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Patience
I recently saw a public service advertisement on television that featured a middle-aged man down on his hands and knees, putting the finishing touches on a freshly poured concrete sidewalk. Suddenly, the man noticed that a young boy, perhaps four … Continue reading
Diplomatic
A knight was once called into the presence of the king to give an account of his recent activities. The knight reported, “I have been looting and pillaging among your enemies to the east, your majesty.” The king replied, “But … Continue reading
Walk with Me
“I’d rather one walked with me than merely show the way.”—Edgar Guest There are a number of people who point us in the right direction, and they are quite helpful in getting us started on the straight and narrow way. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged 23rd Psalm, discipleship, Edgar Guest, illustration, mentoring others, quote, setting an example
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Love Does Not Envy
Many preachers have to fight against the sin of envy. It is easy to fall into the trap of comparing your ministry with those of your fellow ministers. For example, when preachers meet, it doesn’t take long for the question … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:4, boasting, envy, illustration, love, pride
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Heavy Lifting
Railroad workers recently left some railroad ties along the track behind our house in preparation for some upcoming repairs. Being a man, of course I wondered if I could lift one of them. I could not. I couldn’t even pick … Continue reading
Be Careful What You Cancel
Cancel culture has claimed its latest victim—the late Dr. Seuss. It was recently announced that several books from the hugely popular author of children’s books will no longer be published. The reason given was that these books were racist. I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged book banning, cancel culture, Dr. Seuss, illustration, Jeremiah 36, politically correct
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Shining Through
A little girl regularly sat in church next to stained glass windows with pictures of St. Matthew, St. Peter, and St. John. She was always fascinated by the way the light shone through in such a brilliant manner. One day … Continue reading
The Truth Is Essential
Star Trek’s reliable source of logic, Mr. Spock, once said, “Insufficient facts always invite danger.” The Bible concurs, as Hosea 4:6 states, “…My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” Scripture consistently warns us of the dangers of ignoring the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged 2 Corinthians 13:8, Hosea 4:6, illustration, John 8:32, logic, Mr. Spock, the truth will set you free, truth
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Still Going Strong!
90-year-old Fran Goldman of Seattle had an appointment to get her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine recently. The fact that there was a huge snowfall might have been problematic for some people. It turns out that it was no … Continue reading
Talent on Loan from God
Yesterday I wrote about how the left is trying to demonize the late Rush Limbaugh, but largely failing in their efforts. I pointed out that this reminds us of how we need to live our lives in such a way … Continue reading
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