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No Translation Problem
The Los Angeles Times once printed a sampling of signs from around the world that attempted to convey a message in English. In a hotel elevator in Paris: “Please leave your values at the front desk.” In a hotel in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged illustration, Jesus, John 3:16, love of God, signs, translation
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Savior of All
Cecil B. De Mille’s picture, The King of Kings, filmed during the silent movie era, was seen by countless millions of people. De Mille was once asked why he did not reproduce the movie with sound and color. He replied, … Continue reading
Which J.C. Is Right?
I just read that former president Jimmy Carter said that he thinks that Jesus would be okay with “gay marriage”. This is the same Jimmy Carter who has for years defended abortion rights. So, if you’re keeping score on the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged abortion, gay marriage, homosexual behavior, Jesus, Jimmy Carter, moral issues, Scripture
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Scary Sermon
When Paul was being held for trial in Acts 24, he had an opportunity to speak to the governor, Felix. Verse 25 says, “As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Acts 24:25, illustration, Jesus, judgment, responsibility, righteousness, self-control, sermon
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Nothing Else Matters
Dr. E. Stanley Jones, a Christian, once spoke at a university in India. His topic was eternity. When Dr. Jones finished his speech and sat down, the president of the university, who was a Hindu, stood up and said, “If … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Acts 4:12, Dr. E. Stanley Jones, eternity, good news, gospel, Heaven, illustration, Jesus, salvation
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What Kind of Person?
Let’s say that, like many other people, you believe that there is a heaven and a hell. Let’s say that you understand that all people will spend eternity either in heaven or in hell. And let’s say that you believe … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Acts 1:8, evangelism, Heaven, Hell, illustration, Jesus, John 14:6, salvation, witnessing, you will be my witnesses
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Open Door
My friend Janis tells a story about how her daughter used to have to prop open the door to her room so that the air would circulate. No matter what she tried to use for a doorstop, the door would … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged cross, gate for the sheep, good shepherd, illustration, Jesus, John 10:9, salvation, saved
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Preventative Surgery
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy a few years ago in a pre-emptive move to avoid breast cancer. Recently, she has undergone more preventative surgery, having her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in hopes of reducing her risk of cancer. … Continue reading
Able to Serve
John 13 tells the well-known story of the time Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. Here Jesus taught his followers a lesson on the importance of humble service. How was Jesus able to get his mind off of his … Continue reading
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