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The Transition from Hunting for Illustrations to Building Your Own

The Transition from Hunting for Illustrations to Building Your Own

Have you ever been in this situation? You are pressed for an illustration but unable to find what you are looking for in a story. The functional element of illustration has typically been synonymous with anecdotes. Your objective is to find a story that fits the explanation of the point, but other options besides anecdotes are available. In this article, I will look at building natural analogies, and in a follow-up article I will develop illustrations using figures of speech such as metaphor, simile, personification, etc… 

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Mighty Weaklings

Mighty Weaklings

One of the many different approaches of God in comparison to man is the selection process for those He uses. While we look for the one who seems the most capable, the most talented, the most obvious, God often takes the exact opposite approach, often using the least obvious choice. As seen in 1 Cor. 1:27, “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”

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No More Hiding

No More Hiding

We follow a God who didn’t hide. He revealed Himself to the world. And, our deliverer came seeking to save the lost. We as His people need to stop hiding. We need to follow Him in the mission of seeking. 

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Constitution and Bylaws Considerations for the Local Church

Constitution and Bylaws Considerations for the Local Church

In the book “Church Administration” the definitions provided for a church constitution and bylaws are relevant for your consideration. A church constitution should have the definitive name, location, doctrinal purpose, and rules of conduct of the church. It is the way the organization is structured. It includes basic beliefs, dogma, and polity. It describes the covenant under which the membership operates.

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