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Philip Yancey In His Great Book, "Where Is God ... PRO
Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001 (message contributor)
Philip Yancey in his great book, "Where Is God When It Hurts" tells the story of NBA basketball player Bob Gross. He insisted on playing in a key game despite a badly injured ankle. Knowing that Gross was an important part of the game, the team doctor injected Marcaine, a strong painkiller into three different places of his foot. Gross started the game, but after a few minutes, as he was battling for a rebound, a loud snap! could be heard throughout the arena. Gross, oblivious to the break, ran up and down the court twice more, then crumpled to the floor. He felt no pain, and yet a bone had broken in his ankle. By overriding pain’s...
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But Then As I Watched The Passion I Came To The ...
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005
But then as I watched The Passion I came to the part of the crucifixion were He cried out in pain with these words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” And I saw something I never saw before. This moment in time is freeze framed into my mind and into my heart. The darkness has settled ...read more
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A Well Know Christian Was Being Interviewed On ... PRO
Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
A well know Christian was being interviewed on the radio. The host asked, “How would you defend Christianity?” “I can’t defend Christianity.” “But I thought you were a Christian, why won’t you defend Christianity?” “I am a Christian, but Christianity means something different to you and ...read more
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A Sunday School Teacher Was Discussing The 10 ... PRO
Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005
A Sunday School teacher was discussing the 10 commandments with her 5 & 6 year olds. After explaining the commandment to “honor your father and mother,” she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and ...read more
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Frances Havergal, The Song Writer, Lived And ... PRO
Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003
Frances Havergal, the song writer, lived and moved in the Word of God. His Word was her constant companion. On the last day of her life, she asked a friend to read to her the 42nd chapter of Isaiah. When the friend read the sixth verse. “I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold ...read more
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There Is A Story Of An Attractive African Woman ... PRO
Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005
There is a story of an attractive African woman on the slave block in the American south. For obvious reasons, bidding was intense. Finally she was turned over to the man who bought her, certain she was going to be used, abused, & discarded. As they walked away from the slave block, the man said ...read more
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