even though I’m wearing short pants. I’ve discovered that when I’m exercising, my hands are the first part of my body to get cold. I learned this lesson … Continue reading
Let’s Catch Them!
For many years, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has been a popular place for people to commit suicide. Last year, a record 46 people took their own lives by jumping off the iconic orange structure. Through the years, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged evangelism, fishers of men, Golden Gate Bridge, illustration, Jesus Christ, Matthew 4:19, salvation, suicide
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All In
Bob Hoffman coaches the Mercer men’s basketball team, which recently upset Duke in the NCAA Tournament. After that big win, reporters asked Hoffman where his passion came from. He responded, “Well, I’m a big psycho. I mean, I’m just a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Sports
Tagged Bob Hoffman, illustration, John 4:23, Mercer upset Duke, NCAA Tournament, passion, worship
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Imitating Their Faith
Last night I dreamed about my Uncle Bob Wilmoth, who went on to his heavenly reward several years ago. Uncle Bob preached the gospel for over 50 years, and he always was one of my heroes of the faith. He … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged Bob Wilmoth, faith, faithfulness, Hebrews 13:7, illustration, preaching, setting a good example
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Steer Clear of Disaster
Culture wars are nothing new. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible contains accounts of people who rebelled against God’s moral laws and had to face unspeakable consequences. It shouldn’t surprise us that this trend continues today. Jude 4 & 7 … Continue reading
In Tune
“Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged A.W. Tozer, Ephesians 4:3-6, harmony, illustration, tuning a piano, tuning fork, unity
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That’s the Book for Me
Over the years, I have tried different Bibles. I own several various translations. As my eyes have aged, I have looked for copies of the Scripture with larger print. However, as a preacher, I want a Bible that is not … Continue reading
Giving Them New Life
Jesus approached the tomb where they had laid his good friend Lazarus. First, he wept. Then he ordered that the stone be removed from the entrance to the tomb. After that, Jesus prayed that those present would put their faith in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged illustration, Jesus, John 11:43-44, Lazarus, leaving a sinful life, raised from the dead, resurrection
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Unhealthy Attachment
A bull rider lay flat in the dirt after losing a head butting contest with the bull he had tried to ride in a rodeo competition. As he lay motionless, the crowd became silent, sensing that he was seriously injured. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged bull riding, cowboy chaps, Hebrews 12:1, illustration, repentance, rodeo, serious injury, sin
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