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Frozen by Fear
Two farmers were talking one hot July day. One of them asked the other, “How is your cotton doing this year?” “I didn’t plant any,” came the answer. “I was afraid of the boll weevil.” “Well, how is your corn?” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged fear, illustration, laziness, Matthew 25, parable of the talents, taking risks
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In Good Working Order
My wife owns and operates a tax preparation business, specializing in ministers’ taxes. She has clients all over the country and a few overseas. While she works all year round, her busy season is from early February to mid-April. Every … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged 2 Thessalonians 3:7, illustration, laziness, ministers' taxes, printer, serving the Lord
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Define Wicked
When you hear the word “wicked”, what do you think of? We might think of terrorism, sexual immorality, murder, stealing, lying, child abuse, etc. There are many actions that most Christians have no problem calling “wicked”. However, Jesus seems to … Continue reading
Held Accountable
In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus tells a parable about three servants who were entrusted with a sum of money to be invested for him. After a period of time, the master held the servants accountable for their actions. The first two … Continue reading
Really Lazy
An old farmer who was not known for his strong work ethic had an interesting approach to life. When lightning struck an old shed and it burned to the ground, he reasoned that this had saved him the trouble of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged diligence, hard work, illustration, laziness, lazy farmer, Proverbs 10:4, work ethic
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On the Move
A recent Garfield cartoon had the ever optimistic Jon proclaiming, “Nothing can stop me!” To which the lethargic Garfield replied, “Nothing can start me!” This seems to describe two different types of church members you find in most congregations. On … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged Colossians 1:29, energetic, Garfield, illustration, laziness, motivated, serving the Lord, sluggard
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Needing Some Exercise
The newspaper ad read: Nordic Track for sale. $300. Hardly used. Ask for Chubbie. You have to appreciate the truthfulness of that advertisement. If we don’t get the proper exercise, we tend to get out of shape. The Bible talks … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership, Sports
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:8, exercise, illustration, laziness, out of shape, sloth, spiritual growth, truth in advertising
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Just Sitting There
In a nearby town, an abandoned car sits in the parking lot of a convenience store at the corner of a busy intersection. Every day, cars pass by, on their way to various destinations, their drivers with urgent matters to … Continue reading
Apparent Activity
Someone told me a few days ago that they heard that I was running for exercise. This confused me, since I haven’t really run for years. Then I remembered that I had indeed jogged for a few yards while out … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged illustration, laziness, reputation, Revelation 3:1-2, serving God, serving your fellow man
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Lazy
Some people have elevated laziness to an art form. I heard about a fellow who designed a straw that was so long that he didn’t even have to lift his glass; he could leave it sitting on the coffee table … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Hebrews 6:12, illustration, laziness, Proverbs 10:4, spiritual fervor
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