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Tag Archives: illustration
Painting the Raccoon
A state road crew in western Pennsylvania recently painted a double yellow line over a dead raccoon. The crew is usually able to remove road kill from the highway before painting, but circumstances prevented that from happening in this case. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged change, church traditions, illustration, painted dead raccoon, Pennsylvania road crew, progress
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Trading Places
In Suzanne Collins’ novel The Hunger Games, teenager Katniss Everdeen bravely volunteers for a dangerous assignment. She nobly takes the place of her younger sister to compete in a government-mandated competition that will almost assuredly lead to her death. Katniss’ … Continue reading
Genuine
There is a story told about a man who wanted to play in an orchestra, but he knew nothing about music. However, he was a rich man, so he paid the conductor a lot of money to let him sit … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged fake, genuine, hypocrisy, illustration, musician, orchestra, pretend
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Up the Creek (Part 2)
Yesterday I wrote about forgetting to bring a paddle along for a canoe trip. I had to go back to the house and get the paddle before I could go anywhere on the water. Today I’ll tell you a little … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Acts 4:12, canoe, forgetful, illustration, life jacket, paddle, Peter walked on water, salvation
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Up the Creek
I recently took up canoeing. About a hundred yards from my house there is a good place to put my canoe in the Ohio River. A couple of days ago, I was all set to go out on the water. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged canoeing, forgetfulness, illustration, Jesus, John 15:5, Ohio River
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All That’s Left
Today is “Left-Handers Day”. Since I am part of the 10 percent of Americans who are left-handed, I can sympathize with others who share in the struggles of being a lefty. Only those who have fumbled with can openers, scissors … Continue reading
Rise and Shine!
I had just spent an intense week with several teenagers on the campus of a Christian college. We had gathered, along with hundreds of other teens and adult sponsors, for inspiring worship, dynamic speakers and challenging workshops. It was truly … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged devotion, illustration, Romans 13:11, spiritual awakening, worship
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Off Target
Matt Emmons is a world-class marksman who is perhaps best known for a critical mistake he made in an important competition. While participating in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, Emmons had a comfortable lead going into the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged illustration, marksman, Matt Emmons, Matthew 6:33, Olympics, Proverbs 16:25, shooting at the wrong target
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Help for the Hurting
Someone in Longview, Washington injured a duck with a blow dart. People noticed the wounded bird and tried to help it. But the duck was able to swim and fly, so it avoided capture for more than a month. Finally, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged blow dart, help for the hurting, illustration, injured duck, Matthew 23:37, run to Jesus
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