An old Cherokee chief is teaching his grandson about life: "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.
"One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, self-doubt, and ego.
"The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
"If we close our minds to church history, we say in effect that the story of what GOD has done since that time means nothing to us."
- J. Philip Arthur
A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern.
A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning struck the bar and it burned to the ground.
The owner of the bar sued the church, claiming that the prayers of the congregation were responsible, but the church hired a lawyer to argue in court that they were certainly not responsible.
The presiding judge, a man wiser than most, after his initial review of the case, stated that "no matter how this case comes out, one thing is obvious." When asked what that was, the judge said "that it is evident that the tavern owner believes in prayer and the Christians do not."
"A real sign of spiritual maturity is looking to God for purpose and perspective instead of comfort and convenience."
- Lysa TerKeurst
What's important is...
not what kind of car you drive,
but rather how many people you give a lift.
What's important is...
not the size of your house,
but rather the number of people you welcome into your home.
What's important is...
not your social status,
but whether you live your life with class.
What's important is...
not what you possess,
but rather what you give.
What's important is...
not how many friends you have,
but rather how many to whom you are a friend.
What's important is...
not how much overtime you worked,
but rather if you work overtime for your family and loved ones.
What's important is...
not if you live in a great neighborhood,
but rather how you treat your neighbor.
Featured Illustration items are well suited for introducing or illuminating a point in a sermon, speech, or devotional. Funny, moving, or perhaps even graphic, the point of them is the point you make with them.
Our collection of inspiring quotes.
A discussion about Truth and Reconciliation with two members of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation, and a member and Chief of the Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation.
To find and watch other parts of this video series, visit the playlist at:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsFiYkm76UF_Jrx2dFpJLuBqbUJ1NXNPA