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Attitude Adjustment
Many people in our nation have a feeling of entitlement. They think that the world owes them a living and that the government should take care of their every need. Jesus warns against this kind of attitude. We shouldn’t feel … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged attitude, entitlement, example, government, illustration, Luke 20:28, ransom for our sins, servant
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Choices
Angus T. Jones, the 19-year-old co-star on the CBS hit comedy Two and a Half Men, recently called his own show “filth”, and urged people not to watch the show that he has been on for nearly half his life. … Continue reading
Voices Raised
In re-visiting an old familiar Scripture, I recently noticed something that I hadn’t seen before. I was reading the episode where Jesus healed ten men from leprosy, but only one returned to give him thanks. (Luke 17:11-19) The phrase “in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged illustration, Jesus healed 10 lepers, Luke 17:11-19, praise, requests, worship
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Expressive Thanksgiving
Of the ten leprous men that Jesus healed, only one came back to give him thanks. The Bible says, “He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him…” (Luke 17:16). This is an extremely expressive way to express thanks. I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged expressive worship, illustration, Jesus healed ten lepers, Luke 17:16, thanksgiving
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One Special Day
I recently heard someone say, “I don’t think there should be one special day set aside for thanksgiving.” After pausing to let his remark sink in, he continued, “I think that there should be one day set aside for griping … Continue reading
Waste Not, Want Not
Cattle farmers know that they have to be careful about how they allow their cattle to feed. Cattle have no concept of being frugal with the hay. They will trample half of it into the mud if given the opportunity. … Continue reading
The Heart of the Matter
“If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area of his life.”—Billy Graham A lot of people who have difficulties in life can trace their problems to their outlook … Continue reading
Refreshing Generosity
There was a time when it looked like Kenny Perry was never going to succeed on the PGA Tour. He was 26 years old, with two children in diapers and no money to pay to qualify for the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged David Lipscomb University, generosity, giving, illustration, Kenny Perry, PGA Tour, Proverbs 11:24-25
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An Ounce of Prevention
I recently heard someone make the observation that when we speak of health care, what we are usually referring to is actually illness management. How true! When we talk about health care, we are usually talking about treating some type … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged church health, health care, illustration, spiritual disciplines, spiritual health, Titus 3:10
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Deceitful
A group of college professors and administrators held a luncheon meeting in a restaurant. One professor brought along her young son, who amused himself by quietly playing video games. One of the topics for discussion was the teaching … Continue reading
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