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When The First Federal Income Tax Was Being ... PRO
Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001 (message contributor)
When the first federal income tax was being debated in the US Senate in 1913, a senator speaking in opposition to the bill stated: "If we allow this 1 percent...
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Jim Cymbala Discusses The Importance Of Prayer In ... PRO
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2005
Jim Cymbala discusses the importance of prayer in his new book Break Through Prayer: He states, "Everywhere I travel, I keep hearing the defensive teaching that fervent prayer, heartfelt prayer is really overrated and not necessary today. Since God is love, some people reason, we just have to ...read more
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From "The Quickening"
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2005
Opening Illustration: From the Quickening Our clip illustrates from history and current day stories the power of revival to transform individual people and who in turn then help transform an entire nation from ungodly nations to godly nations. Clip is 35 minutes long covers the history of ...read more
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A Leader Is… PRO
Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2004
A Leader Is… Peter Drucker, perhaps the most noted authority on leadership in the 20th century, says: A leader is one who has followers. An effective leader is not someone who is loved or admired. He is someone whose followers do the right thing. Popularity is not leadership, results are. ...read more
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To Make It Possible For Everyone To Attend ... PRO
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 29, 2004
"To make it possible for everyone to attend worship next Sunday, we are having a special "No Excuses" Sunday: • "Beds will be placed in the aisles for all those who say, "Sunday is the only day I’m able to sleep in late." • "Eye drops will be provided for all those who watch TV too late on ...read more
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I Remember Hearing The Director Of The George ... PRO
Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
I remember hearing the director of the George Muller Foundation telling of God’s perfect timing in the provision of guidance and resources. The Foundation had been requested to commence a new child-care project which would require a great commitment in time and resources. The trustees decided ...read more
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