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Fishing With A Net

Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023

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Dr. Daniel B. Wallace has taught Greek and New Testament courses on a graduate school level since 1979. He wrote about this idea based on Matthew 4 “19 He said to them, “Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people.” 20 They left their nets immediately and followed him.” “It’s strange ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Tags: Fishing, Evangelism, Hell

Denomination: Methodist

Mom's Bible

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 9, 2023

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Mom’s Bible Mom’s Bible was old and worn, The pages yellowed with time; Adorned with handwritten notes Mom penned while in her prime. Eagerly I scanned each page, Hanging on to her every word. My eyes became all misty, As within my spirit stirred. It was like Mom was speaking Into my troubled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-26, Psalm 139:13, Exodus 20:12, Proverbs 1:8-9, Philippians 1:2-3, Proverbs 23:25, Proverbs 22:6, Isaiah 55:11, 1 Peter 1:16, 2 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Poem, Mom, Mother's Day, Bible

Denomination: Baptist

It's Your Mother's Day

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 9, 2023

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On Mother’s Day we give to moms A tribute they are due. This is your special day, Mom-- A day we give to you. Because today’s your day, Mom, You truly deserve our praise - And some recognition On this, your Mother’s Day. A million trillion thanks we give, For those you never heard. Gazillion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Ephesians 6:1-3, Titus 2:3-5, Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Honor, Honoring Mothers, Flowers, Mother's Day Poems, Mother, Mother's Day, Mom, Poems For Moms (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers And May

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 9, 2023

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Mothers and May There are many things I love about the magic month of May-- the beautiful budding flowers, the gorgeous life-giving weather, the celebration of Mother’s Day! There are many things I love about our having Mother’s Day-- a day of recognition, a time to offer commendation, to one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 127:1-3, Proverbs 23:25, Luke 8:21, Genesis 3:20, Romans 13:7 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Poetry, Mother's Day, Honor

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit In You

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 7, 2023

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ILLUSTRATION: A Christian arrives in Heaven and meets the people of the OLD TESTAMENT Scriptures. To Noah, he asks what it was like to be in the ark with all those animals. To Joseph, he asks what it was like to be understand dreams and be 2nd in command of all of Egypt. To Moses, he asks what it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6

Tags: Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, David, Daniel, Moses, Joseph, Pentecost, Noah, Solomon (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sinner's Friend

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on May 6, 2023

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There's the story told by Watchman Nee, the Chinese evangelist where he was talking to another Christian in his home. They were downstairs, as was his friend's son. The friend's wife and mother were in an upstairs room. All at once the little boy wanted something and called out to his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26, Luke 19:1-10, John 1:14

Tags: Evangelism, Friend Of Sinners, Incarnation

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Without Mothers

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 6, 2023

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Church Without Mothers With Mother’s Day soon approaching, I pondered this thought… “What would the church be like if there were no mothers?” If the church had no mothers, there would be fewer children to share their embracing hugs and kisses which warm our hearts. If the church had no mothers, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Ruth 3:5-6, 1 Timothy 5:2, Ephesians 6:2-3, John 19:26-27, Genesis 3:20, Psalm 127:1-3, Proverbs 31:10-29, Isaiah 66:13, Romans 13:7, Proverbs 17:6, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Proverbs 23:25 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Poems, Mothers, Mother's Day, Mother, Mom, Congregation, Church Life, Church, Honor, Honoring Mothers, Fellowship, Examples (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

My Reward I’ll Eat It If I Want To

Contributed by James Snyder on May 6, 2023

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One day last week, I was up early working in my office as I normally do. I happened to pause what I was doing for a moment and smelled this wonderful aroma. I know it wasn’t me because I hadn’t taken a shower yet. The aroma was coming from the kitchen area. I got up from my desk, walked out into ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:8

