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Tag Archives: illustration
In Agreement?
Don DeWelt once said, “Someday I’m going to write a book and call it Agree With Me or Go to Hell!” After pausing, he held up the Bible and said with a smile, “But then I realized that someone had … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Don DeWelt, God, Heaven, Hell, illustration, Jesus, John 14:6, salvation
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Heart for Worship
The widow Gladys Dunn decided that she would be more out-going, especially in making visitors to her church feel welcome. The very next Sunday, she saw a man with whom she was not familiar, but she didn’t notice him until … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged attending church, attitude, illustration, John 4:23-24, joke, Psalm 122:1, worship
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Immortality
Legendary American author Ray Bradbury died on June 5 at the age of 91. Bradbury, best known for his works of science fiction, inspired and entertained many people with his imagination. Bradbury often said that his career was inspired by … Continue reading
Fair Judging
There is a huge uproar in the world of professional boxing after the controversial outcome of the welterweight title fight Saturday night in Las Vegas. Most observers thought that Manny Pacquiao successfully defended his title against challenger Timothy Bradley. However, … Continue reading
Not for Nothing
A blind British woman named Trish Vickers was writing a novel, with dreams of finding a publisher. Those dreams were shattered when she showed her son what she had written, and he informed her that her pen had run out … Continue reading
Never Give Up!
On April 7, 1969, Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Don Drysdale gave up a home run to Cincinnati’s Pete Rose on the very first pitch of the game. Drysdale threw his second pitch to Bobby Tolan, and Tolan hit a home … Continue reading
What Really Matters
This story is adapted from one told by Paul Harvey several years ago. A lady was once involved in a minor automobile accident. She was very upset because the accident was her fault and her brand new car was only … Continue reading
Who’s In Charge?
Several years ago, the church I was serving invited a guest speaker to come and preach. This man was not only a good speaker; he also had a gift for singing. During the music portion of our worship service, his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged 1 Corinthians 14:8, confusion, illustration, singing, unity, worship
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The Big Five-Five
Today is my birthday. This is a rather significant milestone. Today I am 55 years old. That’s right; I have just hit the big Five-Five, the double nickel. It’s hard to put a positive spin on this. Even if I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged birthdays, getting older, illustration, making a difference, persistence, senior citizens
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Hands on the Wheel
Former Florida State head football coach Bobby Bowden once told one of his players, “Son, you’ve got a good engine, but your hands aren’t on the steering wheel.” This was the old coach’s way of telling the young man that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Bobby Bowden, coaching, fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23, illustration, self-control
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