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Real Relationship
Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o is apparently the victim of a cruel hoax. He was led to believe that he had a girlfriend, Lennay Kekua. He had seen pictures of a woman whom he believed he had spoken with … Continue reading
Helpless
In 1987, an 18-month-old toddler named Jessica fell into a well in Texas and was stuck 22 feet below the surface of the ground. While rescuers labored around the clock to save her, the nation prayed for “Baby Jessica”. After … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Baby Jessica, Christ died for us, grace, illustration, Jesus, rescue, Romans 5:6, salvation
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Loving Sacrifice
3-year-old Ben Pratt received an early Christmas present last year when the nurse who had cared for him since he was born gave him one of her kidneys. Beth Warren was Ben’s primary nurse while he was at Kentucky Children’s … Continue reading
Amazing Offer
A man once led an attempt to overthrow the king of his country. He was thwarted, captured and sentenced to death. He and his family were brought before the king. The king asked what he would give for his children’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged forgiveness, Hebrews 12:2, illustration, pardon, sacrificial love, salvation
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Drama in the Subway
Ki-Suck Han died shortly after being pushed onto the tracks of a New York City subway Monday. Han tried unsuccessfully to make it to safety before being hit by a train. A photographer took a picture of Han standing before … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Uncategorized
Tagged evangelism, illustration, Jude 22-23, New York Post, salvation, subway death, subway photo
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Missing the Boat
Don Clark recalls the time he and some buddies were returning to their ship after a leave in France during the last few days of World War II. They missed the transport boat that was to take them back to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged accepting Christ, Hebrews 4:7, illustration, repentance, salvation, second chances, turning to God
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Celebrate Good Times
The Atlanta Braves joyfully celebrated after clinching a spot in the playoffs on Tuesday night. Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said afterwards that he had no problem with the Braves celebration. “Everybody should celebrate everything they do in life”, … Continue reading
Not Sunk Yet
Everyone knows that a cork will float on top of the water. Even if it is pressed down beneath the surface—10, 50, or even 100 feet—it will pop back up to the surface again. However, I have read that once … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged cork, evangelism, Hebrews 6:4-6, illustration, repentance, salvation, sin
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Signs of Life
You have probably heard the old story about a boy who was walking along the beach, tossing stranded starfish back into the water. Someone tried to discourage the boy from his efforts, pointing out that there were too many dying … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged evangelism, illustration, perseverance, salvation, starfish, witnessing
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One Giant Leap for Mankind
Astronaut Neil Armstrong died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the age of 82. He will always be remembered as the first human being to set foot on the moon. The first words he uttered after that historic moment are … Continue reading
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