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Tag Archives: illustration
Look!
A couple of years ago, our next-door neighbors’ one-year-old son was just learning to talk. One of his first words was “Look”. As he observed the world around him, he was fascinated by what he saw. He would excitedly point … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged child-like wonder, cross, enthusiasm, fix our eyes on Jesus, Hebrews 12:2, illustration, Jesus, Savior
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Marked
Nerlens Noel is the most recent recruit to commit to play basketball for the University of Kentucky. Noel chose a unique way to announce his choice of schools. He did so by displaying a UK logo shaved into the back … Continue reading
Dangerous Growth
A little over a year ago, a Colorado man sold baby alligators out of a trailer in southeast Missouri. Lots of people bought one or more of the cute little critters. They were only about the size of a pencil. … Continue reading
Deer in the Headlights
Several years ago, some people started putting deer whistles on their cars. The idea was that the whistle—inaudible to humans, but heard by deer—would reduce the chance of hitting a deer with your car. The deer would hear the warning … Continue reading
Moving On
A dog suddenly jerked the leash out of his owner’s hand and bit a prominent local attorney. The dog quickly ran and bit two other people before the owner could catch him. This was a surprising turn of events, since … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged biting dog, illustration, lawyer joke, negative experiences, unpleasant situations
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Heroic Sacrifice
On March 2, 2012, Stephanie Decker, of Henryville, Indiana, became concerned about the reports she heard of ominous storms approaching. She anxiously picked up her children from school. Hurrying home with her eight-year-old son Dominic and her 5-year-old daughter Reese, they … Continue reading
Still Producing
Colorado Rockies left-hander Jamie Moyer is still trying to compete at the highest level long after most pitchers have had to retire. A victory this season would make him the first starter 49 or older to win a major league … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Colorado Rockies, illustration, Jamie Moyer, productive living., Psalm 92:12-14, senior citizens
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Worth It
I suppose we all occasionally deal with nagging doubts about whether we are really accomplishing anything. Are our good deeds actually going to have any lasting benefit? Is it really worth the effort? A recent experience drove those doubts away. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged encouragement, Galatians 6:9, good deeds, hospital visit, illustration, perseverance, Prayer
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Don’t Be a Fool!
You’ve probably heard the old story about a group of atheists who were trying to get their own holiday. Then someone pointed out to them that atheists already had a day—April Fools Day! Psalm 14:1 says, “The fool says in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged April Fools' Day, atheists, fool says there is no God, illustration, Psalm 14:1
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The Cross Remains
After tornadoes ripped through Marysville, Indiana on March 2, all that was left of the Marysville Christian Church building was the steeple. It seems as if the Lord was saying, “You still have the cross. That’s the most important thing.” … Continue reading
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