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Tag Archives: sacrifice
The Way of the Cross
Mark 8:27-38 tells us about the way of the cross. Jesus asked his disciples who people were saying he was. They answered that people thought he was one of the prophets who had come back to life. Then Jesus asked … Continue reading
Protection
The above picture tells a powerful story. The eagle’s love and devotion for its young is sacrificial. It is willing to go to great lengths to ensure the safety and well-being of its young. Such a display of love is … Continue reading
Denying Ourselves
One of the most difficult of Jesus’ teachings is that his followers must practice self-denial. This goes completely against our human nature. We tend to be quite selfish from a very young age. One of a toddler’s very first words … Continue reading
The Blessings of Generosity
Rita Price wrote the following in a 1995 issue of the Columbus Dispatch: Katie Fisher, 17, pulled her unruly lamb into the arena of the Madison County Junior Livestock Sale last July. With luck the lamb would fetch some spending … Continue reading
Giving Your Body
Ron Hunt played major league baseball in the 1960s and ’70s. Hunt was a pretty good hitter, twice batting over .300 for a season. But he was best known for getting on base by allowing himself to be hit by … Continue reading
The Gospel in Philippians
The letter that the apostle Paul wrote to the church at Philippi was all about the gospel, the good news about the salvation that is available through the crucified and resurrected Jesus. If God would send a letter to your … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations
Tagged evangelism, gospel, humility, missions, Philippians, sacrifice, sermon idea, unity
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What a Friend We Have in Jesus!
Before he went to the cross to pay for sins of all humanity, Jesus spent considerable time preparing his disciples for his departure. Chapters 14-17 of John’s gospel record a lot of Jesus’ words as he gets his followers ready … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged 1 John 3:16, friends with Jesus, Friendship, John 15, love, obedience, sacrifice
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Cheering
A huge crowd lined the streets, enthusiastically cheering the marching soldiers in uniform who were about to ship out overseas. A young recruit, who had watched the crowd for some time, turned to the veteran next to him and asked, … Continue reading
No Greater Love
Today is Veterans Day, and citizens of the United States will spend time reflecting on the sacrifices made by many men and women over the years; sacrifices that served to gain and maintain the freedoms we enjoy in our great … Continue reading
Willing Sacrifice
I heard a great quote about the participants in the annual Army/Navy football game. This statement was made by John Trainor, a police captain in New Jersey, and the father of Cadet running back John Trainor. He said, “It’s the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged Army/Navy game, bravery, illustration, Romans 5:6-8, sacrifice
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