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 Illustrations: Editor's Choice: 3rd Quarter 2007
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 illustrationsMonday, October 01, 2007
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"The Jerk": I Need One More ThingPrinter view

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Topics: Benevolence, Character, Desires, Finances, Generosity, Giving, Greed, Materialism, Money, Money, love of, Needs, Possessions, Prosperity, Riches, Stinginess, Wealth
Filters: Humor, Money, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Work & Career
References: Deuteronomy 15:7, Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 13:22, Matthew 19:21-22, Mark 4:19, Luke 6:38, Luke 8:14, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15, 1 Timothy 6:17, Revelation 3:17
Tone: Warn

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
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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 ...


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

A Church to Move the WorldPrinter view

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Topics: Authority, Church, Commitment, Determination, Evangelism, Evangelism, lifestyle, Fellowship with man, Influence, Leadership of the church, Ministry, Nations, Outreach, Passion, motivational, Potential, Power, Prevailing, Purpose, Victory, Vision, leadership, World
Filters: Christian Culture, Famous People, Quotes
References: Isaiah 32:8, Micah 4:2, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 16:5, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 1 John 5:4-5
Tone: Commend

Wife Donates Kidney, Saves MarriagePrinter view

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Topics: Covenant, Divorce, Editor's Choice, Forgiveness, Free, Home, Humility, Husbands, Love, romantic, Marriage, Reconciliation, Relationships, Sacrifice, Self-denial, Self-sacrifice, Spouses, Vows, Wives, Women
Filters: Editor's Choice, Free, Marriage & Sex, Men, Stories, Women
References: Genesis 2:20-25, Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 31:10-31, Matthew 16:25, John 15:13, Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 10:24, Ephesians 5:21-33, Philippians 2:4-11, 1 Peter 3:7, 1 John 3:16
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After ten years of marriage, Cindy and Chip Altemos were in the long process of getting a divorce. The proverbial baggage they brought from previous marriages seemed too great to overcome, so they separated and even agreed to date other people.

Five years into the painful separation, Chip was in the hospital with kidney failure. With his health deteriorating rapidly, his soon-to-be ex-wife came to ...


Chicago Ministry Reaches Out to Male ProstitutesPrinter view

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Topics: Acceptance, Body of Christ, Christians, Church, Community, Community impact, Community life, Evangelism, Evangelism, lifestyle, Gospel, Great Commission, Homelessness, Homosexuality, Loneliness, Lostness, Men, Missions, Outreach, Poor, Prostitution, Seekers, Social action, Social conditions, Social gospel, Soul Winners, Soul Winning, Subculture, Witnessing
Filters: Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Men, Stories
References: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15, John 15:27, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15
Tone: Commend

Students Shocked by Professor's JudgmentPrinter view

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Topics: Anger, divine, Consequences, God, goodness of, God, grace of, God, mercy of, God, omnipotence of, God, patience of, God, power of, God, sovereignty of, God, wrath of, Grace, Judgment, divine, Judgment, final, Justice, Mercy, Punishment, Responsibility, Wrath
Filters: Editor's Choice, Free, Stories
References: Isaiah 66:15-16, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 12:36, Romans 2:4-5, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Colossians 3:25, 1 Peter 4:5, Revelation 20:11-15
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Woody Allen on ImmortalityPrinter view

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Topics: Assurance, Death, physical, Fear, Heaven, Hell, Hope, Immortality, Jesus Christ, Judgment, Life, Mortality
Filters: Famous People, Humor, Pop Culture, Quotes
References: Psalm 90:12, Isaiah 25:7-8, John 3:16, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:35-39, Hebrews 2:15, Hebrews 9:27
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Living Goddess Gets Fired and RehiredPrinter view

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Topics: False doctrine, False gods, False religion, Idolatry, Religion, Theology, Worship
Filters: International, Stories, Youth & Children
References: Exodus 20:2-3, Exodus 32:1-25, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Deuteronomy 11:16, Psalm 146:10, John 1:1-18, 1 John 5:21
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A Lost Sense of CommunityPrinter view

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Topics: Affection, Brotherly love, Caring, Church, Church life, Community, Community life, Companionship, Culture, Fellowship, Fellowship, human, Friendship, Hospitality, Intimacy, Loneliness, Relationships, Togetherness
Filters: Christian Culture, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Matthew 22:39, John 13:34-35, John 15:12-13, Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10, Romans 12:13, Romans 16:23, Philippians 2:1-4, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 4:9
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Behold and Be StillPrinter view

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Topics: Desire, spiritual, Devotion, Distractions, Double-mindedness, Dying to self, Experiencing God, Fellowship with God, God, evidence of, God, majesty of, God, power of, God, will of, God, works of, Guidance, Intimacy, Knowing God, Listening, Meditation, Patience, Perspective, Prayer, Presence of God, Quiet time, Reflection, Seeking God, Self-denial, Self-discipline, Silence, Solitude, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual formation, Thirst, spiritual, Will of God
Filters: Christian Culture, Pop Culture, Quotes
References: Exodus 20:9-11, Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 85:1-13, Psalm 131:2, Proverbs 3:1-6, Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 29:13
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Research Discovers 237 Reasons for Sex Printer view

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Topics: Abstinence, Adultery, Chastity, Foolishness, Fornication, Lawlessness, Lust, Malice, Manipulation, Passion, romantic, Passion, sexual, Perversion, Pleasure, good, Pleasure, sinful, Premarital Sex, Purity, Self-control, Self-denial, Self-discipline, Sex, Sexual immorality
Filters: Editor's Choice, Free, Marriage & Sex, Men, Pop Culture, Statistics, Women
References: Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:17, Proverbs 7:1-27, Proverbs 25:28, Matthew 5:27-30, Mark 10:6-12, Romans 6:12, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, Ephesians 5:3, Colossians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Peter 2:11
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When researchers at the University of Texas at Austin asked 2,000 people why they have sex, there were plenty of answers—237, to be precise. The most popular answer given by those surveyed was that they felt an attraction for the other person. Others said sex was a chief way to feel closer to someone else or to show someone how much they are loved. Many simply said they had sex because "it feels ...


Musician Keeps Precious Violins in ShapePrinter view

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Topics: Aging, Commitment, Dedication, Determination, Devotion, Diligence, Faithfulness, Gifts, Spiritual, Ministry, Perfection, Self-discipline, Servanthood, Service, Service, faithful, Service, motivation for, Service, reward of, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual formation, Spiritual Gifts, Stewardship, Work
Filters: International, Stories
References: Mark 10:43-44, Romans 12:11, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 6:7, Colossians 4:17, 2 Timothy 1:6, 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Tone: Commend

Early Arrival for Wedding GuestPrinter view

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Topics: Alertness, Day of the Lord, End of the world, End times, Last Days, Plans, Preparation, Priorities, Readiness, Seasons, Time management, Times, Urgency, Wakefulness, Watchfulness
Filters: Humor, International, Marriage & Sex, Stories
References: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 24:42-44, Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 13:32-37, Luke 12:35-48, Luke 14:15-24, Romans 15:28-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Revelation 17:7-9
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Most Americans Have High View of ScripturePrinter view

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Topics: Attitudes, Authority, Authority of Scripture, Belief, Bible, Bible reading, Culture, Faith, Inerrancy, Inspiration of Scripture, New Testament, Old Testament, Scripture, Spiritual perception, Truth, Word of God, Worldview
Filters: Christian Culture, Statistics
References: Psalm 12:6, Psalm 18:30, Psalm 119:18, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8,