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Some Things Never Change
This weekend I am attending the Koh-Koh-Mah & Foster Living History Encampment near Kokomo, Indiana. Founder Bob Auth has hosted this event for the past 11 years. The encampment features re-enactments, crafts, vendors and storytelling that depict life on the … Continue reading
Escaping the Flames
A wildfire that has been raging out of control in Texas destroyed 25 homes in an upscale subdivision. When residents of the Possum Kingdom Lake neighborhood were told to evacuate, they were quick to comply. However, flames blocked the road … Continue reading
The Value of Training
Navy SEAL instructors have a saying: “The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in war.” A few months ago, the Navy SEALs achieved one of their greatest accomplishments by killing the most wanted criminal on the planet—Osama … Continue reading
Up to Bat
At 4:00 this morning, my wife abruptly woke me up, shaking me and saying, “There’s something flying around in here!” Thinking she was having a bad dream, I immediately assured her, “No, there’s not!” It turned out she was right. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged bat in the house, Bible, darkness, deeds, evil, God, illustration, Jesus Christ, John 3:19-21, light, truth
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Need Some Help
You know the old saying: If you see a turtle on a fence post you know that he had some help getting there! Just as sure as a turtle cannot climb to the top of a fence post, we have … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged Ephesians 1:8-9, faith, God's help, grace, Heaven, illustration, Jesus Christ, saved, turtle on a fence post
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Gravy
The first time Karen ever took me to visit her parents was on Thanksgiving. We sat down for Thanksgiving dinner, prayed and started passing the food around. I dipped out a generous portion of mashed potatoes and scooped out a … Continue reading
Not a Fanatic
A supply preacher arrived early one Sunday at the town where he was preaching. He sat down at the local donut shop, opened up his Bible and started going over his sermon notes. A man sitting down the counter from … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged church, faith, illustration, Jesus Christ, Lord, Matthew 7:21, member
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The Name of the Lord (Part 2)
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.”—Exodus 20:7. Let’s go a little deeper today in trying to understand the importance of honoring the Lord’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Exodus 20:7, God, illustration, Jesus Christ, Lord, misuses his name, name, Ten Commandments
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The Name of the Lord
I overheard an informal prayer meeting taking place in the bleachers behind me at a high school ball game yesterday. I didn’t turn around to look, but it must have been a prayer meeting. I heard the name of God … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Exodus 20:7, God, illustration, Jesus Christ, Lord's name, Ten Commandments
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Whose Day?
By now you probably know that today is April Fools’ Day. If you are just being reminded of that fact, perhaps I have spared you from a prank that someone who supposedly loves you is preparing to spring on you. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged Acts 4:12, April Fools' Day, atheists, Bible, fool, God, illustration, Jesus Christ, Psalm 14:1
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