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Don't You Just Love It?

Will justice ever be served?

We enjoy seeing justice happen on earth because it happens so infrequently here.

Getting Even

What happens when you try to

When we try to get even for a past slight, it will nearly always come back to haunt us!

True Love ... Obeys!

What does true love do?

While true love waits, true love also obeys. Whatever happened to obedience?

The Landlord or the Minister's Wife

Which of the two are you most like?

We need to be those that serve and not like those who tell others to serve.

Favorite Places

What is your favorite place to be?

Sometimes our favorite places are places, but the people who make those places special!

Ready to Go!

Don't you want to be ready when the time comes?

Don't you want to be ready to go when Jesus returns to take us home to glory?

The Strawberry

Why eat a strawberry when pursued by a cougar?

God is in control and our job is to make the most of the life we are given.

Do We Really Believe What He Said?

When does every nation begin next door?

Why is it so hard for us to reach out and share the Gospel with those nearby, much less with the whole world?

Who is Flying the Plane?

Who is your pilot?

If anyone controls our life but Jesus, then our life is headed for disaster.

The Push for Purple

When did soft-pedaling wrong answers become acceptable?

Sometimes we go overboard in trying not to correct, disappoint, or change someone.

Cure Alls

I thought Bactine fixed anything!

Sometimes in the heat of the moment, we address the wrong issue with the wrong cure.

Half a Foot

When can a horrible tragedy proved to be a time of rejoicing?

Some of life's worst tragedies become an occasion where God's mercy is shown.

Too Many Words

Fearful words for any preacher to hear!

We must guard against using too many words!

Chaotic Light

What's it like to be on the inside, not being able to look out?

This is the story of the blind man in John 9.

Pencils in an Age of Computers

What's your mode of communication?

While many changes are for the better, some things remain the same to our advantage and blessing.

R.S.V.P.

Have you accepted the Lord's invitation?

God has extended an invitation to you, have you accepted?

Me, A Doormat?

Come on, Jesus wouldn't want us to lay down our life like this, would he?

While we don't like the thought of being a doormat, the example of Jesus teaches us some things about our need to serve others.

Sandpaper

What are you going to do with those irritating people?

Some people are just irritating, so how are we going to treat them? Like God has treated us!

Handling Life's Storms

What happens when the strom won't let up?

The way we handle life's storms can be a powerful witness to those around us just like Stephen's life was.

New Fangled Night Light

What are you forgetting in the light of day?

Too many of our good intentions are never fulfilled because we forget them and leave our world in darkness.

The Power is On!

Are you living by candlelight rather than God's power and light?

An electrical outage doesn't last as long as folks thought and they learn a lesson about turning on the power.

No Responsibilities?

Is there ever a time we are not responsible for these things?

Even when we are away from our normal responsibilities, we are still responsible for these things!

Dealing with Stress

What is the key to surviving stress?

There are lots of sources of stress and impatience in our lives, but circumstances must not determine our attitude.

A Penny Saved is a Lesson Learned

How can an old penny teach a life lesson?

Children seem to learn better from their mistakes than we as adults do, especially when it comes to sinful things.

Ahead of My Time

When is running late being ahead of schedule?

Sometimes when we are running late, God gets our attention anyway and helps us make it to our destination on time.