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Keep Your Zeal
Kenneth Smith was retired from the military. He was living out his final years in an assisted living facility, battling against the ravages of dementia. On a good day he might recognize his daughter, Merilinda, when she came to visit; … Continue reading
Let Go of Your Nets
At the North American Christian Convention in Indianapolis last month, Ben Cachiaras–minister at Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland—preached a sermon based on the calling of Jesus’ first disciples. He pointed out that in order to follow Jesus, these fishermen … Continue reading
Stay Humble
A few years ago I preached in a small community that had several churches. Occasionally I would walk down the street to have lunch at a restaurant that was operated by a family that attended one of the other churches … Continue reading
Always Give Your Best
On July 17, 1930, Ken Ash of the Cincinnati Reds entered the game as a relief pitcher. He got his team out of a jam with only one pitch, enticing Chicago’s Charlie Grimm to hit into a triple play. Ash … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged baseball, excellence, faith, illustration, opportunity, sports
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Spewing Disgusting Filth
Mel Gibson The host of “The Late, Late Show”, Craig Ferguson, recently said: “BP is putting a new cap on the leaking oil well. It could capture up to 90 percent of the disgusting filth that’s spewing from there. And … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged BP, Craig Ferguson, illustration, Mel Gibson, The Late Late Show, tongue
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Fishing Keeps You Out of Trouble
The city of Kokomo, Indiana recently conducted its annual Jim “Moose” Carden Fishing Clinic. This is an effort to allow children the opportunity to learn about fishing. This year’s clinic featured trick fishing caster Scotty Lucas, who wowed attendees with … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged evangelism, felon, fishing, illustration, Kokomo Tribune, Scotty Lucas
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The Turnaround
A couple of days ago, my wife and I found a turtle in our yard. He had apparently made his way from the reservoir just a hundred yards or so behind our house. He was headed toward the highway, where … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged faith, God, illustration, repentance, salvation, turnaround, turtle
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There’s One in Every Crowd
Last Wednesday night, a man attending a Cleveland Indians baseball game drew attention to himself by wearing a LeBron James Miami Heat jersey. James’ recent departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers has caused a lot of anger in the city. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Cleveland Indians, illustration, Leadership, LeBron James, sports
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Do What Your Father Says
Francis Chan At the North American Christian Convention in Indianapolis earlier this month, Francis Chan spoke about how the church is doing a poor job of making disciples. Many Christians have fooled themselves into believing that they are doing what … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged church, discipleship, Francis Chan, illustration, North American Christian Convention
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Be Careful Where You Step
As a teenager, I was part of a team that our high school sent to the state livestock judging competition. We stayed overnight in a big hotel in downtown Louisville. We had some free time one evening, so a couple … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Christian living, faith, illustration, influence, journey, Louisville, sin
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