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Bobby Earls • Illustration • • 5 views
This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at Roane County High School, Kingston , Tennessee , by school Principal, Jody McLeod. "It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country."…
Spurgeon Commentary
Charles Spurgeon • Logos Sermons • Illustration • • 6 views
Suppose that one of the Queen’s enemies, who has sought her life and has always spoken against her, were to say, “I mean to be one of her servants; I will go into her palace and I will serve her,” having all the while in his heart a rebellious, proud spirit. His service could not be tolerated—it would…
Spurgeon Commentary
Charles Spurgeon • Logos Sermons • Illustration • • 25 views
The servant in your house, however diligent, is not your heir; for a servant to claim to be the heir would not be tolerated for a moment in a court of law. The servant may be able truthfully to say, “I have been in my master’s house these many years, neither have I transgressed at any time his commandments;…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 5 views
U.S. women’s soccer player Ashlyn Harris tweeted about another soccer player Joelene Hinkle. Hinkle decided not to join the American women’s soccer team because of requirements to wear an LGBT pride jersey. Harris told Hinkle, “Our team is about inclusion, you wouldn’t fit in.” World Magazine August…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 6 views
Alaskan, Barrett Fletcher identifies as a pastor. He is the “Pastafarian” pastor of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. He opened an Alaskan government meeting with a prayer while wearing a colander on his head. In his prayer he said, “I’m called to invoke the power of the true inebriated creator…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
Michael Jackson is widely regarded amongst the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. He sold over 350 million records worldwide being on the top of the best-selling artists in music history. Although Michael Jackson reached incredible success, he suffered from an overwhelming anxiety…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 5 views
Ruben Enaje has been nailed to a cross every Good Friday for over 30 years as part of a yearly re-enactment of the crucifixion. He is among three men who are actually nailed to wooden crosses in the village of Cutud. Actors wearing Roman soldier costumes attached to Enaje and the others to crosses with…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 12 views
In a three-part essay on the website Stream.org, Joseph Sciambra tells of his journey into, through, and out of the gay lifestyle. He speaks of the childhood abuse that led him into same sex relationships and the discovery that led him out. The defining sentiment of his journey is this, “I’m Thankful…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 25 views
Discernment During the general election in 2016, Facebook had false news stories trending on their site. Shares and likes of outrageous stories from both sides of the political isle skyrocketed. After the election, Facebook announced they sought to get rid of false stories on their website to keep people…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
A penny isn’t worth much, but they can be quite valuable. Otha Anders, who lives in Ruston, Louisiana, recently redeemed 45 years of pennies that he had collected in plastic jugs and was able to deposit $5,136.14 into his bank account. –Jim L. Wilson http://abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/man-pretty-penny-5k-cashing-coin-collection-34828804…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 3 views
Toxic workers may be tolerated by their managers if they are high-performers, but they tend to make life difficult for everyone. One study showed that they create larger than normal turnover when their fellow employees leave, which generates increased training costs for the company. --Jim L. Wilson and…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 17 views
One group in today’s culture that is not tolerated is those who are ex-homosexual. Former homosexual Christopher Doyle of Voice of the Voiceless told the crowd: “Anti-ex-gay extremists say that I do not exist—that we don’t exist.” When planning an evening reception they received enough email and phone…
David Krueger • Illustration • • 111 views
“Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.” (Colossians 3:6, NIV84) Wrath is not a defect in the divine character; rather, it would be a defect if wrath were absent from Him. Those who see God's wrath as petulance or retaliation, inflicting punishment just for the sake of it or in return for some…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 5 views
After 73 years of working at Macy’s department store in New York City, Rose Syracuse is retiring from her job as an accountant. She took the job when she graduated from high school in 1939. Rose is 92 now, and after falling and breaking a hip, she decided it was time to retire. “On her last day at the…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
On the list of Top 40 musical hits of the last 50 years, today’s hits are slower, sadder, and have more negative lyrics. Peppy, upbeat songs have dwindled and the percentage of songs written in a minor key, which most listeners find gloomy, has doubled since the 1960’s. This is just opposite of what…
Dan Hughes • Illustration • • 3 views
By Todd Starnes Published September 06, 2011 | FoxNews.com A weekend of religious-themed observances at Washington National Cathedral marking the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks will include a Buddhist nun and an Imam, but not an evangelical Christian, leading the head of the…
Dan Hughes • Illustration • • 8 views
By Michael Martinez, CNN updated 11:18 AM EST, Thu January 17, 2013 | CNN.com | Lance Armstrong: A champion at cheating? Cheating scandals are commonplace -- from athletes to investors to teachers. Brooke Baldwin looks at the psychology of "Why We Cheat" at 3 p.m. ET Thursday. (CNN) -- Why cheat? The…
Rusty Russell • Illustration • • 2 views
Now, I’ll be the first one to admit that confrontation isn’t pleasant. I don’t like it because I want to be liked. I want people to accept me and consider me their friend. But, right after I moved to Wilson, I discovered that being liked was not the same as being effective in ministry. It happened in…
Dan Hughes • Illustration • • 26 views
December 13, 2010 Change usually happens slowly in the Church. But a review of the past year's research conducted by the Barna Group provides a time-lapse portrayal of how the religious environment in the U.S. is morphing into something new. Analyzing insights drawn from more than 5,000 non-proprietary…
Rusty Russell • Illustration • • 12 views
D.J. Barnhouse gives this ill. We will suppose the case of a man who loves violin music. He has the means to buy for himself a very fine violin, and he also purchases the very best radio obtainable. He builds up a library of the great musical scores, so that he is able to take any piece that is announced…
Jim Keys • Illustration • • 15 views
A building contractor was being paid by the week for a job that was likely to stretch over several months. He approached the owner of the property and held up the check he'd been given. "This is two hundred dollars less than we agreed on," he said. "I know," the owner said, "But last week I overpaid…
Rich DeRuiter • Illustration • • 10 views
A building contractor was being paid by the week for a job that was likely to stretch over several months. He approached the owner of the property and held up the check he'd been given. "This is two hundred dollars less than we agreed on," he said. "I know," the owner said, "But last week I overpaid…
Dan Hughes • Illustration • • 10 views
By Elizabeth Prann Published January 19, 2011 | FoxNews.com advertisement MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has only been in office three days, but he's already facing criticism for remarks he made the day of his inauguration. Bentley, a Republican, told a crowd at Dexter Avenue King Memorial…
Dan Hughes • Illustration • • 16 views
By John Blake, CNN President Barack Obama was sharing a pulpit one day with a conservative Christian leader when a revealing exchange took place. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, a conservative Christian who has taken public stands against abortion and same-sex marriage, had joined Obama for an AIDS summit.…
Rusty Russell • Illustration • • 12 views
Need proof. Well, just consider this top ten list of reasons that some reject evangelical Christianity: One blogger wrote: 10 - You vigorously deny the existence of thousands of gods claimed by other religions, but feel outraged when someone denies the existence of yours. 9 - You feel insulted and "dehumanized"…