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Reconfigured Life
Baseball’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose has been banned from the game since 1989 for betting on baseball. Major League Baseball takes the integrity of the game very seriously, therefore betting on the game is strictly forbidden. Rose applied for … Continue reading
Being There
Today, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad became the longest-serving governor in the history of the United States. He has been governor for nearly 21 years. One of the biggest reasons for Gov. Branstad’s longevity is that he spends a lot of … Continue reading
From the Cradle to the Cross
Among the gifts that the Magi brought to little Jesus was myrrh, which was used as a perfume in the ancient world (Matthew 2:11). This would seem to be a strange gift to give to a small child. However, they … Continue reading
I Love a Parade!
Several teenagers in our church participate in the high school marching band. They had a busy weekend recently, as the band participated in three Christmas parades in a 24-hour period. One girl was tired and sore from carrying a bass drum … Continue reading
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Tagged busyness, Christmas season, Colossians 1:29, illustration, marching band, parade, working for the Lord
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Marked
Ezekiel prophesied during a time of spiritual decline. In a vision God gave to him, a man was told to “…Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament over … Continue reading
Excellence in Giving
Those of us who claim to follow Jesus should strive for excellence in all that we do. This includes the matter of giving to the work of the Lord. An elderly lady once passed out in church, hitting her head … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged 2 Corinthians 8 & 9, devoted to the Lord, excel, excellence, giving, illustration, stewardship
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Senior Success Stories
A friend of mine just told me about her remarkable father. At the age of 93, he still drives and takes care of himself. This hunting season he harvested 12 squirrels, 2 turkeys and a deer. Did I mention that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged baptism, crown of life, faith, faithful until death, illustration, perseverance, Revelation 2:10, senior citizens
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Powerful Witness
We Christians have been given the job of being witnesses for Jesus in this world. Jesus says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all … Continue reading
What It’s All About
Once a month I play guitar and sing for a senior citizens group. I sing some pop and country music. Some of the songs I sing are so old that the seniors sing along with me. They seem to enjoy … Continue reading
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Tagged illustration, Psalms, senior citizens, singing praise to the Lord, worship
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