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Deceitful Hearts
On February 13, 2013, a hospital employee found a telephone hidden in a locker room at Saint Joseph East hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. The phone was positioned in a locker in such a way as to record female employees as … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged deceit, human heart, illustration, Jeremiah 17:9, Marc Bajarin, poor defense, poor excuse, sin
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No Special Deals
Someone recently said that most people oppose abortion except for three types of circumstances: rape, incest and “my situation”. It’s true that we humans have an incredible ability to rationalize our behavior no matter how wrong our actions may be. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged abortion, cohabitation, confession, God, homosexual behavior, illustration, rationalizing, sin
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Cured
Scientists announced yesterday that a baby who was born with the AIDS virus has apparently been cured. The Mississippi child, who is now 2-and-a-half years old, has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection. Doctors … Continue reading
Fessing Up
Lance Armstrong finally admitted that he used performance enhancing drugs to help him become one of the most famous cycling champions of all time. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong, who had for years vehemently denied any wrong-doing, confessed … Continue reading
Sin that Entangles
Many years ago, as a doctor was preparing to go to a medical conference in a distant city, his wife sat down with him to have a serious talk. She said, “I know that you will face temptations while you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged faithfulness, Hebrews 12:1, illustration, joke, marriage, sin, temptation
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Unwanted Invaders
Asian carp were brought to the United States to eat algae in ponds and wastewater treatment plants, but these prolific fish have migrated up the Mississippi River and are causing quite a bit of concern. Besides threatening to squeeze … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Current Events
Tagged illustration, invasive fish, Jesus, jumping fish, Romans 6:6-7, silver carp, sin
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Clean Slate
Many people see the arrival of the New Year as an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and have a fresh start. It is a chance to put mistakes in the past and look forward to a future of making … 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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Dangerous Growth
A little over a year ago, a Colorado man sold baby alligators out of a trailer in southeast Missouri. Lots of people bought one or more of the cute little critters. They were only about the size of a pencil. … Continue reading
