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Helpless
We recently had some overgrown trees and shrubs removed from around our house. After one tree was cut down, we noticed that it had contained a nest with 3 baby birds. The babies seemed to have survived the fall, but … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged baby birds, bird nest, falling out of the nest, helpless, illustration, Jesus, Romans 5:6, salvation
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Best Way to Remember
In one of our recent worship services, our church passed out nails to everyone in attendance. These nails, while probably smaller than the ones used to crucify Jesus, were shaped much like the ones the Roman soldiers may have used … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged cross, crucify Jesus, illustration, Jesus, Jesus died to pay for our sins, Luke 22:19, remember, reminder, worship
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Non-Productive
A few years ago, we planted a couple of hydrangea plants behind our house. These plants did pretty well, producing beautiful flowers that we enjoyed for much of the year. However, the hydrangeas didn’t fare too well in the harsh … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Ephesians 2:8-10, faith, fruitful life, grace, illustration, Jesus, Luke 13, productivity, works
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Something to Celebrate
April 20th is observed by many pot smokers as a day to celebrate the use of marijuana. This once underground celebration has become more open in the wake of a wider acceptance of marijuana use. This past Sunday, tens of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Culture, Current Events
Tagged April 20, celebration, Easter, illustration, Jesus, marijuana, pot smokers holiday, resurrection
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Eager Desire
With great anticipation, Jesus looked forward to sharing the Passover meal with his disciples before he went to the cross to die for the sins of mankind. “And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover … Continue reading
Giving Them New Life
Jesus approached the tomb where they had laid his good friend Lazarus. First, he wept. Then he ordered that the stone be removed from the entrance to the tomb. After that, Jesus prayed that those present would put their faith in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged illustration, Jesus, John 11:43-44, Lazarus, leaving a sinful life, raised from the dead, resurrection
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Give the Bible a Shot
Rickey Wagoner, a Dayton bus driver, told Dayton police that he was standing outside his bus early Monday morning when he was shot 3 times. Fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening. This may be due in part to the fact … Continue reading
Observation Deck
When my wife and I go on a cruise, we like to spend a lot of time on the deck of the ship. We find a couple of chairs where we can read and relax. Occasionally, we will observe some … Continue reading
The Look of Love
Mark 10:17-22 records an interesting encounter Jesus had with a rich young man. The man wanted to know what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus told him to keep God’s commandments. When he responded that he had done … Continue reading
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