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Tag Archives: salvation
Always on Duty
Firefighters Brad Polley and Paul Goodman, of Georgetown, Kentucky, were off-duty when they heard on their police scanners about a possible drowning near their homes. They each raced to the scene to find that 14-year-old Savannah Noe had been pulled … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Brad Polley, evangelism, Georgetown firefighters, illustration, Jude 22-23, Paul Goodman, salvation, Savannah Noe
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Up the Creek (Part 2)
Yesterday I wrote about forgetting to bring a paddle along for a canoe trip. I had to go back to the house and get the paddle before I could go anywhere on the water. Today I’ll tell you a little … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Acts 4:12, canoe, forgetful, illustration, life jacket, paddle, Peter walked on water, salvation
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Point of Entry
While on a family cruise in the Bahamas a few years ago, my wife was talking with a lady she had just met. As usual, the conversation turned to questions about where everyone was from. My wife said, “Well, I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged cruise ship, Heaven, illustration, Jesus, John 14:6, salvation, silly questions
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Rich Someday
A four-year-old boy rushed up to his grandfather and said, “Make a sound like a frog, Grandpa!” “What?!” the old man responded. “Make a sound like a frog!” “Now, why in the world would you want me to do that?” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged 1 Peter 1:3-5, Heaven, heavenly inheritance, illustration, joke, riches, salvation
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Not Half Bad
I saw a funny T-shirt in Cozumel today. It had a huge 333 at the top. Underneath that number it said: “I’m only half evil.” Most people think that they aren’t all that bad. They are better than most people … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged evil, good, Heaven, illustration, justification, redemption, Romans 3:23-24, salvation
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Can’t Be Found?
David Feherty, an analyst for the Golf Channel, described an errant shot by saying, “That ball is so far left, Lassie couldn’t find it if it was wrapped in bacon.” Only those who have played the game can … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Sports
Tagged golf, illustration, Jesus, Lassie, Luke 19:10, salvation
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Connections
Billionaire Warren Buffet was once a water boy in the NFL. It seems that Buffett’s sister, Doris, was dating Dudley DeGroot Jr., whose father was the coach of the Redskins. Buffett says that he made a pest of himself until, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Heaven, illustration, Jesus, Matthew 25:11-12, salvation, Warren Buffett
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In Agreement?
Don DeWelt once said, “Someday I’m going to write a book and call it Agree With Me or Go to Hell!” After pausing, he held up the Bible and said with a smile, “But then I realized that someone had … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Don DeWelt, God, Heaven, Hell, illustration, Jesus, John 14:6, salvation
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Taking Time to Listen
I had the honor of praying at a Memorial Day service today at the Veterans Park in our town. The service also included a brief, inspiring speech by our state representative and the playing of our national anthem. A group … Continue reading