Tag Archives: serving the Lord

Nothing but the Best

Posted on July 9, 2020 by

My wife and I once spent a couple of nights at a motel that provided a complimentary breakfast. I remember that the lady who was in charge of the breakfast buffet was quite picky about the food that was served. … Continue reading →

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Important Job

Posted on June 18, 2019 by

Charlie Plumb was a U.S. Navy pilot during the Vietnam War. After flying 75 successful combat missions, Plumb’s plane was hit by an enemy missile, forcing him to eject and parachute into enemy territory. He spent 6 years as a … Continue reading →

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Career Choice

Posted on November 14, 2018 by

For years, my friend Paul Snoddy wanted to be a medical doctor. However, when he grew up Paul became a preacher, and he has had quite a successful career. Weighing in on this career choice, Paul’s son said, “Dad, just … Continue reading →

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Working Together

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

Two men were riding a bicycle built for two when they came to a hill that was very long and steep. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very difficult … Continue reading →

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Busy as a Bee

Posted on June 29, 2018 by

I just read that a typical bee hive can have 90,000 bees living in it. Just like people, bees have different jobs, with specialized roles to play. Some bees travel around collecting the nectar that eventually becomes honey. Other bees … Continue reading →

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Powerful!

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

This past offseason the New York Yankees acquired power hitter Giancarlo Stanton in a trade. Stanton led the major leagues last season when he blasted 59 home runs for the Florida Marlins. Stanton will beef up an already powerful Yankee … Continue reading →

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New Ways

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

I don’t put much stock in the predictions of Chinese fortune cookies, but I usually read mine to see what it says. At my most recent stop at a Chinese restaurant, my fortune cookie said, “You will be asked to … Continue reading →

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Questionable Gift

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Last year someone brought an unusual donation to a food bank in Wales. It was a can of soup. “What is so unusual about that?” you might ask. This particular can of soup was at least 46 years old! The price … Continue reading →

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On the Move

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

A recent Garfield cartoon had the ever optimistic Jon proclaiming, “Nothing can stop me!” To which the lethargic Garfield replied, “Nothing can start me!” This seems to describe two different types of church members you find in most congregations. On … Continue reading →

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Still Serving

Posted on August 28, 2015 by

Barbara Klassen had a great-uncle who lived to be 106 years old. He maintained such good health in his later years that he was able to chauffer some of his less able-bodied senior friends around town. On his 100th birthday, … Continue reading →

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