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 Illustrations: October 29, 2007
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 illustrationsMonday, October 29, 2007
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Favre Breaks NFL RecordPrinter view

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Topics: Ambition, Attitudes, Challenges, Character, Christian life, Circumstances and faith, Commitment, Defeat, Determination, Devotion, Endurance, God, faithfulness of, Growth, Humility, Ministry, Motivation, Overcoming, Patience, Perseverance, Perspective, Prevailing, Provision, Results, Self-discipline, Steadfastness, Strength, Trials, Uncertainties, Waiting on God, Wholehearted devotion
Filters: Editor's Choice, Famous People, Free, History, Sports, Stories
References: Acts 20:13-24, 1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Galatians 6:9, Philippians 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:7, Hebrews 12:1
Tone: Commend

On September 30, 2007, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre broke Dan Marino's record for throwing the most touchdown passes in football. His new record stands at 421 passes and counting.

Two weeks later, Favre broke another record. His 278 picked passes made him the most intercepted quarterback in National Football League history.

Brett Favre reminds us of another famous athlete. Babe Ruth once ...


God on TrialPrinter view

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Topics: Agnosticism, Atheism, Attitudes, Church and state, Circumstances and faith, Courts, Culture, Disease, Evil, God, attributes of, God, faithfulness of, God, goodness of, God, omnipotence of, God, omnipresence of, God, sovereignty of, Human condition, Justice, Law, Perspective, Politics, Presumption, Providence, Self-Righteousness, Social conditions, Suffering, Tests, Theodicy, Tragedy, Trials, Trust, Unbelief, Violence, War
Filters: Stories
References: Genesis 18:16-33, Genesis 50:20, Job 1:22, Job 27:2, Psalm 91:1-16, Zephaniah 3:14-20, Romans 8:28, Romans 11:33-36
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Someone Is WatchingPrinter view

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Topics: Community, Culture, Dedication, Enemies, Evangelism, lifestyle, Expectations, God, omnipresence of, God, omniscience of, Hypocrisy, Integrity, Internet, Judgment Day, Lifestyle, Media, Peer pressure, Perfection, Reputation, Self-control, Self-discipline, Technology, Temper, Testimony, Threats, Ungodliness, Wholehearted devotion, Witnessing
Filters: Pop Culture, Stories
References: Psalm 33:13, Psalm 139:1-24, Matthew 12:36, Ephesians 5:15-16, Titus 2:7, Hebrews 4:13
Tone: Warn

"Brave New World": Death by GamingPrinter view

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Topics: Addiction, Death, Entertainment, Folly, Gluttony, Human limitations, Human nature, Internet, Leisure, Life, short, Meaning of life, Media, Moderation, Mortality, Play, Popular culture, Stewardship, Time, Will, human, Wisdom
Filters: International, Pop Culture, Stories
References: 1 Corinthians 6:12, Ephesians 5:15-16, Philippians 3:18-19, Colossians 3:1-3
Tone: Warn

Friends Can Cause ObesityPrinter view

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Topics: Acceptance, Addiction, Appetites, Attitudes, Body, human, Community, Companionship, Culture, Disease, Feelings, Fellowship, Gluttony, Human Body, Hunger, physical, Illness, Life, Lifestyle, Peer pressure, Self-control, Self-denial, Self-discipline, Wisdom
Filters: Men, Statistics, Women, Youth & Children
References: Daniel 3:1-12, Romans 12:2, Romans 15:7, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Philippians 3:19
Tone: Warn

Atheist Richard Dawkins on the Christian Idea of GodPrinter view

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Topics: Arrogance, Atheism, Atonement, Authority of Scripture, Bible, Cross, Crucifixion, God, God, attributes of, God, Perfection of, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Knowledge, Mysteries, Pride, Propitiation, Revelation, Science, Unbelief
Filters: Famous People, Quotes
References: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 53:1, Psalm 145:3, Romans 11:33-36, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, 1 Timothy 6:14-16, 2 Timothy 3:7
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Amy Carmichael on the Brevity of LifePrinter view

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Topics: Afterlife, Attitudes, Death, physical, Devotion, Eternal life, Eternity, Evangelism, Evangelism, lifestyle, Faith and feelings, Life, short, Lifestyle, Ministry, Missions, Mortality, Perseverance, Perspectives, Victorious living, Victory, Wholehearted devotion, Witnessing
Filters: Famous People, Quotes
References: Psalm 39:5, John 9:4, John 16:33, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 5:15-16, 2 Timothy 4:7, James 4:14, 2 Peter 3:11-12
Tone: Commend

When a Tent Becomes a Burning BushPrinter view

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Topics: Attitudes, Calling, Community, Community impact, Compassion, Courage, Dedication, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Faithfulness, God, providence of, God, will of, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Hope, Lostness, Ministry, Missions, Music, Musicians, Obedience, Old man, Priesthood of believers, Providence, Service, Stewardship, Talents, Testimony, Trust, Violence, Will of God
Filters: Everyday Disciples, Stories
References: Exodus 3:1-21, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 1:26-27, 2 Corinthians 5:10-12
Tone: Commend

Missionary Finds Freedom from His PastPrinter view

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Topics: Apology, Assumptions, Bitterness, Blessings, Choices, Conflict, Conflict resolution, Conscience, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Leading of the Holy Spirit, Obedience, Past, Peace, Peacemakers, Relationships, Responsibility, Strife, Unity
Filters: Everyday Disciples, International, Stories
References: Proverbs 28:13, Matthew 5:23-25, Matthew 18:5-18, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, James 3:1-12, 1 John 1:9
Tone: Commend

"Dead Man Walking": Vengeance and MercyPrinter view

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Topics: Acceptance, Anger, Bitterness, Christlikeness, Compassion, Conflict, Death, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Grace, Hatred, Human worth, Justice, Law, Mercy, Ministers, Ministry, Murder, Priesthood of believers, Reconciliation, Responsibility, Self-Righteousness, Self-sacrifice, Testimony, Vengeance
Filters: Movies & TV, Stories
References: Luke 6:37, Romans 5:6-10, Romans 12:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Colossians 3:13
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