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Can You Hear Me Now?
An older gentleman who could not hear very well finally went to a doctor to see if anything could be done to help his hearing improve. After examining him, the doctor informed the man that there was a hearing aid … Continue reading
The Worth of a Picture
Over the years I have seen numerous photos and videos of baptisms posted on line. Some are humorous, while others are quite serious. Some depict the sheer joy of the person who has just been baptized. It just occurred to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Acts 2:38, baptism, baptized into Christ, Bible on baptism, faith, forgiveness of sins, illustration, salvation, Sinner's Prayer
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Something Bugging Me
Last night I sat on the second row at a middle school basketball game. The game was a blowout, so the people in my area found something else to occupy our attention. Someone pointed out that there was a live … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged clueless to danger, evangelism, gospel, Hell, illustration, insect, Jesus Christ, Jude, salvation, wrath of God
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Just What I Needed
I recently talked with a man whose cancer has reappeared after enjoying several years of remission. He says that things are going pretty well and that he considers himself to be blessed. My friend pointed out that when he was … Continue reading
No Fair!
A preacher once paid a visit to a farmer who was a member of his church. He was trying to convince the farmer that he should tithe. “If you had 100 cows,” the preacher began, “would you give 10 of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged generosity, giving, illustration, Malachi 3:10, pig farmer, stewardship, tithing
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Keep Going!
A timid driver was so nervous about merging onto a busy highway that he actually came to a complete stop on the ramp, anxiously waiting for an opening. The impatient driver in the car behind him shouted, “The sign says ‘Yield’, … Continue reading
Missing
Here is a poem someone wrote about people who miss church: You missed the fellowship that’s there, You missed the handshake, missed the prayer. You missed the Word of God when read, You missed the things the preacher said. You … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged church attendance, Hebrews 10:25, illustration, missing church, poem, worship
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Still Competitive
Frenchman Robert Marchand recently set a new world record in his age group for bicycling the greatest distance in an hour. His age group? 105 and over. Marchand doesn’t have much (any!?) competition in that age group. And the fact … Continue reading
All My Bags Are Packed
Jim Denison remembers something remarkable that happened while he was serving as a missionary in East Malaysia. At the end of a worship service at a small church, a teenage girl came forward to announce her decision to accept Christ … Continue reading
Who’s Better?
In the book Children’s Letters to God, one little girl wrote: “Dear God, are boys better than girls? I know you are one, but try to be fair.” Sometimes we have to be reminded of the importance of women in … Continue reading
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