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Being Content
While chained up in a prison cell, the apostle Paul wrote these words—“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any … Continue reading
Help for the Weary
Bruce Larson tells about the time he almost drowned in the Gulf of Mexico. He was swimming far from shore and a storm came up. The sky grew dark, the wind picked up, there was thunder and lightning and the … Continue reading
Calm in the Storm
Ron Mehl shares a story about a woman who was once caught in a frightening storm as she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. This lady kept all the little children on board from panicking by telling Bible stories. After finally … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged calm in the storm, faith, Heaven, illustration, peace, peace of God, Philippians 4:7, Ron Mehl, trusting God
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Radical Mistrust
We all know people who fear going to the doctor, but a 63-year-old London man took that to an extreme in 1994. He knew that he needed bladder surgery, but he could not overcome his fear of doctors and hospitals. … Continue reading
Patience of Job
I have always heard of the “patience of Job”, but I never thought of Job as being a patient man. After his troubles come upon him, he is constantly demanding an audience with God. He wants some explanations for why … Continue reading
Who Protects You?
In October 1993, police sharpshooters in Rochester, New York, surrounded a car. In the backseat of the car was a man with a rifle. The police attempted to negotiate with the man. No answer. The officers watched and waited. No … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged car jackings, faith, illustration, mannequin passenger, police standoff, Psalm 20:7, trusting God
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Take the Plunge
I heard about a preacher who had agreed to baptize someone who wanted to become a Christian. When the man arrived at the location where he was to be baptized, the preacher was surprised to see him wearing a complete … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:7, baptism, commitment, faith, illustration, joke, trusting God
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Perfect Timing
I recently stayed at a motel that offers free breakfast. You never know exactly what that means, since the definition of “breakfast” differs from one motel to the next. I was pleased to find a nice selection of tasty options. … Continue reading
In All Things
I heard about a Bible college professor who was driving with his wife when their car was involved in a serious accident. When the professor regained consciousness, he was still at the scene of the accident. He saw rescue workers … Continue reading
Not in Control
I own a universal remote control, but it doesn’t work. I’ve been pushing buttons all day and I haven’t been able to control the universe at all! Sometimes we are able to “change the channel” in our lives. We can … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, circumstances, control, endure, eternal, illustration, temporary, troubles, trusting God
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