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Tag Archives: illustration
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
Watch Out for Imitations
A man once purchased some property that included a house and a barn. Looking through the barn, he found an old chest that contained a violin. Upon closer inspection, he found the word “Stradivarius” inscribed on the instrument. Knowing that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged fake, genuine, hypocrisy, illustration, imitation, Luke 6:46, Stradivarius violin
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Deserving of Our Honor
Today I attended a program conducted by our local high school to honor our veterans. Many people from the community attended the ceremony. We listened as the band played patriotic songs. We stood and pledged allegiance to the flag. … Continue reading
Eleven Words
I recently received a card that was signed by a young married couple. I have had the pleasure of being able to minister to them and their young child for the past couple of years, and they wanted to thank … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Acts 13:15, discouragement, encouragement, giving thanks, illustration, kind words, sending cards, thinking of you
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Which Direction?
“The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.”—Ecclesiastes 10:2. Now you know how to vote in the upcoming election. All right, I know that the Scripture verse quoted above was … Continue reading
True Colors
A Massachusetts fisherman recently caught a rare lobster that is half orange and half black, with the colors split down the middle. Such coloration is estimated to occur only once in every 50 million lobsters. Far more common are people … Continue reading
Our Daily Candy
I enjoyed handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters who came to our door last evening. Some are quick to tell me why they have come. Others simply stand there and hold out their bag for me to put candy in. … Continue reading
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