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Priorities
A couple of weeks ago I was on the campus of our local high school for an event that was open to the public. Before the program started, a student asked me enthusiastically, “Are you ready for tomorrow?” Seeing the … Continue reading
Self-Denial
Psalm 132:1 is an interesting verse—“Lord, remember David and all his self-denial.” The text goes on to recount how David put the Lord’s concerns above his own. Self-denial is a challenging concept. We are familiar with the teaching of Jesus … Continue reading
Stressed
Research shows that whales that have been caught in fishing nets experience a great amount of stress. Bayla, a young female whale, showed stress levels eight times higher than normal after she was found entangled in synthetic fishing ropes in … Continue reading
Other Interests
Brad Dickson, a sportswriter for the Omaha World-Herald, took note of the fact that the Army football team has a junior wide receiver named Edgar Allan Poe. Dickson said, “If he’s the only Edgar Allan Poe you’ve heard of, you … Continue reading
What Are You Chasing?
I recently attended a Christian men’s meeting where the preacher delivered a powerful sermon on giving God the honor and respect that is due him. Moments after the message concluded, a young boy, perhaps 12 or 13 years old, came … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:11, boy holding a toad, illustration, priorities, pursuing God, toad, worship
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First Things First
I just read that Chick-fil-A has surpassed KFC in sales in the United States. The Colonel has been relegated to second place in spite of the fact that Chick-fil-A has fewer restaurants than KFC. In addition to this, all Chick-fil-A … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged Chick-Fil-A, Christian businesses, illustration, KFC, Matthew 6:33, priorities, putting God first
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Main Thing
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”—Stephen Covey. Many self-help gurus continually emphasize the need to prioritize. They remind us that we shouldn’t spend too much time on trivial matters and that we must avoid … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged illustration, main thing, Matthew 6:33, priorities, putting God first, Stephen Covey
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Lasting Value
Coach Billy Donovan led the University of Florida to NCAA championships in basketball in 2006 and 2007. Here is what he had to say recently about the quest for titles—“Your whole entire life, you’re chasing this trophy, this crystal ball. … Continue reading
The Main Event
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”—Stephen Covey. Sometimes we struggle to maintain our priorities. Programs and ministries within the church are begun with the right motives, but often take on a life of their … Continue reading
