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Tag Archives: illustration
Lesson in Patience
A young woman’s car stalled at a stoplight. She tried to get it started, but nothing would happen. The light turned green, and there she sat, angry and embarrassed, holding up traffic. The car behind her could have gone around, … Continue reading
Building with the Word
My wife and I are building a house out in the country. The roof is shingled, the windows and doors are in and the siding is now going up on the outside walls. It is now starting to look like the … Continue reading
Didn’t Earn It
“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out, and your dog would go in.”—Mark Twain. Heaven is not earned. Most of the world’s religions say that you get to go to heaven because of your … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Ephesians 2:8, faith, grace, Heaven, illustration, Jesus Christ, Mark Twain, salvation
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Musically Inclined
Last weekend I attended the Koh-Koh-Mah & Foster Living History Encampment near Kokomo, Indiana. This celebration reenacts the period of what we call the French & Indian War. Music is a big part of the weekend. A fife and drum corps … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Bible, Colossians 3:16, French & Indian War, illustration, Koh-Koh-Mah, Kokomo, music, reenactment, worship
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Comparisons
In his book, The Winning Attitude, John Maxwell tells the following story. Two cows were grazing in a pasture when they saw a milk truck pass by. On the side of the truck were the words, “Pasteurized, homogenized, standardized, Vitamin … Continue reading
Avid Fisherman
I heard about a man who was such an enthusiastic fisherman that every time he posed for a family photo, he automatically held out his hand, as if he were displaying a fish that he had just caught! Jesus calls … Continue reading
In His Presence
The Kansas City Star reported this incident a few years ago. A woman entered an ice cream store in Kansas City to purchase an ice cream cone. After making her selection, she turned and found herself face-to-face with Paul Newman, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged ice cream cone, ice cream shop, illustration, Paul Newman, presence of God, The Kansas City Star, worship
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In God We Trust
Perhaps more than ever, men and women who serve as police officers work in a high-risk occupation. We should appreciate these public servants and pray for them often. It is understandable that many people in law enforcement would turn to a … Continue reading
Ups and Downs
Chicago Cubs rookie Kris Bryant had an interesting game on Wednesday, September 3rd. Bryant hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning that tied the game against the Cincinnati Reds. The very next inning, Bryant made an error with … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, following Jesus, illustration, Kris Bryant, ups and downs
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Pesky Tongue
I remember a conversation I once had with a teammate as we were getting dressed for basketball practice in elementary school. He said, “I’m going to make sure I keep my tongue straight this year.” I thought that he was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged basketball shoes, converse all-stars, cussing, Ephesians 4:29, illustration, sneakers, tongue, unwholesome talk
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