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If You Love Him
Chapter 21 of John’s gospel records an interesting exchange between Jesus and Simon Peter. Not long removed from denying Jesus three times, Peter was asked by Jesus, three times, if he loved him. After the third time, Peter was hurt … Continue reading
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Tagged feed my sheep, illustration, Jesus reinstates Peter, John 21, loving Jesus
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Special Days
Today’s date is unusual—10-11-12. Some people consider dates that form such a numeric sequence to be special days. They believe that there is some sort of significance to these days; that such dates will bring good fortune in some way. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged 10-11-12, Colossians 4:5, illustration, Psalm 118:24, Psalm 90:12, special days, today's date, worship
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Missing the Boat
Don Clark recalls the time he and some buddies were returning to their ship after a leave in France during the last few days of World War II. They missed the transport boat that was to take them back to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged accepting Christ, Hebrews 4:7, illustration, repentance, salvation, second chances, turning to God
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Better Accommodations
Cynthia Thomas tells about the time that her brother and his new wife were escorted to their bridal suite in an elegant hotel. They looked forward to the fancy accommodations for which they had splurged on their honeymoon. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Prayer
Tagged ask God, Cynthia Thomas, honeymoon suite, illustration, James 4:2, wedding night
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Life-Giving Water
Scientists believe that they have found proof that water once flowed on the surface of Mars. This find is exciting, since it is widely believed that water is necessary for life, as we know it, to exist. It … Continue reading
What Do You See?
The Buffalo Bills played a terrible football game recently. Though they led 21-7 at one point, they eventually were clobbered by the New England Patriots by a score of 52-28. Buffalo coach Chan Gailey commented: “I don’t like … Continue reading
Work of Art
In 2010, a lady found an unexpected bargain at a flea market in West Virginia. She paid $7 for a box that contained a doll, a plastic cow and an old painting. Her mother suggested that the painting might be … Continue reading
Highest Regard
NFL fans were hugely disappointed with the performance of the replacement referees during the recent lockout of the regular officials. Players too, were frustrated with the missed calls, inconsistency and lack of confidence demonstrated by the replacements. Action often came … Continue reading
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