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He Laid His Life on the Line
SEAL Team Six had prepared for many scenarios as they trained for the raid that ended in the death of Osama bin Laden. One concern they had was that they might have to deal with suicide bombers who were ready … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Current Events
Tagged bravery, cross, good shepherd, illustration, Jesus, John 10:11, life on the line, Osama bin Laden, raid, SEALs, suicide bomber
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Not in Control
I own a universal remote control, but it doesn’t work. I’ve been pushing buttons all day and I haven’t been able to control the universe at all! Sometimes we are able to “change the channel” in our lives. We can … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, circumstances, control, endure, eternal, illustration, temporary, troubles, trusting God
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The Name of the Lord (Part 2)
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.”—Exodus 20:7. Let’s go a little deeper today in trying to understand the importance of honoring the Lord’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Exodus 20:7, God, illustration, Jesus Christ, Lord, misuses his name, name, Ten Commandments
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The Name of the Lord
I overheard an informal prayer meeting taking place in the bleachers behind me at a high school ball game yesterday. I didn’t turn around to look, but it must have been a prayer meeting. I heard the name of God … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Exodus 20:7, God, illustration, Jesus Christ, Lord's name, Ten Commandments
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It’s Possible to Change
Ron Artest Last Tuesday, Ron Artest was named the best citizen in the NBA. Artest, who just a few years ago was one of the main participants in the most notorious brawl in NBA history, was awarded the J. Walter … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, award, change, citizen, illustration, Jesus, kingdom of God, NBA, Ron Artest
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You Can’t Get Away with It
I saw a cartoon that pictured two men in a jail cell together. One man said to the other, “In my case, what happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas!” Your sins will eventually catch up with you. That’s what … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged confess, David, forgive, illustration, Lord, Psalm 32:3-5, sin
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Nothing to Worry About
While watching a cowboy movie on television with his young son, a father became concerned about the amount of drinking in the show. He felt compelled to talk with his son about the dangers of drinking alcohol. Later that week, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged cowboy movie, Deuteronomy 11:18-19, drinking, God's Word, illustration, sin, teach children
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Wounds that Heal
I have had corrective surgery done on both of my hands. I now have full use of my hands, but they have some significant scars. Sometimes I think that I am a walking communion meditation; my scars remind me of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged communion, illustration, Isaiah 53:5, Jesus' hands, scars, wounds
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True Worship
“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”—John 4:23. You would think that it would be an … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Father, illustration, Jesus, John 4:23, Matt Redman, The Heart of Worship, worship
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