Warnings
Illustrations, electrical equipment, reminder, scary, WarningA trade school in Great Britain came up with an eye-catching warning sign to post in factories. On a piece of electrical equipment, they posted a truly scary sign: “Danger: Do Not Touch. Not only will this kill you, it will hurt...
Security in Christ
Illustrations, Security in ChristIn the August 1 edition of his Turning Point daily devotional, David Jeremiah says, “Sitting halfway up a huge cliff in Slovenia is the largest cave home in the world — the Predjama Castle. Much of the building rests outside a huge c...
Sinful Nature
Illustrations, humor, nature, parenting, sinAfter getting in trouble, 4-year-old Reed apologized and explained, “Daddy, I accidently forgot to be good.” Don’t we all! Mature Living, October 2013, p.36...
Prayer
Illustrations, field, humor, Mission, poodle, PrayerPastor Danny Hedgepeth visited the home of a young couple who had come to his church. He was just becoming acquainted with them when he learned that they were preparing to leave for seminary in one month. Moved with emotion about t...
Perspective
Illustrations, humor, insignificance, perspective, significanceWhile looking at the sky late at night, Jan commented to her husband, “Looking up at all those stars makes me realize how insignificant you are.” SaturdayEveningPost.com, 2018...
Worry
Illustrations, Boom, Corrie, holocaust, panic, ten, WorryCorrie ten Boom (1892-1983) had her faith refined like few have as she suffered through the Holocaust in Ravensbruck concentration camp. She lost her father and sister Betsie, but survived to serve as a powerful testimony of God’s...
Prayer
Illustrations, Car, Church, convenience, Prayer, WorshipFor the National Day of Prayer on May 4, 2023, the Radiant Foundation released the results of a national survey citing that more Americans report praying in their car (61%) than in a place of worship (46%). Cars can be a unique place...
Perseverance
Illustrations, denzel, perserverance, persevere, Washington, workIn his commencement address to the University of Pennsylvania graduates on May 16, 2011, Denzel Washington famously said: “You hang around the barbershop long enough, sooner or later, you’re going to get a haircut.” Patiently and...
Knowledge
Illustrations, Application, apply, forget, information, readingPatrick Lencioni is a world-class consultant for leaders. His books occupy countless bookshelves and offer insights for greater effectiveness. He’s always producing new material, but his favorite quote is telling: “People need ...