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One Other Comment I Would Like To Make About ... PRO
Contributed by Peter Amerman on May 25, 2005 (message contributor)
One other comment I would like to make about Miriam’s leadership. I believe that we as a church need to affirm and draw out the gifts of leadership in more of the women in our church. God commended the leadership of Moses and Aaron together with the leadership of Miriam. In contrast with other religions, the Christian religion has clearly elevated the status and dignity and leadership of women. In the Bible, we find that God used women at key times in Israel’s history to accomplish His work- women like Miriam, Deborah, Ruth, Esther & Mary (the mother of our Lord). Even though the Bible clearly states that some roles are assigned specifically to men (priests and elders, for instance), the Bible also affirms that women, if they have gifts of leadership, need to be affirmed for their gifts, and used for their gifts, and trained to develop their gifts- and, I pray that we will do more of this as a church or we miss some of the greatest resources and talents and ideas and perspectives that our women have! I am concerned that there are not more women on our various boards and ministry teams and Bible studies and...
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There Is A Story Of A Woodpecker Who Was Pecking ... PRO
Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 11, 2003
There is a story of a woodpecker who was pecking on a tree. Just as he flew away, lightning hit the tree and split it right down the middle. The woodpecker heard the noise, turned back, and said, “Look what I did!” A lot of us are like spiritual woodpeckers. We walk around consciously and ...read more
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It Was Said That Martin Luther Was Observing A ...
Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 11, 2003
It was said that Martin Luther was observing a painting of the crucifixion of Jesus... and he was so deeply moved that he ...read more
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Twenty Ways To Encourage Your Children To Use ... PRO
Contributed by Rick Davis on Jun 11, 2003
TWENTY WAYS TO ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN TO USE DRUGS AND BECOME HOODLUMS,TRAMPS AND REBELS. 1. Never eat together as a family. 2. Never have weekly, monthly, or annual family outings that they can look forward to as a family unit. 3. Talk to your children, ...read more
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Marriage Jokes PRO
Contributed by Rick Davis on Jun 11, 2003
MARRIAGE JOKES 1. Marriage made in Heaven — So is thunder in lightening!! 2. Love is a dream — Marriage is an alarm clock 3. A honeymoon is a Short Pause - between - I Do and You Better 4. Lady went to get a divorce— Lawyer: “Do you have ground?” Lady: “About 2 ...read more
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The Prince Of Grenada, An Heir To The Spanish ... PRO
Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 15, 2005
The prince of Grenada, an heir to the Spanish crown, was sentenced to life in solitary confinement in Madrid’s ancient prison called "The Place of the Skull." The fearful, dirty, and dreary nature of the place earned it the name. Everyone knew that once you were in, you would never come out alive. ...read more
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