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Bobby Earls • Illustration • • 24 views
I will never forget Ted Stone
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 8 views
2020 was a difficult year for most people, but some good has emerged from the pandemic. A survey conducted by OnePoll of 2005 Americans found that since the lockdown that began in March of 2020, “seventy-two percent said they found themselves caring about the health and well-being of others significantly…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 11 views
Some criticize young children today as growing up rather selfish and inconsiderate of others. Not so for Jackson Champagne, an 8-year-old boy from Gambrills, Maryland. While out trick or treating on Halloween in 2019, the young boy came across an empty candy bowl at one of his stops. The doorbell camera…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 6 views
Officials at Guinness Book of World Records confirmed that San Jose Del Monte in Bulcan set a new record for the largest number of living figures participating in a Nativity scene when 2,101 people dressed for roles in the scene in 2019. The previous record had been 1,254 people who participating in…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 8 views
Pennsylvania Police officer Bridgette Wilson noticed Sharon Markle’s flushed face and pulled her squad car over and offered to saw take over her lawn mowing duties. Markle, who suffers from arthritis, was grateful, and allowed the officer to finish the lawn. However, that is not the end of the story.…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 18 views
Many stories are coming out about Americans selflessly meeting the needs of others, during the COVID-19 crisis. But one of the most heart-warming is that of “Invisible Hands,” created by Liam Elkind and Simone Palicano, based in New York City. What makes them so special is that they are college students,…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 9 views
Lt. Col. Arnaud Beltrame, 45, made the extreme sacrifice when he gave his life that another might live. Radouane Lakdim, 26, a Moroccan-born French national went on a terror spree in the French city of Trèbes. Lakdim carjacked a car, killing one person in the process, and wounding another. He then tried…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 15 views
Glen Campbell, who wrote the lyrics to the song ‘I’m Not Gonna Miss You’?” is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. On their anniversary, his wife Kim blogged, “Thirty-four years is a monumental testament to love, faith, selflessness, and commitment. “ I will always celebrate our family’s life and love…
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Dustan Ingenthron • Branson Bible Church • Illustration • • 210 views • unknown
# Philippians 1:9-11 ## Opening — Paul’s Prayer This morning we conclude our look at the opening section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. In verses 1–2, we have the opening salutation which identifies the author, Paul, and with him Timothy—The young man he has mentored. It also identifies the recipients—all…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 12 views
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police report the story of a Good Samaritan who turned in more than $1,500 in cash. The homeless man reported that he found the cash near Langford, British Columbia. This Good Samaritan was in his 60’s and homeless. Even so, instead of pocketing the cash he wanted to get it…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 9 views
Street children in New Delhi are taking some of the money they earn and sending it to help children in Nepal who have been affected by the recent earthquake. “I know what happens when an earthquake strikes,” said 14-year-old Rani (name changed). “I am not only collecting money from others but I will…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 29 views
A study by Lifeway Research suggests that Christians are not sharing their faith but are feeling a responsibility to do so. The survey focused on Canadians, and found that 43% of those surveyed felt a responsibility to tell non-Christians about Jesus, but 78% had not shared how to become a Christian…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 759 views
The movie Titanic reveals something about human nature, some people follow the natural tendency to be selfish and others rise above it and are selfless. For example, as the ship was sinking, Cal Hockley, Rose’s selfish fiancé lied to her saying that he would make sure him and Jack, the boy she really…
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Lord of the stranger, I am leaving home today! Soon I shall walk out that front door, through which I have come and gone these many years, but this time I shall not return today or tomorrow. My parents, and all those who have loved me there, will watch me go, and I shall turn and wave my hand to them.…
Mike Lester • Illustration • • 17 views
The motto of every Christian, whether preacher, printer, or schoolmaster, ought to be "Devoted for Life." — Adoniram Judson As a young man, film director Robert Flaherty spent many months in the far north looking for iron, ore, and cod. He found none, but he did shoot 70,000 feet of film in his travels.…
Robert Phillips • Illustration • • 55 views
One of the most successful coaches in the history of the National Football LEague was Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. He learned about "the fourth dimension" while coaching at Fordham University. The three dimensions that are usually thought of as being the keys to success on the football field…
Mike Lester • Illustration • • 2 views
A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, "Lord, I would like to know what heaven and Hell are like." The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table…
Mike Lester • Illustration • • 4 views
When we serve others for God’s glory, we will not seek human recognition or reward. It had been a long day on Capitol Hill for Senator John Stennis. He was looking forward to a bit of relaxation when he got home. After parking the car, he began to walk toward his front door. Then it happened. Two people…
Jarred Edgecombe • Illustration • • 1 view
You can make your world so much larger simply by acknowledging everyone else’s. – Jeanne Marie Laskas in Washington Post Magazine
Mike Lester • Illustration • • 36 views
Your motive for serving is often determined by your attitude while serving. Joe Theismann enjoyed an illustrious twelve-year career as quarterback of the Washington Redskins. He led the team to two Super Bowl appearances—winning in 1983 before losing the following year. When a leg injury forced him out…
Rich DeRuiter • Illustration • • 18 views
I heard once about a man who went to the doctor after weeks of symptoms. The doctor examined him carefully, then called the patient's wife privately into his office. He said to her, "Your husband is suffering from a rare form of anemia. Without treatment, he'll be dead in a few weeks. The good news is,…
Mike Lester • Illustration • • 49 views
In 1715, King Louis XIV of France died after a reign of 72 years. He had called himself “the Great,” and was the monarch who made the famous statement, “I am the state!” His court was the most magnificent in Europe, and his funeral was equally spectacular. As his body lay in state in a golden coffin,…
John Leffler • Illustration • • 9 views
I will bless you . . . and you shall be a blessing. Genesis 12:2 Recommended Reading Genesis 12:1-3 In recent interviews, pop star Kelly Clarkson, a Grammy-winning singer, said that she might never have children because she is too selfish. "My point of view is that I shouldn't be a mother at all because…
Mike Lester • Illustration • • 16 views
The late Colonel Sanders was once on an airplane. An infant screamed and the feverish mother could do nothing. Flight attendants could do nothing. Finally the Colonel asked if he could hold the baby. He gently rocked it to sleep. Later a passenger said, “We all appreciate what you did for us.” Colonel…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 728 views
FAITH The world is looking for a safe place to put their faith. Greed, power, the love of money and doubt destroy lives. The resulting hurt keeps people from trusting each other, and more importantly from trusting in God. The motion picture, “Miracle on 34th Street is a call to come back to a simple…