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Tag Archives: illustration
Beware the Little Things
I have read that termites destroy more homes than earthquakes. If this is true, then perhaps we should re-examine our priorities about what is to be feared. Maybe we should pay more attention to the little things that threaten destruction … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged gossip, illustration, immorality, marriage, moral failure, prudence, sin, termites
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High Drama!
A couple of television shows that I am currently watching have a common theme—saving the human race. Salvation is a show about a huge meteor that will collide with the earth in just a few months. The impact of this … Continue reading
Actually Helping
In these days when practically everyone has a phone with camera capabilities with them at all times, we see more recordings of rescue efforts. It is rare that some type of emergency situation unfolds without someone there to record it … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged cell phones, emergencies, good samaritan, helping people, illustration, Luke 10, rescue, taking pictures
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Reflecting the Son
The recent total eclipse of the sun reminded me of the primary purpose of the moon. Rather than block out the sun, the moon was created to reflect the sun’s light so that mankind could have at least some way … Continue reading
Tale of Two Churches
As my wife and I drove to southwestern Kentucky to view the recent total eclipse of the sun, we passed a couple of churches that had totally different ideas about how they should respond to the throng of people flooding … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged Colossians 4:5, eclipse, evangelism, hospitality, illustration, welcoming people
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Blocking the Sun
Like millions of other residents of the United States, my wife and I drove quite a distance to get the best view possible of the total solar eclipse that took place on Monday, August 21. It was well worth the … Continue reading
The Voice of Authority
The cover letter of a job application contained the following statement—“I listen to what the company president says, but I still make my own moves because I know what is best.” That kind of attitude is probably not going to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged arrogance, discipleship, following Jesus, humility, illustration, Luke 6:46, obedience, why do you call me Lord?
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Off Course
On October 31, 1983, Korean Airlines flight 007 departed from Anchorage, Alaska for a direct flight to Seoul. Due to an unknown 1 ½ degree error in the navigational system computer, the giant 747 jet strayed off course, eventually flying … Continue reading
They Grow Better Together
As we planned the landscaping for our new home, a friend gave us some cannas to plant. These tall colorful flowers did well in the soil around our house, and we enjoyed their beauty all summer and fall. Cannas are … Continue reading
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Tagged cannas, Ephesians 4:16, Fellowship, flowers, illustration, landscaping, togetherness, unity, working together
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