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Tag Archives: illustration
Blossoming
Last year my wife and I decided to get rid of a small rose bush in front of our house. The bush had not produced a single rose in the two years we had lived here, so we decided to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged bearing fruit, comeback, faith, I am the true vine, illustration, John 15:1-2, productive life, pruning, roses
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Compassion that Comforts
The devastating tornado that recently hit Moore, Oklahoma, destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people. Many families found only empty lots where their houses once were. Many people came to the area to assist in the search and rescue … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, comfort, compassion, helping others, illustration, Joplin MO, Moore OK, tornado
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Fearful Leader
When King Saul disobeyed the clear instructions of God, he was confronted by the prophet Samuel. Saul finally admitted that he had indeed done wrong. The reason he gave was this—“…I was afraid of the people and so I gave … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Acts 5:29, cowardly, fear of God, illustration, King Saul, obey God, prophet Samuel
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Judging Correctly
Judge Raymond Voet, of Ionia County, Michigan, has a posted policy in his courtroom stating that electronic devices that cause disturbances during court sessions will result in the owner being cited with contempt. Recently, Judge Voet’s own phone interrupted a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged hypocrisy, illustration, judge fines himself, Judge Raymond Voet, judging, justice, Matthew 7:1-5
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Meaningful Death
On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., my wife and I visited Arlington National Cemetery. As we moved through the grounds, we took notice of the distinctive grave markers. The symmetry of their color, shape, size and alignment is quite … Continue reading
Not that Long
Once while checking into a hotel, I was pushing a cart loaded with our luggage. As I plugged along, I underestimated the size of the elevator and rammed the cart into the back wall. I made a lot of noise, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Bible, brevity of life, death, illustration, James 4:14, making the most of life, procrastination
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Right Kind of Influence
In a survey recently released by Forbes.com, Tim Tebow was named the most influential athlete in the USA. This is refreshing news, especially when we consider the lifestyles of other athletes who influence our culture. Tebow says this regarding the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Leadership, Sports
Tagged Forbes.com, illustration, most influential athlete, role model, salt and light, Tim Tebow
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OK in the Corral
An advertisement in the newspaper described the positive qualities of the Limousin bulls that a breeder had for sale. The buyer could choose between red or black. The bulls were qualified for a desirable genetics program. They were double polled, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged disposition, gentleness, illustration, Limousin cattle, livestock genetics, Philippians 4:5, polled cattle
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Chemistry Test
Randy Jackson has just announced that he is leaving American Idol after being a judge on the show for 12 years. He and fellow original judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul helped make the show a cultural sensation, but Jackson … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged American Idol, deacon qualifications, illustration, MJ Santilli, Randy Jackson
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Mother’s Encouragement
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was concerned about his injured left ankle and his team’s fortunes in the NBA playoffs. Then he received a late night phone call from his Mom on Mother’s Day weekend. She gave him a … Continue reading
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