The Cross Still Stands
by davidrsmith | Mar 21, 2016 | Christianity, Christians, Cross, Death, Emperor, Fighting, Gladiator, God's Power, History, Kill, Martyr, Murder, Persecution, Romans, Testimony, Victory, Violence
It was built to entertain the ruthless masses of the Roman Empire. The mighty Coliseum stood in the heart of Rome and played host to the gladiatorial games that would end up costing the lives of thousands upon thousands of contestants. But the death toll rose even...Shooting at Daddy
by davidrsmith | Jun 15, 2015 | Argument, Danger, Dysfunction, Family, Father, Fighting, Husband, Marriage, Men, Mom, Risk, Threat, Violence, Wife, Women
There’s no such thing as a perfect family, mainly because families tend to be made up of humans. Every family has at least a little bit of dysfunction to it. But a little bit of dysfunction can be tolerated, and sometimes even overcome. But all bets are off when...Bombs in the Backyard
by davidrsmith | Feb 22, 2015 | Accident, Consequences, Danger, Death, Enemy, Fighting, Future, History, Ignorance, Injury, Military, War, World War II
Peleliu is a six-mile long island in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Philippines. It’s a tropical paradise, with rich vegetation, beautiful beaches, and exquisite views. But the tiny island is virtually uninhabited. That’s because one wrong step could explode a...Killing Mr. Cook
by davidrsmith | Feb 8, 2015 | Anger, Blood, Care, Dogs, Enemy, Father, Fighting, Forgiveness, Help, Jesus' Teaching, Kill, Love, Men, Neighbor, Pets, Revenge, Save, Violence
Dr. Fred Craddock had no qualms about calling his childhood neighbor, Mr. Cook, a “hateful man”; after all, when Fred was just a young boy, Mr. Cook killed his dog. Fred’s sentiment toward Mr. Cook is easy to understand because many people have had a neighbor like Mr....Eugene Peterson’s First Convert
by davidrsmith | Jul 22, 2013 | Boys, Bully, Children, Christians, Conversion, Evangelism, Evangelist, Fighting, Gospel, Great Commission, Jesus' Teaching, Lost, Love, Violence, Witness
No two Christians share their faith the same way; some quote Scripture while others pass out tracts. Some use methods like “The 4 Spiritual Laws” or “The Roman Road.” But Eugene Peterson’s evangelistic strategy was much simpler. He just used his fists....Submit An Illustration
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