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Fresh Air
In his book Rescuing Ambition, Dave Harvey writes about having a condition that kept him from sleeping well. His doctor told him that his apnea could be resolved with surgery. The procedure was effective, and now he can breathe more … Continue reading
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Tagged ambition, apnea, Dave Harvey, dreams, Holy Spirit, illustration, sleep, surgery
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Walking in Their Sandals
My wife and I recently moved and transferred our church membership. All new members at Vanceburg Christian Church are given a brief survey to fill out. The completed survey is printed in the church newsletter to help people get to … Continue reading
No Condemnation
When a basketball player on the opposing team misses the entire goal with a shot, the hometown fans often yell, “Air ball! Air ball!” over and over again. They want to remind him of his mistake and perhaps rattle him … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged basketball, condemnation, forgiveness, illustration, Jesus, mistakes, Satan, sins
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A Good Soldier
Today is Veteran’s Day, a day when we honor those who have served, and are currently serving, in the armed forces of the United States of America. We truly owe a debt of gratitude to those who have risked and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events
Tagged country, evangelism, faith, grace, illustration, Jesus, perseverance, soldier, Veteran's Day
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Simplify
Did you hear that the government is going to streamline the way they operate? They have decided to combine the health care system with the educational system. The slogan for these combined programs is going to be—“We will inoculate no … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged church, government, humor, illustration, organization, priorities
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Rebel with an Evil Cause
Numbers 16 tells one of the most fantastic stories in human history. There we read about how a man named Korah, along with a few others, led a rebellion against Moses. As punishment for rising up against God’s chosen leader, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged church, elders, illustration, Korah, Leadership, Moses, punishment, rebellion, submit
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Chubs, the Two-Faced Dog
A friend of mine has a dog named Chubs. Chubs and his owner live right across the road from their country church. On Sunday morning, Chubs has a friendly greeting for anyone who comes to worship. He’s the nicest dog … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged actor, church, consistency, dogs, faith, genuine, hypocrisy, illustration, Jesus
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Sounding Good!?
I attended a traditional music show last night at the local high school auditorium. Several groups played, mostly bluegrass, but there was quite a bit of gospel music mixed in as well. I was reminded of something that has perplexed … Continue reading
The Winner’s Circle
Zenyatta Today Zenyatta will try to earn recognition as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. The big mare is going for her second straight win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. If she wins, she will most certainly be … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Sports
Tagged Breeders' Cup, faith, Horse of the Year, horse racing, illustration, Jesus, Perfection, victory, winner's circle, Zenyatta
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When Love Hurts
Mary had some initial reservations when an angel told her she would give birth to the Son of the Most High (Luke 1:26-34). But she soon surrendered her will to God’s and accepted the assignment given to her (Luke 1:38). … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, hurt, illustration, Jesus, Lady Antebellum, love, Mary, pain, relationships
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