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Tag Archives: illustration
Shepherding the Injured
Luke Hancock played a key role in the Louisville men’s basketball team’s march to the national championship. Coming off the bench, Hancock provided scoring and leadership to help the Cardinals earn the top prize in college hoops. Hancock’s leadership … Continue reading
That’s a Shame!
Of all the classic lines delivered by Jerry Seinfeld in the iconic television show that bears his name, one of my favorites is—“That’s a shame!” This was often Jerry’s response to the news that someone had experienced some type of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Humor
Tagged caring about others, helping people, illustration, Jerry Seinfeld, love your neighbor, Romans 12:9, sincerity
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Death that Saves
On December 12, 2003, Sgt. Jarrod W. Black, 26, was killed when his convoy was hit by an explosive device in Iraq. He left behind two sons and a widow who was pregnant with their daughter. Sgt. Black was the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged 1 John 2:2, heroism, illustration, Jesus, sacrifice, salvation, Sgt. Jarrod W. Black
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Life Line
Many years ago, an old sea captain shared one of the most thrilling events that he had experienced at sea. It happened when a sailor lost his balance and fell into the sea. Immediately the cry went out, “Man overboard!” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Acts 4:12, illustration, Jesus, perseverance, rescue at sea, salvation
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Those Entrusted to You
Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape surfaced that showed him physically and verbally abusing his players. Many people are shocked at his behavior, and some are calling for the dismissal of other people associated with the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged 1 Peter 5:2-3, abusive basketball coach, authority, illustration, Mike Rice, Rutgers
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Lasting Value
Coach Billy Donovan led the University of Florida to NCAA championships in basketball in 2006 and 2007. Here is what he had to say recently about the quest for titles—“Your whole entire life, you’re chasing this trophy, this crystal ball. … Continue reading
Lot on My Mind
To say that I’ve been uneasy about the direction of our country would be an understatement. Acts that were once unspeakable are now being promoted as normal behavior. I am even being told that I must celebrate that which God … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged 2 Peter 2, homosexual behavior, illustration, Lot, Romans 1, same-sex marriage, Sodom and Gomorrah
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Fill in the Blank
A three-year-old boy who attends the church where I preach was talking with his family about the people who attend our congregation. They asked him to name some of the people, so he listed several. However, he did not name … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged 1 Peter 1:13, bald joke, cute things kids say, illustration, preparing your mind, wisdom
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If One Suffers
University of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware just suffered a gruesome leg injury in a regional final game of the NCAA Tournament. Players on both teams were obviously deeply impacted by the severity of the injury. Ware’s teammates were very … Continue reading
Trading Places
Imagine a condemned criminal nervously pacing back and forth in his cell the evening of his execution. Publicly, he has denied his guilt, but privately he knows that his crimes were so terrible that he deserves the death penalty. The date … Continue reading
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