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 illustrationsMonday, January 01, 2007
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Condoleezza Rice Advises AccountabilityPrinter view

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Topics: Accountability, Body of Christ, Character, Community, Complacency, Cooperation, Discernment, Discipleship, Growth, Humility, Integrity, Leadership, Leadership of the church, Listening, Self-Indulgence, Small groups, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Teamwork, Testing, Tests, Vulnerability
Filters: Famous People, Free, Quotes
References: Proverbs 18:24, Proverbs 27:17, Matthew 12:36, Galatians 6:2, Ephesians 4:15-16, James 5:16
Tone: Commend

When Katie Couric took over as anchor of the CBS Evening News in 2006, various personalities gave her advice as to what to do and what not to do. Condoleezza Rice, U.S. secretary of state, contributed this:

"There is nothing wrong with holding an opinion and holding it passionately. But at those times when you're absolutely sure that you are right, go find somebody who disagrees. Don't allow yourself ...


Children Pressured to Be NormalPrinter view

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Topics: Call, Calling, Caring, Children, Defeat, Direction, Discouragement, Edification, Encouragement, Fear, Goals, Humanity, Goodness of, Influence, Inspiration of persons, Mediocrity, Motivation, Parenting, Parents, Peer pressure, Pressure, Purpose, Self-worth, Vision
Filters: Christian Culture, Stories, Youth & Children
References: Proverbs 3:27, Romans 15:2, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Timothy 4:12
Tone: Warn

Bees Demonstrate the Miracle of CreationPrinter view

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Topics: Animals, Church, Commitment, Community, Creation, Dedication, Determination, Diligence, Jobs, Labor, Nature, Sacrifice, Self-denial, Self-sacrifice, Teamwork, Wonder, Work, World
Filters: Christian Culture, Science and Nature
References: Psalm 8:1-4, Psalm 19:1-3, Proverbs 6:6, Proverbs 30:25, Romans 1:20, Colossians 1:16
Tone: Commend

Blind Woman Supported by Her HusbandPrinter view

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Topics: Family, God, invisible, God, love of, God, omnipresence of, God, providence of, God, trustworthiness of, Help, divine, Help, human, Husbands, Love, Love, romantic, Marriage, Seen and unseen, Spouses, Support, Visible and invisible, Wives
Filters: Christian Culture, Marriage & Sex, Stories
References: Genesis 28:15, Psalm 33:13, Psalm 139:1-12, Matthew 28:20, Acts 17:27, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Hebrews 13:5-6
Tone: Commend

Office Workers Bombarded by MessagesPrinter view

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Topics: Ambition, Business, Busyness, Career, Communication, Competition, Culture, Employees, Employers, Emptiness, Jobs, Labor, Lifestyle, Pressure, Sabbath, Stress, Unrest, Vocation, Weariness, Work
Filters: Christian Culture, Statistics, Work & Career
References: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 23:12, Psalm 127:2, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 13:22, Luke 21:34, Philippians 4:6-7
Tone: Warn

Young Couple Impacts Inner-City CommunityPrinter view

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Topics: Abundant life, Ambition, Call, Calling, Change, Christian service, Commitment, Community, Dedication, Evangelism, Example, Faith, Great Commission, Home, Integrity, Leadership, Leadership of the church, Ministry, Neighbors, Outreach, Servanthood, Service, Testimony, Witnessing
Filters: Christian Culture, Editor's Choice, Everyday Disciples, Stories, Work & Career
References: Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 22:37-40, Mark 12:28-33, Luke 10:25-37, John 13:34, Galatians 5:14, James 2:8
Tone: Commend

We Are Connected by Our ShirtsPrinter view

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Topics: Body of Christ, Church, Church, global, Church, mission of, Church, unity of, Community, Cooperation, Family of God, Great Commission, Missions, Outreach, Unity, World
Filters: International, Props & Symbols
References: Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8, Acts 26:17-18, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 4:1-6
Tone: Commend

How to Know When You Are Getting OldPrinter view

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Topics: Age, Aging, Attitude, Human condition, Human limitations, Life, short, Mortality, Old Age, Power, human, Seasons, Time, Transience
Filters: Christian Culture, Humor
References: Psalm 71:9, Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 46:4, Titus 2:2-3
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Missionary Rewarded for Saying "Thank You"Printer view

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Topics: Attitude, Calvary, Christ, cross of, Cross, God, providence of, Gratitude, Missions, Provision, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Filters: Everyday Disciples, International, Stories
References: Psalm 100:4, Luke 17:18, Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 1:12
Tone: Commend

"To End All Wars": Prisoner Has Compassion for EnemiesPrinter view

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Topics: Brotherly love, Christian service, Christlikeness, Compassion, Courage, Ethics, Example, Great Commandment, Humility, Imitation of Christ, Kindness, Leadership, Leadership of the church, Love for enemies, Mercy, Ministry, Peace, Servanthood, Service, Tolerance
Filters: Everyday Disciples, International, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Proverbs 25:21-22, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 6:27-36, John 13:1-17, Romans 12:14-21, 1 Peter 3:9
Tone: Commend
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