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The Italian Freedom Fighter Garibaldi Offered ...
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007 (message contributor)
The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and death. Let him who loves his country with his heart and not with his lips only, follow me”
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You Know When You Buy Toys For Your Kids Or ... PRO
Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 29, 2005
You know when you buy toys for your kids or grandkids often times on the package in fine print are these words: “Batteries not included.” Do you know what that means? It means that you get the toy, but the power to make it work is not included. That is not the kind of gift that God gives. ...read more
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In One Of The Games In A Classic Rose Bowl ... PRO
Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 19, 2005
In one of the games in a classic Rose Bowl football contest in 1929, as recounted by Dr Bruce Wilkinson in his Vision of the Leader seminar, Roy Riegels desperately wanted his team to win. The scores were tied. Now, in a crucial moment of that game, Roy Riegels scooped up a loose ball. He cut in ...read more
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We Once Had A Homeless Man Show Up At Our ...
Contributed by Robert Rose on Oct 18, 2005
We once had a homeless man show up at our mission. He had been walking for days to get someplace so that he might find work. His feet were blistered, his shoes were worn and his socks had holes. The case manager had a big heart, she had the man sit down and she got a pan of water. She proceeded ...read more
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Today As I Walked To Work, I Saw By A Penny On ...
Contributed by Robert Rose on Oct 18, 2005
Today as I walked to work, I saw by a penny on the ground. At first I thought to just pass it by, because, pennies are worthless and can’t buy much. Now days the term penny candy does not mean what it meant years ago. As I passed by the ...read more
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One Of The Affects Of The London Bombings For Me ...
Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005
One of the affects of the London bombings for me has been to make me realise how precious people actually are, pray to see them through God’s eyes, and the thought that one minute they are here and the next blown away without possibly learning of Jesus or receiving even a small compassionate smile ...read more
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