SLOW ME DOWN Slow me down, Lord ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind. The eternal reach of time give me, amid the confusion of the day, the calmness of…
Sermon Illustrations
EXPECTING HIS COMING In the 1987 NCAA Regional Finals, LSU was leading Indiana by eight points with only a few minutes left in the game. As is often the case with a team in the…
Faithfulness/Stewardship/Sacrifice/Service/Giving/Consecration/Devotion/Dedication: TWO LITTLE BITS AT A TIME Fred Craddock, in an address to ministers, caught the practical implications of consecration. "To give my life for Christ appears glorious," he said. "To pour myself out for…
A CHRISTIAN IS A MIND through which Christ thinks, A HEART through which Christ loves, A HAND through which Christ helps, A VOICE through which Christ speaks.
LOSE THE BLUES RULES "Ten rules for getting rid of the blues: Go out and do something for someone else--and repeat it nine times."
A SHINING EXAMPLE There's a story told about Dr. Charles Mayo who, with his father and brother, founded the world-famous Mayo Clinic. A group of European medical experts were visiting the clinic and were staying…
NO IDEA The census take knocked on the door of a backwoods shack. An old-timer came out asking what he wanted. "The President has sent us across the country to find out how many people…
DON'T GIVE UP Here are a few great reasons to not give up: 1. Ignace Paderewski - he was a great Polish pianist. When he began to study the piano, his music teacher told him…
TALK TO THE PLATE A pastor was visiting in the home of one of his parishioners. A small boy in the home started reaching for the potatoes before the blessing was said. His mother gently…
THE RICHES OF FATHERS A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.
Gratitude/Thankfulness/Appreciation/Honor/Respect/Founding Fathers: ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE Benjamin Franklin's letter reveals to us his attitude about gratitude: "As to the kindness you mention, I wish I could have been more service to you than I have been,…
NO VIEW A Colorado native moved to Texas and built a house with a large picture window from which he could view hundreds of miles of rangeland. "The only problem is," he said, "there's nothing…
NEVER THANKED On September 8, 1860, the Lady Elgin sank in Lake Michigan. A young ministerial student named Edward Spencer dove repeatedly into the icy waters and rescued seventeen people. The prolonged exposure permanently damaged…
HOLDEN ON ENTHUSIASM Enthusiasm is that certain something that makes us great. It's that something that pulls us out of the mediocre and commonplace. It builds into us power; it glows and shines; it lights…
TRUE TREASURES Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. By Mary Jean Irion, Yes, World: A Mosaic of Meditation
THE FEAR OF WORSHIP But I find it difficult to express myself to God, even in private, this way. I fear looking silly -- even to myself. Like a boy told to kiss his aunt,…
WRONG BOOK TITLE A few years ago I was captivated by a book title and ordered the book. It was called, The Contagious Congregation by George Hunter. I wanted to be a part of that…
NO SOLEMN DELIGHTS O Lord, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all. Psalm 104:94 So, let's praise Him with shouts of joy and whispers of longings, and adore Him with…
NO MORE LEFTOVERS Helga is stirring a pot on the stove. The kitchen is filled with delicious smells. As Hagar walks in, she says, "We're having a delicious roast beef dinner this evening." Hagar's eyes…
A TRICK PRAYER A five-year-old said grace at family dinner one night. He began: "Dear God, thank you for these pancakes..." When he concluded, his parents asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when…
