-
Recent Posts
Previous Posts
Categories
-
Join 748 other subscribers
Meta
Social
Tag Archives: illustration
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
Leave a comment
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
Leave a comment
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
Still Chasing
A young man who had recently become a Christian was concerned because he knew of many people who had fallen away from the faith. He didn’t want to be like them, so he paid a visit to a man who … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged 1 John 1:3, dog chasing rabbit, faith, following Christ, illustration, perseverance
Leave a comment
The Truth About Harry
The Bible describes Jesus as being “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). That’s a difficult balance to keep. Sometimes we tell the truth, but aren’t very graceful about it. At other times, we may shade the truth in our … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged Ephesians 4:15, full of grace and truth, illustration, John 1:14, joke
Leave a comment
First Things First
Former Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden used to play college baseball. He had never hit a home run, but one game he hit a ball down the right field line, into the corner. He rounded the bases … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Bobby Bowden, college baseball, home run, honor the Lord first, illustration, Matthew 6:33, priorities, seek his kingdom
1 Comment
More Than a Flesh Wound
Dante Autullo’s x-ray Dante Autullo was building a shed when he held a nail gun above his head and fired it. He thought that he had gotten a harmless cut from the gun, so he cleaned the wound with peroxide. … Continue reading
Custom Made
Many people will agree that they were created by God. Fewer people understand that the reason they were created by God was so that they could worship him. Colossians 1:16 says, “For by him all things were created: things … Continue reading
Jesustrek 