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Tag Archives: illustration
Unafraid of Death
In 100 Meditations on Hope Wayne A. Lamb writes: In the midst of a storm, a little bird was clinging to the limb of a tree, seemingly calm and unafraid. As the wind tore at the limbs of the tree, … Continue reading
Window of Opportunity
Sometimes you can be late and get away with it; sometimes you can’t. According to the Associated Press, near midnight on the evening of June 30, 1997, United Airlines flight 728 from Chicago was bound for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and as … Continue reading
Talking to Strangers
Sometimes we get the idea that it is of no use to try to initiate a conversation about Jesus with someone we have just met. We have come to believe that we need to develop a long-term relationship with someone … Continue reading
Evangelism Plan
There is a story told about a fellow who was involved in one of those get-rich-quick multi-level marketing programs. He was so excited about the concept that he tried to apply this business model to the evangelistic efforts in his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged Acts 1:8, evangelism, illustration, sharing the gospel, winning people for Christ, witnessing
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Giving Them What They Want
A former business associate of President Donald Trump says that Trump was successful in business because of his strategy. Trump explains it this way–“I see what people want, and I give it to them.” That may be a great philosophy … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Culture, Leadership
Tagged 2 Timothy, illustration, itching ears, preach the word, sound doctrine
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Dangerous Snake!
I just read about a 73-year-old woman who noticed a snake on the patio of her apartment. Investigating the serpent more closely, she saw the unmistakable hood that let her know that the snake she was dealing with was a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged cross, devil, devil is a serpent, evil, Genesis 3, illustration, Jesus defeated Satan, Satan, woman kills cobra
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The Top 10 Reasons It’s Great to Be a Church Usher
10. You get to wear a cool badge. 9. You don’t have to sit on a hard pew for the whole service. 8. You can slip out to the restroom if you need to, and nobody notices. 7. You get … Continue reading
Deeply Rooted
For many years there has been a pear tree on the property of our church. Every year the tree produces an abundance of juicy, tasty pears. Neighbors often stop and ask if they may gather some of the pears. Sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged Ephesians 3, illustration, rooted in faith, spiritual growth, spiritual power, tree blew over, tree roots
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Joy in Trials
Sometimes I scan the congregation during Sunday morning worship services. I like to see the faces of people as they express their love to God with their singing. I remember one time looking at the crowd and seeing the face … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations
Tagged God's goodness, good good Father, illustration, James 1:2, joy, singing, trials, worship
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Important Job
Charlie Plumb was a U.S. Navy pilot during the Vietnam War. After flying 75 successful combat missions, Plumb’s plane was hit by an enemy missile, forcing him to eject and parachute into enemy territory. He spent 6 years as a … Continue reading
