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Tag Archives: maturity
Hang In There!
A few days ago I noticed a small spider on our back porch. He was hanging from a single strand, about eye level, a couple of feet outside our back door. I kept an eye on the spider and noticed … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged hanging in there, illustration, James 1:4, maturity, perseverance, spider, spider web, spiritual growth
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Forever Young
It’s hard to believe, but Dennis the Menace celebrated his 65th birthday yesterday. The mischievous Dennis has been amusing people around the world for a long, long time. There is never a dull moment for Dennis’ parents and the exasperated … Continue reading
The Purpose of Tough Times
A man once found a cocoon of an emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn’t seem to force its body past a … Continue reading
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Tagged cocoon, illustration, James 1:2-4, maturity, moth, perseverance, struggles, trials
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Roles
When we watch old movies and shows on television, my wife and I enjoy discovering actors and actresses who were once relatively unknown but have since made a name for themselves. “Hey! Isn’t that so-and-so from such-and-such?” “I think you’re … Continue reading
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Tagged illustration, Jeremiah 29:11, maturity, movie stars, roles we play, spiritual growth, television actors
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Self-Centered
Someone once pointed out that we spend the first couple of years of a baby’s life making that tiny human think that he or she is the most important thing in the universe, and then we spend the next 20 … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged humility, illustration, Jesus, loving God and people, maturity, Philippians 2:3-4, putting others first, selfishness
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My, How She’s Grown!
I first laid eyes on my niece, Hannah 18 years and 2 days ago, the day she was born. When I first saw her, she was a roly-poly 10 pound bundle of joy. She didn’t seem to be too happy. … Continue reading
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Tagged Hannah Rice, illustration, Jesus, Luke 2:52, Mason County Graduation, maturity, spiritual growth
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Making Progress
My 3-year-old friend Grant was showing me his golf swing the other day. He told me that he had been practicing a lot with his plastic club and ball. I asked him if he was getting any better, and he … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged faith, following Jesus, golf, humor, illustration, maturity, progress, spiritual growth
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Giving It Your Best Shot
My 14-month-old friend Brenner recently came over for a play date. At one point, Brenner picked up my basketball and marched resolutely to the 10 foot high goal that is nailed to the side of the barn behind our house. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged basketball, illustration, maturity, spiritual growth, toddler
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