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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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Ready to Serve
At the age of 19, Kenneth Smith was a proud member of the Army Air Forces. He became a B-24 pilot and served in WWII. Smith was shot down and held captive for five-and-a-half months at a prisoner of war … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged Alzheimers, attacks of 9-11, illustration, military service, patriotism, Service
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Humble Service
Years ago someone visited the church in Plains, Georgia where President Jimmy Carter is a member. The visitor noticed that the church had some sign-up sheets for members to volunteer for particular jobs that needed to be done in the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged give his life as a ransom, humility, illustration, Jimmy Carter, Service
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Willing to Sacrifice
The prayer offered up before the 2018 Army-Navy football game reminded us of a very important fact—that every player on the field was willing to die for every person watching the game. It was a very inspiring thought. This reminds … Continue reading
Doing the Dirty Work
Don McCullough writes in Waking from the American Dream: “During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. At the end of his presentation he asked them … Continue reading
Incremental Sacrifice
Fred Craddock once spoke to a group of ministers about an observation he had made about the subject of sacrifice. Here is what he said: “To give my life for Christ appears glorious. To pour myself out for others…to pay … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Uncategorized
Tagged Fred Craddock, giving, helping others, illustration, Romans 12:1, sacrifice, Service, stewardship, worship
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Youthful Contributor
I arrived late at a local high school softball game a few days ago. I got there just in time to see a young lady on the visiting team hit one out of the ball park. Then I noticed that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Sports
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:12, athletics, illustration, Service, setting an example, softball player, youth
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Mission in Mind
When Jesus was transfigured on a high mountain, Peter wanted to put up shelters for Jesus, Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:1-4). Some think that Peter wanted to prolong the experience. However, the reality was that Jesus and his disciples had … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged illustration, Jesus, Matthew 17:1-4, mission, Service, transfigured, worship
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Faithful Observance
My great-great grandmother prepared communion for her little country church for at least 47 years. When she could no longer perform this duty, my grandmother took over for her, and she carried on this family tradition for another 40 years. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged faith, God's family, illustration, Lord's Supper, Service, tradition
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Pleasant Places
Someone at church recently asked me for some information about church camp. I said, “I think I have that in my office.” My office, I thought as I went to retrieve the requested document. My office! Sometimes I still find … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged illustration, ministry, Psalm 16:6, satisfaction, Service
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