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Salt and Light
Remember the old saltshaker prank? Someone would loosen the top of a salt shaker in a restaurant. The next customer would unsuspectingly try to put a little salt on their food and end up dumping the entire contents of the … Continue reading
Becoming a V.I.P. in Your Church
An arrogant tourist stopped at a country store in a rural area and sarcastically asked an old gentleman sitting on the porch, “Have any famous people ever been born here?” “Nope,” came the reply. “Only babies.” For the most part, … Continue reading
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Tagged influence, purpose, sermon idea, vision
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Making a Difference
A friend of mine had a co-worker named “Jerry”. I met Jerry a couple of times. He was a personable fellow. Jerry spent a lot of time wandering around the office with a cup of coffee in his hands, chatting … Continue reading
Becoming a V.I.P. in Your Church
An arrogant tourist stopped at a country store in a rural area and sarcastically asked an old gentleman sitting on the porch, “Have any famous people ever been born here?” “Nope,” came the reply. “Only babies.” For the most part, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged influence, purpose, salt and light, sermon idea, vision
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Guardrails
The highway department recently put in a much-needed guardrail along a stretch of road near our house. My wife asked me if I had noticed it. I had not, even though I had driven by there a couple of times … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged Acts 20:7, God's protection, Guardrails, Holy Spirit, illustration, influence, Scriptures
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When I Am Old
Old age slowly creeps up on some people. For others, it happens quite suddenly. One day they wake up and can’t believe what they see in the mirror! Growing older is inevitable for those who manage to remain alive. It … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged Acts 1:8, aging, influence, old age, presence of God, Psalm 71
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Mannequin Challenge
The latest craze to go viral is the “Mannequin Challenge”. This is where people assume a pose and hold it, much like a mannequin in a store window. Often it becomes a group endeavor. Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes have … Continue reading
The Influence of Wayne Smith
Wayne Smith passed away last week, and his funeral service will be tomorrow at Southland Christian Church, the congregation that he loved so dearly and served so faithfully for so many years. Wayne was known for his wit and humor, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged compassion, encourager, honor, illustration, influence, respect, Romans 13:7, Southland Christian Church, Wayne Smith
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A Father’s Influence
Mike Piazza was recently voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The former New York Mets catcher credits his father for getting him to the major leagues by forcing him to get into a batting cage every day. His father … Continue reading
Bad Company
The newspaper ad read: Free puppies to a good home. 1/2 Cocker Spaniel. Other 1/2 sneaky neighbor’s dog. A lot of harm can come from a bad influence in your life. It pays to be careful about the company you … Continue reading
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