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There's A Story About A Proud Young Man Who Came ... PRO
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 30, 2002 (message contributor)
There’s a story about a proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, "O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge." Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull when he saw one. He led the young man through the streets, to the sea, and chest deep into water. Then he asked, "What do you want?" "Knowledge, O wise Socrates," said the young man with a smile.
Socrates put his strong hands on the man’s shoulders and pushed him under. Thirty seconds later Socrates let him up. "What do you want?" he asked again. "Wisdom," the young man sputtered, "O great and wise Socrates."
Socrates crunched him under again. Thirty seconds passed, thirty-five. Forty. Socrates let him up. The man was gasping. "What do you want, young man?" Between heavy, heaving breaths the fellow wheezed, "Knowledge, O wise...
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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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There Once Was A Woman Who Really Felt She Had ... PRO
Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003
There once was a woman who really felt she had nothing to share with or give to God and his people. During the services she would sit, sing softly to herself, pray to herself, engage in little small talk afterward. On Sunday the preacher gave a message on Expressions of Gratitude. When she went ...read more
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