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Hard to Be Humble
H.A. Ironside, who preached in the early 20th century, noticed that he was becoming proud of himself. His church was doing well, his messages were well-received and people were even recognizing him on the street. Realizing that he needed to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged 1 Peter 5:6, H.A. Ironside, humility, illustration, preacher, pride, sandwich board advertisement
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Rescued
A toddler has been rescued after becoming trapped inside a game machine in Lexington, Kentucky. Caitlin Campbell was playing with some other children when she was apparently attracted to the stuffed animals in a coin-operated machine. Caitlin crawled up a … Continue reading
Finishing Strong
The tragic news of Whitney Houston’s death has saddened us all. The timing of her passing–the day before the Grammy Awards–intensified the pain for many. My first thought was, “What a waste!” For someone with her beauty, talent and personality … Continue reading
Valuable Part
Two men once set out to become the first to circle the earth in a hot-air balloon. They took off in their high tech aircraft, but it wasn’t long until they were forced to land in the Mediterranean Sea. Their … Continue reading
Instead of Worrying
“If a care is too small to be turned into a prayer, it is too small to be made into a burden.”—Anonymous Some people are quite good at worrying. They should be, since they have had so much practice! Many … Continue reading
Pulling Up Stakes
Some soldiers on maneuvers were setting up their tents after a long day of hiking. As they were hammering in the stakes, the voice of their commander rang out, “Don’t drive your stakes too deep; we’re moving on in the morning!” … Continue reading
Heavenly Treasures
A story is told about a man who died and went to heaven. As an angel showed him around, he marveled at the beauty of the huge mansions on either side of the streets of gold. The man eagerly anticipated … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged generosity, giving to the Lord, illustration, Matthew 6:19-21, treasure in Heaven
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Money Talks
A one hundred dollar bill and a one dollar bill had outlived their usefulness. Torn, tattered and frayed, they were sent to a government facility to be taken out of circulation. As they rode side-by-side along a conveyor belt to … Continue reading
Questionable Advice
A man having car trouble pulled his vehicle to the side of an isolated country road. After several minutes of trying in vain to figure out the problem, he heard a voice behind him. “I think your fuel filter is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged advice, illustration, joke, Proverbs 15:7, wise counsel
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Symbol of Fellowship
It has been said that the shape of the cross is a good reminder of the fellowship that we have in Christ. The vertical post can symbolize the fellowship we have with God. Since the blood of Jesus has taken … Continue reading
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