Illustrations
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Higher Standard, Christian Life
Illustrations, Confession, life, Messy, Repentance, StandardMax Lucado tells the story of a man who had been a closet slob most of his life. He just couldn’t comprehend the logic of neatness. Why make up a bed if you’re going to sleep in it again tonight? Why put the lid on the toothpaste tube if...
Decisions, Choices
Illustrations, choices, College, Decisions, StudentDecisions get made for lots of different reasons. For example, one mom and her daughter went to visit a prestigious university. During the tour, the student guide pointed out the nationally ranked library and state-of-the-art science fac...
Obediance, Defiance
Illustrations, Defiance, Driving, Obediance, TruckRon just got a new sports car and was out for a drive when he cut off a truck driver. The trucker motioned for Ron to pull over. When he did, the driver got out of his truck and pulled a piece of chalk from his pocket. He drew a ci...
Resentment
Illustrations, Church, Church Member, Pew, Resentment“A lady took my seat in church a while back. It’s not that important really. She is a very nice lady, kind and considerate. A good friend, in fact. There were several other seats available. I can sit any place. The people in our cong...
Compliments, Timing
Illustrations, Church Member, Pastor, Posthumous, SermonsAfter a particularly inspiring worship service, a church member greeted the pastor. “Reverend, that was a wonderful sermon. You should have it published.” The pastor replied, “Actually, I’m planning to have...
Love in Action
Illustrations, action, Husband, love, WifeThe young woman was married and had two beautiful children, but one day as she was standing over the sink, washing dishes, she thought, “There must be more to life than this.” When her husband came home, he found a note she’d writt...
Leaders, Disciples
Illustrations, Application, College, Disciples, Followers, LeadersJennifer was a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, “Are you a leader?” Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, “No,” and returned the a...
Discipline, Dedication, Habits
Illustrations, Bible, Devotion, Godliness, Habits, Prayer, TimeIn a recent edition of his daily newsletter, Rick Warren wrote: “Sometimes I don’t feel like being nice to everyone. I don’t feel like doing the unselfish thing. I want to just lie on the couch and watch TV. I don’t want to do on...
