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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
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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
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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
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
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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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