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Christian failure is seldom a blowout; it is usually a slow leak.147

Telephone-pole climbing is an art. In order to climb, one must have a belt that goes around the pole and wear spiked shoes. The secret is to lean back and depend on the belt so the spikes can dig into the pole. Depending on the belt is hard to learn; often a beginner slides down … Continue reading “CHRISTIAN LIFE, FAITH IN”

The Bible uses many terms to describe Christians. They are called Christians, children, children of God, children of light, children of the day, children of obedience, believers, friends, brothers, sheep, saints, soldiers, witnesses, stewards, fellow citizens, lights in the world, elect of God, ambassadors, ministers, servants, disciples, heirs, joint-heirs, branches, members of the body, living … Continue reading “CHRISTIAN, DEFINITION OF”

“Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ, who dwells in thee; and do great things as if they were little and easy, because of His omnipotence” (attributed to Blaise Pascal).141

In a children’s church service, a seminary student spoke on the Christian’s walk. He presented his message in the first person, or—more accurately expressed—“the first butterfly.” His dramatic monologue incorporated the following guise: two large antennas with sensors attached to the ends, halved eggshells for his nose and eyes, a bright orange suit, and beautifully … Continue reading “CHRISTIAN LIFE, CHANGE IN”

The phrase “in Christ” is a statement that describes our union with Christ. Perhaps this relationship can be illustrated by the air that is in us, and yet we are also in the air. So, too, is Christ in us and we in him.139

The following observation is attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte: “I marvel that whereas the ambitious dreams of myself, Caesar, Alexander, should have vanished into thin air, a Judean peasant, Jesus, should be able to stretch His hands across the destinies of men and nations. “I know men; and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no … Continue reading “CHRIST, DIVINITY OF”

A man was shown a red glass bottle and asked what he thought was in the bottle. He replied in succession, “Wine? Brandy? Whiskey?” When told it was full of milk, he could not believe it until he saw the milk poured out. What he hadn’t known, of course, was that the bottle was made … Continue reading “CHRIST, INCARNATION OF”

If Christ as Lord is the center of our lives, the circumference will take care of itself.131 One thing a carpenter learns quickly is how to drive nails. He hammers hundreds of nails a day, and that’s a lot of practice! The most important thing in hammering nails is to keep your eye on the … Continue reading “CHRIST, LORDSHIP OF”

Understanding the workings of the atomic bomb is child’s play compared to understanding child’s play.121