Tags: Chooses, Reward

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Prepares Us For Heaven

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 5, 2023

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Dr. Billy Graham tells of a friend of his who went through the Depression in the 1920s, losing a job, a fortune, a wife, and a home. But he was a believer in Jesus Christ, and he tenaciously held to his faith even though he was naturally depressed and cast down by circumstances. One day in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Tags: Persecution, Heaven, Depression

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not A Mess Unless I Do It

Contributed by James Snyder on May 2, 2023

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When it comes to words, everybody has their own definition. Someone says one word and another person thinks it's altogether something else. For example, when someone says vegetable, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage thinks broccoli. On the other side of the dinner table, I think carrot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Tags: Organize, Mess, Words

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Have A Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2023

| 632 views

HEARTBEAT? DO WE EVER SAY: THANK YOU? DO WE EVER GET TIRED AND WEARY? DO WE EVER LISTEN TO HEAR THE HEART BEAT OF GOD? John 13:23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. On the average your heart beats around 70 times a minute, 100,800 TIMES A DAY. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Tags: Heart, Faithful

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Hearing Your Name

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 26, 2023

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This week is the National Football League Draft, a day that thousands of young men have been anticipating for years. I love to watch as the player hears his name called. The smiles. The hugs. Going to the platform and being congratulated by the commissioner. And then donning the jersey and cap of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Tags: Reward, Heaven

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chinese Proverb About Peacemaking

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 24, 2023

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An old Chinese proverb says, “If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. If there be beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there be harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Tags: Home, Peace, Peacemakers

Denomination: Charismatic

You Are My Dear, Dear Child: I'm Delighted With You.

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 22, 2023

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A famous movie-maker had a huge legal wrangle with his longtime mentor and guide. The younger man simply couldn't handle criticism and ended up rejecting the person who had helped him so much. When it was all over, a close friend summed up the real problem. "It was all about an ungenerous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13, Matthew 3:13-17

Tags: Loved, Loved By God, God's Love, Jesus Baptism

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Princess Hath Thus Spoken

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 22, 2023

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In December of last year, our second great-grandchild entered our family. Our first great-grandchild was a boy, and this one is a girl. Like all our children, grandchildren and great-grandson, this great-granddaughter was a blessing to our family. If only children would stay young for the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Princess, Training

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Percentage Will Go To Heaven?

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Apr 21, 2023

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[Pastor Clendennen speaking:] For many years, in the church I pastored, we had an all-night prayer meeting the last Friday night of every month. One such Friday night, out of four-hundred members, there were forty-one of us present. As I was praying, I heard this Word from the Lord: “You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-42, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Revelation 1:7

Tags: Bride Of Christ, Return Of Jesus, Rapture

Denomination: Charismatic

Holy Office?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

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When a Christian – the temple of the Holy Spirit – walks into an office at IBM, IBM becomes a spiritual place. Tim Downs, Finding ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38, Colossians 3:23

Tags: Tim Downs, Finding Common Ground, Work

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moved By Grace

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 20, 2023

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The word itself... grace... has become trite and debased through misuse and overuse. It does not move us the way it moved our early Christian ancestors. In some European countries, certain high ecclesiastical officials are still called, Your Grace. Sportswriters spoke of Michael Jordan's easy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Tags: Grace, Scandal Of Grace, Lacking In Grace

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Biologically Wired To Trust

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 20, 2023

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Henry Cloud in his book, Trust, talks about how we are hard-wired to trust. If you have ever been around a newborn, you may have noticed that newborns do not do much due diligence when they're hungry. They scream with all their might and basically say, "Bring it to me now!" The human ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Tags: Neuroscience, Mothers, Trust, Infants

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power In Holy Communion

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 18, 2023

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I've been thinking about holy moments, how Christ has surprised me by his presence. One of those moments came when I visited and had Communion with a member who was dying of cancer. Near the end of the visit I asked her how I could pray or for what she would like me to pray for. She expressed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Tags: Power In Holy Communion, Power In Prayer

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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