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Rewarding
Our church recently provided lunch for a family on the day of the funeral service for a loved one. These meals are a much-appreciated way of showing love to those who are hurting. Glancing around the room, I noticed all … Continue reading
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Tagged act of kindness, church, funeral meals, illustration, Jesus, little deeds, Mark 9:41, rewarding
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Unplugged
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”—Mark 1:35. Even Jesus needed to get away from the hectic activities of everyday life … Continue reading
The Look of Love (Part 2)
Mark 10:21 says, “Jesus looked at him and loved him…” This is referring to Jesus’ interaction with a young man who came to him for advice, but was about to walk away from him. Something in his face reflected the … Continue reading
The Look of Love
A rich young man once came to Jesus and asked how he could attain eternal life. Jesus knew that the young man’s attitude toward his wealth was keeping him from having a relationship with God. Jesus was about to tell … Continue reading
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Tagged eternal life, God, illustration, Jesus, Jesus loved him, look of love, Mark 10:21, rich young man, sins, wealth
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Helmet of Salvation
Police say that a motorcyclist participating in a protest ride was killed Saturday, July 2 in Onondaga, New York. Philip Conto, 55, of Parish, New York, was driving a 1983 Harley-Davidson with a group of bikers who were protesting helmet … Continue reading
Getting Past the Comma
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.”—Psalm 67:1-2. Many Christians are content to stay in verse one of … Continue reading
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Tagged blessing, God's blessing, Great Commission, illustration, Jesus, nations, Psalm 67:1-2, salvation
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Don’t Drift Away
Arron Chambers recently spoke at “Summer in the Son”, a conference for teenagers at Kentucky Christian University. He mentioned a relative of his who had suffered from Alzheimers disease. It was sad to see her slowly slip away as she … Continue reading
Freedom in Christ
We are blessed to be able to live in freedom in the United States of America. Sometimes we need to be reminded of the price of freedom. Many brave people gave the ultimate sacrifice to gain and preserve our freedom. … Continue reading
The Tie That Binds
Jim Burgen was one of the main speakers at “Summer in the Son”, a teen convention at Kentucky Christian University. Jim pointed out that a set of railroad tracks can illustrate our relationship with God. The rails must stay the … Continue reading
Won’t Make It Any Other Way
James Taylor In his classic song “Fire and Rain”, James Taylor sings: “Won’t you look down upon me, Jesus. You gotta help me make a stand. You’ve just got to see me through another day. My body’s achin’ and my … Continue reading
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Tagged Fire and Rain, illustration, James Taylor, Jesus, John 14:6, the life, the truth, the way
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