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Notable Donation
Paul Harvey told the story of a woman who called the Butterball hotline with a question about a frozen turkey. The bird had been in her freezer for over 20 years. She wondered if it would be safe to eat … Continue reading
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas
This is an especially joyful time of year for most people. We have just spent time celebrating Thanksgiving, and now we look forward to commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. One way we celebrate this time … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:15, Christmas, evangelism, generosity, giving, holidays, illustration, sermon idea
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In Praise of Thanksgiving
In A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, William Law writes: “Would you know who is the greatest saint in the world? It is not he who prays most or fasts most; it is not he who gives … Continue reading
An Attitude of Gratitude
A woman had this simple but telling epitaph etched onto her husband’s tombstone—“He always appreciated.” One very important goal that we should have is to live our lives in appreciation for all that God has so graciously given us and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, attitude, gratitude, illustration, rejoice always, Romans 8:28, sermon idea, thanksgiving
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Live to Be a Ripe Old Age
The day after Halloween a man saw a young boy eating a lot of candy. The man said, “You had better take it easy on that candy, young fellow! Too much of that will make you sick.” The boy looked … Continue reading
The Little Things
A mighty tree stood high upon the mountain. For many decades it survived the hail, the heavy snows, the strong winds, the lightning and the ice storms. It not only survived, it prospered. Then finally it was felled by an … Continue reading
Frozen by Fear
Two farmers were talking one hot July day. One of them asked the other, “How is your cotton doing this year?” “I didn’t plant any,” came the answer. “I was afraid of the boll weevil.” “Well, how is your corn?” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged fear, illustration, laziness, Matthew 25, parable of the talents, taking risks
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C6 H0
October 29, 2021 will mark the 100th anniversary of what is considered one of the greatest upsets in the history of college football. On that date in 1921, Centre College defeated Harvard University by a score of 6-0. Harvard was … Continue reading
Talk to Him
Charles Spurgeon shared the story of an old farmer who told about his encounter with the devil. The devil was tempting him and he finally said to the devil, “What do you want from me anyway?” The devil answered, “Why, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged 1 Peter 1, Charles Spurgeon, eternal reward, Heaven, hope, illustration, salvation, temptation
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Our Motivation
Opera star Mary Garden, considered one of the greats of her profession, said there was one thing she always told herself before going on stage: “There’s one person in that vast audience who has made a sacrifice to come and … Continue reading
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