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Tag Archives: illustration
Remembering a Great Sacrifice
30 years have now passed since the occurrence of one of the greatest tragedies in the history of the United States space program. On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger blasted off, carrying seven astronauts. Shortly after take-off, the … Continue reading
The Scars to Prove It
Former hockey player Phil Daigle has this to say when people ask him if he has all his teeth: “I’ve got a good dentist and I’ve got enough stitches in my face to knit a sweater.” Hockey players take a … Continue reading
The Best Medicine
Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, 74, was diagnosed with a rare and slowly progressing form of motor neuron disease at the age of 21. Hawking has spent much of his adult life in a wheelchair, communicating with the aid of a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged attitude, illustration, laughter, laughter is good medicine, Proverbs 17:22, Stephen Hawking
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How Good Do I Have to Be?
The Cleveland Cavaliers fired head coach David Blatt yesterday. Evidently the front office thought that Blatt was not the person who could lead them to an NBA championship. The decision came as a shock to many. The Cavaliers currently have … Continue reading
Ironic Death
Andres Soto Jr., of Lexington, Kentucky, wanted to become a counselor for at-risk and violent kids. He had been a member of a gang when he was younger, but he later decided that wasn’t a good path for him. Andres … Continue reading
Better Together
Some kind person puts food out for several cats that hang out near a store in my home town. There is also an old blanket there for the cats to lie down on. Now that the weather has turned cold, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged cats, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, illustration, together
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Give Me Five!
The “High Five” is a gesture that has become commonplace in American society. It seems to have started when outfielder Glenn Burke ran over with his arm in the air to congratulate his teammate Dusty Baker, who had just hit … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Sports
Tagged church attendance, Dusty Baker, encouragement, Glenn Burke, Hebrews 10:24-25, high five, illustration
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Bearing the Burden
I recently saw a semi-truck pulling an empty trailer. I noticed that two of the tires on the trailer had blown out. However, the other tires on the trailer were more than able to carry the weight. The trucker was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged bear one another's burdens, body of Christ, flat tire, Galatians 6:2, illustration, tire blown out
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Prefer Your Future
Adam Edelen thought that he would begin serving his second term as Kentucky’s state auditor this month. Instead, he is back in the private sector, beginning a new chapter of his life. He, and most other Democrats seeking election to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Adam Edelen, adversity, facing the future, illustration, perseverance, Philippians 3:13-14, positive attitude
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Truly Thankful
Sylvester Stallone was named best supporting actor for his role in Creed at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Sly became so emotionally overwhelmed by the standing ovation he received that he forgot to thank a couple of people who … Continue reading
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