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Tag Archives: illustration
Back in the Saddle
After a two week break, I’m back in front of the keyboard again. My time away from writing this blog gave me time to rest and reflect. Here are a few observations: First, the Bible is reliable when it recommends—and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged 2 Peter 1:15, illustration, leaving a legacy, rest, Sabbath, taking time off, writing
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Time to Rest
One of the things we notice about Jesus is that he often took time to get away from the hectic demands of life so that he could be alone to pray. Mark 1:35 says, “Very early in the morning, while … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged example of Jesus, illustration, Mark 1:35, rest, retreat, sabbatical
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Should Have Listened!
“I told you so” is one of the favorite phrases in the English language. We like to remind people that we were right and that they should have listened to us. “I told you so” is also one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged Acts 27, disastrous voyage, encouragement, helpful speech, I told you so, illustration, Paul the apostle
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Work that Endures
Candlestick Park in San Francisco recently hosted its last sporting event. The stadium is scheduled to be demolished soon. Mike Gay has been the stadium chief for the past 35 years, and he is not sure that he wants to … Continue reading
Always Rejoicing!
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”—Philippians 4:4. I often have to remind myself that Paul the apostle was chained up in prison when he wrote this. And these were not empty words. Paul practiced what … Continue reading
Not Where I Wanted to Be
I enjoy finding a bargain as well as the next person, so I was thrilled to get some great coupons for Wendy’s. I drove into the parking lot, got out of the car and entered the restaurant. I told the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged eternity, heaven and hell, illustration, Matthew 7:13-14, McDonald's, narrow gate, Wendy's
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Forsaking All Others
Russ Blowers had retired after decades of successful ministry. He was a preacher in a large, growing church and was in great demand as a speaker for seminars and conferences. When someone asked Russ what his greatest accomplishment was, he answered, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged adultery, guard your heart, illustration, lust, marriage, Matthew 5:27-29, Russ Blowers, temptation
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Stirring Things Up
When the Magi from the east came to Jerusalem looking for baby Jesus, all of Jerusalem was disturbed (Matthew 2:1-3). Apparently there was a big fuss over someone who was said to be born king of the Jews. For some … Continue reading
Pause
On rare occasions my wife and I will go see a movie. More often we will rent a movie and watch it at home. There are several differences between seeing a film on the big screen and watching it at … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged illustration, meditation, movies, Psalm 27:14, wait for the Lord
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Roles
When we watch old movies and shows on television, my wife and I enjoy discovering actors and actresses who were once relatively unknown but have since made a name for themselves. “Hey! Isn’t that so-and-so from such-and-such?” “I think you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged illustration, Jeremiah 29:11, maturity, movie stars, roles we play, spiritual growth, television actors
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