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 This week's new illustrations | view previous weeksMonday, November 23, 2009
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News That IllustratesPrinter view

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Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Church's Christmas Offering Builds Clinic in Africa Printer view

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Topics: Advent, Benevolence, Children, Christ, Christ, birth of, Christ, death of, Christ, humanity of, Christ, incarnation of, Christ, Messiah, Christmas, Church, Cross, Culture, Empathy, Experiencing, Finances, Focus, Generosity, Giving, Incarnation, Influence, Joy, Materialism, Money, Offerings, Pain, Peace, Perspective, Possessions, Prosperity, Responsibility, Riches, Sacrifice, Self-denial, Self-sacrifice, Stewardship, Stinginess, Suffering, Suffering Servant, Sympathy, Tragedy, Wealth, World, Worship
Filters: Editor's Choice, Everyday Disciples, International, Stories
References: Deuteronomy 15:7, Proverbs 19:17, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:1-7, Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 2, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 19:21, Luke 2, John 1:1-14, John 3:16, Acts 5:1-11, Romans 8:3, 2 Corinthians 8, 2 Corinthians 9, Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Hebrews 13:5
Tone: Commend

Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable LessonPrinter view

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Topics: Church, Church life, Communion, Experiencing God, God, God, faithfulness of, God, goodness of, God, grace of, God, greatness of, God, love of, God, omnipotence of, God, omnipresence of, God, power of, God, presence of, God, protection of, God, providence of, God, provision of, God, sovereignty of, God, trustworthiness of, God's love, God's People, God's Presence, Human limitations, Perspective, Providence, Provision, Sovereignty of God, Surprises, Worship
Filters: Everyday Disciples, Stories
References: Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:25-33, Matthew 8:27, Mark 4:41, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7
Tone: Commend

A Mother's Love for the UnabomberPrinter view

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Topics: Caring, Childrearing, Children, Commitment, Compassion, Dedication, Family, God, God, attributes of, God, character of, God, compassion of, God, faithfulness of, God, Fatherhood of, God, gentleness of, God, goodness of, God, grace of, God, love of, God, mercy of, God, patience of, God's love, Grace, Love, Love, divine, Loyalty, Mercy, Motherhood, Mothers, Mother's Day, Parenting, Parents, Self-sacrifice, Sin, Sinners, Tenderness, Unconditional Love
Filters: Stories
References: Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 111:4, Psalm 116:5, Psalm 145:8-9, John 3:16, John 15:9, Romans 5:6, Romans 8:31-39, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 3:11
Tone: Commend

Support for Abortion Decreasing Printer view

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Topics: Abortion, Babies, Children, Culture, Family, Government, Life, Morality, Outreach, Parenting, Parents, Politics, Results, Social action, Social conditions, Social gospel, Social justice, Values
Filters: Statistics
References: Exodus 20:13, Psalm 139, Proverbs 31:8, Isaiah 59:14, Jeremiah 1
Tone: Commend

Theologian Michael Horton on the GospelPrinter view

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Topics: Atonement, Christ, Christ, Anointed One, Christ, burden bearer, Christ, cross of, Christ, crucified, Christ, death of, Christ, forgiveness of, Christ, Glory of, Christ, grace of, Christ, greatness of, Christ, incarnation of, Christ, lamb of God, Christ, life of, Christ, lordship of, Christ, love, Christ, love of, Christ, mediator, Christ, Messiah, Christ, only Savior, Christ, our righteousness, Christ, resurrection of, Christ, sacrifice of, Christ, substitute for humanity, Christian, Christian life, Christianity, Cross, Evangelism, Evangelism, lifestyle, Good news, Gospel, Grace, Joy, Mission, Missions, Moralism, New man, Old man, Outreach, Recreation, Redemption, Resurrection, Salvation
Filters: Quotes
References: Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 42, Isaiah 49, Isaiah 50, Isaiah 52, Isaiah 53, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 5:8, Philippians 3:8-9, Colossians 1:12-14, Colossians 1:21-23, Titus 3:3-7, 1 John 1:9
Tone: Commend

Getting Ready for a Visit from JesusPrinter view

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Topics: Afterlife, Christ, Christian life, Day of the Lord, Distractions, End times, Eternal death, Eternal life, Focus, Heaven, Hell, Holiness, Hope, Lifestyle, Perspective, Preparation, Rapture, Readiness, Return of, Sanctification, Second coming
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References: Isaiah 40:3-5, Malachi 3:1-5, Matthew 3:3, Matthew 24, Matthew 25, Mark 1:3-5, Mark 13, Luke 3:4-6, Luke 17:26-27, Luke 21:5-36, Acts 1:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Hebrews 2:14-15, Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Peter 3
Tone: Warn

Author Doug Mendenhall shares a brief parable that should cause all of us to pause and reflect:

Jesus called the other day to say he was passing through and [wondered if] he could spend a day or two with us.
I said, "Sure. Love to see you. When will you hit town?"
I mean, it's Jesus, you know, and it's not every day you get the chance to visit with him. It's not like it's your in-laws and you have to ...

Frustrated Christmas Shopper Lashes OutPrinter view

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Topics: Advent, Attitude, Calvary, Christ, birth of, Christ, cross of, Christ, death of, Christ, incarnation of, Christmas, Cynicism, Easter, Holidays, Stress
Filters: Christian Culture, Humor, Stories
References: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 2:1-20
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

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