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Tag Archives: illustration
Changing Your Story
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to read about your own death? Dr. Alfred Nobel got to experience that feeling one day in 1888 when he opened up a French newspaper and was startled to find his … Continue reading
Shine Like a Star
Charles Spurgeon once pointed out that when a jeweler shows his best diamonds, he sets them on a black velvet backdrop. The contrast of the diamonds against the dark velvet makes them shine. Jesus says, “You are the light of … Continue reading
Seed the Clouds
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged cloud seeding, Ephesians 3:20-21, God's power within us, illustration, Mark Batterson
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Hank Aaron, Class Act
Home run king Hank Aaron passed away yesterday at the age of 86. The Hall of Fame baseball player is still at or near the top of the all-time list in many offensive categories. He was also an excellent defensive … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged Beautitudes, blessed are the meek, Hank Aaron, humility, illustration
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The Hero of the Story
In her recent book, Didn’t See That Coming, Rachel Hollis tries to help her readers face traumatic events that were unforeseen and to begin to put their lives back together after their world has fallen apart. Among her many observations, … Continue reading
Toddler’s World View
I saw a cute video the other day of some young children who have spent most of their lives living in the world of COVID-19. These toddlers were filmed walking up to anything that looked like a small box. Then … Continue reading
Numbering Our Days
In the Paula Hawkins novel, The Girl on the Train, one of the characters spots some graffiti painted on a concrete building—LIFE IS NOT A PARAGRAPH. We ought to take to heart the wisdom in that statement. Too often we … Continue reading
In Good Working Order
My wife owns and operates a tax preparation business, specializing in ministers’ taxes. She has clients all over the country and a few overseas. While she works all year round, her busy season is from early February to mid-April. Every … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged 2 Thessalonians 3:7, illustration, laziness, ministers' taxes, printer, serving the Lord
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We’re Famous!
The recent development of vaccines to combat COVID-19 has reminded some people of when Dr. Jonas Salk developed the vaccine for polio. As people began to receive the polio vaccine, Salk’s sons got caught up in the excitement. Five-year-old Jonathan … Continue reading
The Value of a Speech
Janet Yellen, president-elect Joe Biden’s choice to be treasury secretary, had to file disclosure forms as part of her nomination. This process revealed that Yellen collected over $7 million in speaking fees from major financial firms and tech giants over … Continue reading
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