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There Are Two Kinds Of People: Those Who Say To ...
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003 (message contributor)
“There are two kinds of people: those who say to God ’Thy will be done’ and those to whom God says, ‘All right, then have it your way.’ Tragically, many people will have to endure eternity without God because they chose to live without him here on earth.” Warren adds “When you fully comprehend that there is more to life than just here and now, and you realize that life is just preparation for eternity, you will begin to live differently. You will start living in light of eternity, and that will color how you handle every relationship, task and circumstance’.
C.S. Lewis and Rick Warren pg. 37 from Purpose Driven Life:
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An Airline Company Was Disturbed Over A High ... PRO
Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 26, 2005
An airline company was disturbed over a high percentage of accidents so they decided to eliminate human errors by building a completely computerized plane. "Ladies and gentlemen," came a voice over the PA during the initial flight, "It may interest you to know that you are traveling in the world’s ...read more
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It Is A Dangerous Thing To Grow Old! An ... PRO
Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2002
It is a dangerous thing to grow old! An elementary school class had been photographed and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, ’There’s Jennifer; she’s a lawyer,’ or ...read more
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Wesleyan Theologian Richard Taylor Says, "The ... PRO
Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
Wesleyan theologian Richard Taylor says, “The minds of the Israelites endorsed the Ten Commandments, but their hearts were contrary and perverse to them. The ...read more
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F. Andresh Czonka, An Immigrant From Hungary Now ...
Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2004
F. Andresh Czonka, an immigrant from Hungary now a naturalized U.S. citizen living in Illinois: Americans are afraid. I see the fear in their eyes; I hear it in their voices. They lock their doors. They lie to protect themselves. I feel so bad for the country. But I feel so bad for the ...read more
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A Common Phrase Used In The World Of Healing Is, ... PRO
Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 22, 2005
A common phrase used in the world of healing is, “time heals all wounds.” I have found this to be more false than true. As a pastor, I talk regularly with people who are still carrying hurts from 30 or 40 years ago. The real truth is, time often makes things worse. Wounds that are left untended ...read more
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