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Greatness
Winston Churchill said, “The price of greatness is responsibility.” He may have been thinking about his own experience when he uttered this quote, but Churchill touched on one of the basic teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ disciples had been arguing … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged Churchill quotes, greatness, humility, Mark 9:33-35, pride, responsibility, Service, Winston Churchill
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Worshiping and Serving the Lord
One of the most awesome events recorded in Scripture is the incredible encounter that Isaiah had with God in Isaiah 6. Here we read about how God commissioned this prophet and called him into his service. As we look at … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged atonement, baptism, holiness, Isaiah 6, presence of God, responsibility, serving God, worship
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Reliable
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been disappointed by the fact that many of those who expressed a liking for his ideas did not bother to show up and vote for him. Many people have been attracted to Bernie’s socialist agenda … Continue reading
Quite a Responsibility!
A mother decided that it was time to talk to her young son about receiving Christ. “Son”, she asked quietly, “would you like to have Jesus living inside you?” The boy thought for a moment and then replied, “No. I … Continue reading
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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Choices, Good and Bad
Cynthia Nixon Actress Cynthia Nixon has caused quite a stir in the homosexual community by saying that she made a conscious choice to be a homosexual. Nixon has been in a relationship with a woman for eight years. Before that, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged abortion, Choice, choice to be homosexual, Cynthia Nixon, immoral behavior, Joshua 24:15, responsibility
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Until Proven Guilty
Suh Ndamukong Suh, the 307-pound star defensive lineman of the Detroit Lions, has been suspended by the NFL for two games for unsportsmanlike conduct. In a game last Thursday, Suh pounded the head of an opponent into the turf a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged 1 John 1:8-9, confession, Detroit Lions, illustration, Ndamukong Suh, responsibility, sin
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Payment Due
Yesterday I drove past a mailbox that was designated for receiving bills. The resident had cleverly put the mailbox on a pole that was about 20 feet tall. The prankster is trying to convey the idea that if the mail … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged bills, debt, illustration, Jesus' sacrificial death, payment due, responsibility, sinner, wages of sin
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