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Tag Archives: Jesus
Memorial Day Encouragement
The purpose of Memorial Day is to remember those who have passed on. We are especially mindful of those who gave their lives so that we can live in freedom. We also honor family and friends who have died, often … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, encourage, graves, honor, hope, illustration, Jesus, Lord, Memorial Day, remember
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The Real Thing?
A few years ago I had an early morning routine of walking to the nearby convenience store to get a cup of coffee and a newspaper to start my day. One morning, while it was still dark, I saw an … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 3:18, Coke, Coke machine, illustration, Jesus, likeness, reflect, the Lord's glory, the real thing
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Qualifying
Alex Lloyd Alex Lloyd finished fourth in the Indianapolis 500 last year, but he almost didn’t qualify for this year’s race. With just nine minutes left to qualify last Sunday, Lloyd had still not posted a good enough time to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged Alex Lloyd, Heaven, Hebrews 12:1-2, illustration, Indianapolis 500, Indy, Jesus, qualify, race
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Attitude
Charles Swindoll “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged attitude, Charles Swindoll, Choice, Chuck Swindoll, illustration, Jesus, joy, Philippians 2:5
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Grace and Truth
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”—John 1:14. The story is told about a lady … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged example, grace, illustration, Jesus, John 1:14, truth
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He Laid His Life on the Line
SEAL Team Six had prepared for many scenarios as they trained for the raid that ended in the death of Osama bin Laden. One concern they had was that they might have to deal with suicide bombers who were ready … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Current Events
Tagged bravery, cross, good shepherd, illustration, Jesus, John 10:11, life on the line, Osama bin Laden, raid, SEALs, suicide bomber
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It’s Possible to Change
Ron Artest Last Tuesday, Ron Artest was named the best citizen in the NBA. Artest, who just a few years ago was one of the main participants in the most notorious brawl in NBA history, was awarded the J. Walter … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, award, change, citizen, illustration, Jesus, kingdom of God, NBA, Ron Artest
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True Worship
“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”—John 4:23. You would think that it would be an … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Father, illustration, Jesus, John 4:23, Matt Redman, The Heart of Worship, worship
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Not Forgotten
Someone wrote a drama about what might have happened to the family of Jesus after he died, was resurrected and ascended back into heaven. In this story, one of Jesus’ brothers got married, and he and his wife had a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged communion, illustration, Jesus, Luke 22:19, remember
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Accepting God’s Purpose
It was a common sight in Christianity. Yesterday evening a family gathered together to celebrate as a young lady was baptized into Christ. It was a joyful occasion for everyone as she made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged baptism, believe, Bible, Christian, illustration, Jesus, Luke 7:30, Mark 16:15-16, purpose
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