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During The War Between Britain And France, Men ... PRO
Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 24, 2001 (message contributor)
DURING THE WAR BETWEEN BRITAIN AND FRANCE, men were drafted into the French army by a lottery system. When someone’s name was drawn, he had to go off to battle. But there was once exception: a person would be exempt if another was willing to take his place. On one occasion the authorities came to a man and told him he was among those who had been chosen.
But he refused to go, saying, “I was shot two years ago.” At first they questioned his sanity, but he insisted that this was the case. He claimed that the records would show that he had been drafted 2 years earlier and that he had been killed in action. “How can that be, since you are alive now?” they questioned. He explained that when his name came up, a close friend said to him, “You have a large family, but I am not married and no one is dependent...
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The Command Came, "On Your Mark, Get Set," And ... PRO
Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004
The command came, "On your mark, get set," and then the pistol cracked and the race was on. A fine athlete sprang to the lead, and when the race was over he had broke the state record. Only a few other runners even finished the race. Many dropped out when they saw they could not win. As the field ...read more
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Paul Told Timothy To Do The Work Of An ...
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Nov 1, 2004
Paul told Timothy to do the work of an evangelist. That was not his gift. He had the pastoral gifts of shepherding, teaching, and administration, but he still had to work outside his comfort zone. He may not have been called to be an evangelist or especially empowered for that type of ...read more
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In One Scene Of The Popular Movie Robin Hood, The ...
Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
In one scene of the popular movie Robin Hood, The Prince of Thieves, Kevin Costner as Robin comes to a young man taking aim at an archery target. Robin asks, "Can you shoot amid distractions?" Just before the boy releases the string, Robin pokes his ear with the feathers of an arrow. The boy’s ...read more
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There Is An Enlightening Japanese Legend Of A ...
Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005
There is an enlightening Japanese legend of a stonecutter named Hasnu. While carving a stone one day he grew miserably weary, and in his weariness began to wish for easier work, and more money. Seeing the king ride by on his horse, he thought he would like to be king. At once his wish was ...read more
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At A Pastor's Conference In Spokane, Chuck ...
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
At a pastor’s conference in Spokane, Chuck Swindoll told of being at a California Christian camp. The first day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to hearing Dr. Swindoll speak and his delight at now finally being able to realize that desire. That evening Swindoll ...read more
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