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Fulfilling Our Purpose
Once a month I sing and play guitar for a local group of senior citizens. I sing mostly pop, folk and country songs from years gone by. There is usually a lot of audience participation on “Take Me Home Country … Continue reading
He’s Still Got It!
Jack Nicklaus participated in the par 3 contest at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, yesterday. The 75-year-old, who is considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time, showed that he still has what it takes. Nicklaus pleased … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged illustration, Jack Nicklaus, Jacob, Masters par 3 contest, senior citizens, serving the Lord, worship
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Aware of the Moment
James Hahn was victorious in the Northern Trust Open this past Sunday. He won the tournament with a thrilling 25-foot birdie putt on the third playoff hole. It was Hahn’s first PGA Tour win. I noticed something interesting on one … Continue reading
This Just In!
People of a certain age remember where they were when they first heard that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. David Lodge was in a theater watching a comical play. In one scene, a character was demonstrating his nonchalance by … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged assassination, David Lodge, illustration, President Kennedy, Psalm 46:10, worship
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Take It!
Tony Campolo writes about a particularly memorable worship service he attended long ago: Sitting with my parents at a communion service when I was very young, perhaps six or seven years old, I became aware of a young woman in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations
Tagged 1 Corinthians 11:27, forgiveness, grace, illustration, sin, Tony Campolo, unworthy, worship
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Still Going Strong!
It is a great achievement in golf to be able to shoot your age. Few people ever accomplish this feat, but Sid Beckwith, of Clermont Florida, has done it over 1,000 times. He first shot his age when he was … Continue reading
Resolutions
If you haven’t made your New Year’s resolutions for 2015 yet, you really have waited until the last minute! Many people make resolutions every year, promising themselves to do better in at least one area of their life. Most resolutions … Continue reading
Worshiping in Difficult Times
Job was experiencing the worst day of his life. Not only had he suddenly lost all of the livestock that had made him a wealthy man, he had just been informed that all of his children had suddenly died. One … Continue reading
Presence of Greatness
Mark Scott wrote the following in The Lookout: “The state where I live has a wonderful state convention. Some years ago at this convention I was greeting people before the evening session. As I was preparing to take my seat, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Prayer
Tagged Ecclesiastes 5:1, illustration, John Ashcroft, Mark Scott, presence of God, worship
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What Are You Chasing?
I recently attended a Christian men’s meeting where the preacher delivered a powerful sermon on giving God the honor and respect that is due him. Moments after the message concluded, a young boy, perhaps 12 or 13 years old, came … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:11, boy holding a toad, illustration, priorities, pursuing God, toad, worship
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