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The Murti-Bing Pill Helped a Nation Escape Reality
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In this illustration, Matthew Woodley discusses the thought of Polish poet Czeslaw Milosz, who argued that the intellectuals and politicians who fell captive to communism had effectively taken a pill to escape brutal reality.
Isaiah 5:20, 29:9-10; Romans 1:18-23; 2 Corinthians 4:4-6
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Escape, Addiction, Meaning Of Life, Social Media

Field Goal Kicker Learns from His Greatest Misses
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Phil Brabbs, a placekicker for the University of Michigan, learned a valuable lesson through his failures: dark moments may just be the predecessor of a really great moment. Our failures and mistakes can propel us forward....
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Humility, Spiritual Growth, Character, Learning

Wright Brothers Succeeded Using Virtual Reality Testing
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This illustration looks at the Wright brothers and how they used a small wind tunnel to do tests before going up themselves. Similarly, we can explore real life situations within the Proverbs.
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Wisdom, God's Wisdom, Proverbs (book), Life

1950-Era Planned Parenthood Booklet Proclaims The Gift of Life
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This sermon illustration shares a 1950s Planned Parenthood booklet that affirms traditional advice about human sexuality and the sanctity of life, and acknowledges the tremendous change in the organization over the last half century.
Psalm 139:14; Romans 3:13; 2 Corinthians 11:14-15
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Culture, Sexuality, Abortion, Life

The Farmer Who Can't Find Water
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This illustration describes the a plot of a French film in which a farmer spends enormous effort securing water yet is unaware of a large supply of water nearby. (Acts 19:1-6; Romans 15:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:19)
Acts 19:1-6; Romans 15:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:19
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Holiness, Power, Holy Spirit, Life

If Your House Were Burning, What Would You Grab?
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Answers from the internet from people posting treasured items they would save in the event of a fire, reveals that there are very few items that people really need (cf., Psalm 73; Mark 8:36; Jude 21).
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Culture, Contentment, Greed, Materialism