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Tag Archives: illustration
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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Taking Time to Listen
I had the honor of praying at a Memorial Day service today at the Veterans Park in our town. The service also included a brief, inspiring speech by our state representative and the playing of our national anthem. A group … Continue reading
Take the Plunge
I heard about a preacher who had agreed to baptize someone who wanted to become a Christian. When the man arrived at the location where he was to be baptized, the preacher was surprised to see him wearing a complete … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:7, baptism, commitment, faith, illustration, joke, trusting God
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