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A Teenage Boy Was Seriously Injured An Automobile ... PRO
Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003 (message contributor)
A teenage boy was seriously injured an automobile accident. The doctors did all they could to repair the damages to the boy’s body but despite their fast medical knowledge they were unable to completely restore his legs. He was informed that he would eventually walk, but only with the aid of braces and crutches. The young man was devastated. His whole life had revolved around sports, with the likelihood of receiving an athletic scholarship in football. He would never run again. He was not even sure that he wanted to walk.
The next year was not easy one for the boy or his parents. Major decisions had to be made, routines established, and attitudes adjusted. Time, prayers, and patience help to restore some of the boy’s confidence in himself, but he still battled daily with lapses into self-pity. One evening the boy’s father approached him and said, "get dressed, I want us to go to church tonight and hear the guest preacher." At first boy protested, but eventually agreed at the father’s insistence.
At the conclusion of the sermon, the preacher gave an altar call. The father...
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The Story Is Told Of A Man Who Once Went To ...
Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 19, 2004
The story is told of a man who once went to Alexander the Great and asked for some financial help. Alexander told the man to go to his treasurer and ask for whatever he needed. A little later, the treasurer went to Alexander and told him he was hesitant to give the man what he asked for because ...read more
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A Speaker In Colorado Was About To Address A ...
Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 3, 2005
A speaker in Colorado was about to address a gathering of businessmen and women. Sitting a the head table, he turned to the real estate salesman on his left and said, "So, how are things going for you?" "Terrible," he answered. "Haven¡¯t you heard about the strikes? 80% of the people in this ...read more
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C. H. Spurgeon Once Said He Would Rather Teach 1 ... PRO
Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 19, 2004
C. H. Spurgeon once said he would rather teach 1 man to pray ...read more
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Coming Together Is A Beginning, Staying ... PRO
Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working ...read more
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But What Am I Going To Do With A Verse Like ...
Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
But what am I going to do with a verse like 1Thessalonians 3:3? Well, there are several things I can do with it. I could just jump over it and try to find something more positive to think about. Have you ever thrown a rock across a pond or river and in such a way that it sort of skipped across ...read more
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