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When A Storm Comes Into A Christian's Life, The ...
Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009 (message contributor)
When a storm comes into a Christian’s life, the Christian has two choices. They can PRAY or they can STRAY. Praying draws you closer to God. Straying pushes you farther away from God.
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In The Comic Strip, Dennis The Menace, Dennis And ...
Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 11, 2005
In the comic strip, Dennis the Menace, Dennis and his little friend, Joey, are leaving Mrs. Wilson’s house with their hands full of cookies. As you may remember, Dennis is not always very considerate toward the Wilsons who are his next-door neighbors (especially Mr. Wilson). But Joey says, "I ...read more
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A Counselor From A Seventh Grade Camp Was ... PRO
Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
A counselor from a seventh grade camp was discussing with twelve-year-old Scott about Scott's expereience with trying out 'snuff' on the school camp with two other boys the night before.¡"got really sick on the stuff," said Scott. The Counselor asked, 'What did you think of the whole ...read more
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Gypsy Smith Tells Of Pushing Through In The ...
Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 20, 2004
Gypsy Smith tells of pushing through in the Scotland streets and feeling a tug at his sleeves. At first he thought someone was trying to get ahead. The tug came more persistently and he saw a little girl in rags, holding something wrapped in dirty paper. “What is it, my dear?”“ I want you to have ...read more
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One Evening Mother Was Busy Fixing Supper. Her ... PRO
Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004
One evening mother was busy fixing supper. Her little boy came up to her and gave her a piece of paper. She dries her hands on her apron and reads. For cutting the grass: $5.00 For cleaning up my room this week: $1.00 For going to the store for you: $.50 Baby-sitting my kid brother while ...read more
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Thus, If We Would Attempt To Good Purpose The ... PRO
Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
Thus, if we would attempt to good purpose the healing of men’s souls, we must go forth in the name and power of Jesus Christ, calling on helpless sinners to arise and walk in the way of holiness, by faith in Him. How sweet the thought to our souls, that in respect to all the crippled faculties of ...read more
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