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Just Trying to Help
Some people who fly have superstitious rituals that they go through as the plane takes off. One man whirls his finger around in a circle faster and faster as the plane accelerates down the runway. A married couple always lifts … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged airplane, Bible, Ephesians 2:8-10, eternal destiny, God, grace, Heaven, illustration, nervous flyer, superstitious rituals
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Heed the Warnings!
Joplin tornado damage A recent report claims that many residents of Joplin, Missouri did not immediately heed the warnings that preceded a massive tornado that killed 162 people earlier this year. It is thought that there was a widespread disregard … Continue reading
What’s Done Is Done
I recently lost a Silly String battle to a 9-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy. Outnumbered 2-1, and completely unarmed, I didn’t stand a chance. After two cans of Silly String had been emptied, the youngest child said, “OK, let’s … Continue reading
Watching for the Master
I was in the church building one weekday afternoon when I heard a dog begin to bark outside. Curiosity got the best of me, so I stuck my head out the door to see what was going on. I saw … Continue reading
Doing Your Best
After 42 years in the hamburger business, Wendy’s decided to make a change. Their executives have spent the past 2-and-a-half years examining every detail of each ingredient that goes into their hamburgers. In the end, they changed everything but the … Continue reading
Impressive Youth
Lexi Thompson Lexi Thompson got into the record books for women’s golf this past Sunday, when she won the Navistar LPGA Classic. Her 17-under-par 271 earned her a 5-stroke victory in the tournament. What is so remarkable is that she … Continue reading
Crime and Punishment
Troy Davis Convicted murderer Troy Davis was executed in Georgia last night. Prison officials said that he was put to death by lethal injection at 11:08pm. Many say that there are legitimate questions concerning the guilt of Davis. 500 people … Continue reading
Quite Refreshing
I recently saw this message on a church sign: “Be a fountain, not a drain.” We all have encountered people who can be quite draining. Their constant demands on our time, energy, emotions and resources leave us feeling tired and … Continue reading
Signal the Bugler
It is said that Winston Churchill planned his own funeral. After the benediction, a bugler high in the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral was to play Taps, the universal signal that the day is over. Immediately after that, in the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged bugler, eternal life, hope, illustration, Jesus Christ, John 11:25, resurrection, Reveille, Taps, Winston Churchill
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