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 Illustrations: July 23, 2007
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 illustrationsMonday, July 23, 2007
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World War II Boat Floats from Ocean FloorPrinter view

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Topics: Confession, Crisis, Desires, Editor's Choice, Evil, Flesh, Free, Hiddenness, Inner man, Integrity, Lusts, Mind, Morality, New man, Old man, Purity, Renewing the mind, Secrets, Sin, Sinful nature, Thoughts, Unrighteousness
Filters: Editor's Choice, Free, History, International, Stories
References: Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 5:8, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:3, Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 2 Timothy 2:22, Hebrews 13:4, 1 John 1:9
Tone: Warn

Sometimes no one ever really knows what lurks beneath until things get a good shake. An April earthquake in the region of the Solomon Islands shook loose a World War II torpedo boat which had rested on the ocean floor for over 60 years. The boat's hull was intact—explosives and all. A bomb unit was deployed to detonate the torpedoes safely.

Experts believe the PT boat is just one of many pieces ...


Mom Helps Disabled Son GraduatePrinter view

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Topics: Adversity, Challenges, Commitment, Courage, Dedication, Determination, Disabilities, Faithfulness, Family, Help, human, Mothers, Overcoming, Passion, motivational, Persistence, Reward, Risk, Sacrifice, Self-image, Strength, Teamwork, Victory
Filters: Stories, Youth & Children
References: Psalm 54:4, Psalm 63:7, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Romans 8:37-39, Romans 12:12-13, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Ephesians 3:20-21, 1 John 5:4
Tone: Commend

Coma Patient Wakes Up to a Different WorldPrinter view

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Topics: Accepting Christ, Awakenings, Born again, Christ, Messiah, Christ, only Savior, Conversion, Lostness, New life, New man, Old man, Rebirth, Receiving Christ, Redeemer, Resurrection, Revivals
Filters: History, International, Stories
References: Acts 3:19, Romans 6:1-14, Romans 8:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Peter 1:23
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Bitter Wine to SweetPrinter view

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Topics: Christ, only Savior, Christ, Return of, Christian practices, Church, Church life, Communion, Eucharist, Lord's Supper, Ordinances, Redeemer, Sacraments
Filters: Christian Culture, Famous People, Stories
References: Isaiah 25:6, Matthew 26:27-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:19-20, Revelation 19:6-9
Tone: Commend

What Adults Look for in a ChurchPrinter view

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Topics: Acceptance, Authority, Believers, Body of Christ, Christians, Church, Church attendance, Community, Doctrine, Family of God, Involvement, Leadership of the church, Membership, Pastors, Preaching, Priesthood of believers, Relationships, Social action, Social gospel, Teachers, Teaching, Truth, Worship
Filters: Christian Culture, Statistics
References: Proverbs 12:19, Proverbs 23:23, Zechariah 8:16, John 14:6, Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 6:14, 1 Timothy 1:3-7, 2 Timothy 3:1-4:5, Hebrews 4:12
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Sparking the Flame of KnowledgePrinter view

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Topics: Education, Insight, Inspiration, Knowledge, Learning, Passion, spiritual, Renewing the mind, Students, Study, Teachers, Teaching, Understanding, Wisdom, Zeal
Filters: Literature, Quotes
References: Psalm 119:18, Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 24:5, Isaiah 50:4, Acts 17:11, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 1:17
Tone: Commend

Living an Open LifePrinter view

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Topics: Character, Faultfinding, Gossip, Holiness, Integrity, Reputation, Respect, Righteousness, Slander, Speech, Tongue, Uprightness
Filters: Famous People, Humor, Quotes
References: Job 5:21, Proverbs 22:1, Ecclesiastes 7:1, Romans 12:17, 2 Corinthians 8:18-24, Ephesians 4:1, Philippians 2:14-16
Tone: Commend

Mother Starts Ministry to Combat Gang Violence Printer view

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Topics: Benevolence, Christian life, Christlikeness, Church, Community, Community impact, Courage, Culture, Godliness, Outreach, Responsibility, Self-sacrifice, Service, Social action, Social conditions, Social gospel, Social justice, Strength, Subculture, Talents, Testing, Tests, Trials, Trouble, Values, Wholehearted devotion
Filters: Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Stories
References: Proverbs 21:13, Proverbs 29:7, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, Luke 1:15, Luke 15:1-10, Luke 19:10, John 20:21, John 21:15-19, Acts 1:8, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Tone: Commend

Woman Boldly Asks God to Address StormPrinter view

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Topics: Boldness, Christian practices, Courage, Dependence on God, Faith and prayer, Intercession, Prayer, Prayer, answers to, Prayer, believing, Prayer, intercessory, Prayer, need for, Prayer, persistence in, Prayer, power of
Filters: Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Stories
References: Matthew 17:14-21, Matthew 21:22, Luke 11:5-10, Luke 18:1-8, John 14:13-14, John 15:7, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:19, James 5:13-16, 1 Peter 5:7
Tone: Commend

"Facing the Giants": Son Confesses to His FatherPrinter view

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Topics: Accepting Christ, Adolescence, Apology, Boys, Confession, Conversion, Family, Fatherhood, Fathers, Forgiveness, human, Growth, Guilt, Honesty, Humility, Integrity, New life, New man, Old man, Parenting, Parents, Receiving Christ, Reconciliation, Repentance, Respect, Responsibility, Teenagers, Youth
Filters: Christian Culture, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Sports, Youth & Children
References: Ezekiel 11:19, Romans 6:6-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 6:1-3, 1 Peter 1:23
Tone: Commend
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