Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003
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Colonel John Chapman, commander of the Joint Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, said:
"Survival is a matter of will. You
will not survive or be rescued unless you
have the will,
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Al Schifano on May 4, 2005
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Here is a story about how the joint efforts of many, especially in the world of prayer, can accomplish something great.
There was a heavy bronze bell that had sunk to the bottom of a river in China. The efforts of various engineers to raise the bell were unsuccessful. At last, a monk asked for
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Catholic
Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Feb 22, 2010
Mr. Galey said his brother borrowed a miter box from him on one occasion to make a picture frame. A miter is a sloping surface instead of a straight one. In the case of a picture frame, the miter joint would be at a 45 degree angle on each piece of wood.
A miter box is a u-shaped object so
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
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CAN YOU CREATE THIS?
It is a self-balancing, 28-jointed adapter based bi-ped with the following: Millions of warning signals, railroad and conveyor systems…crushers and cranes (of which the arms are magnificent 23-jointed affairs with self-surfacing and lubricating systems); A universally
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005
Power, and all the perks that goes with it, comes and goes. I am reminded of this in a humorous way in the autobiography of Colin Powell who related an incident that takes place the day after he retires from active duty as Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
‘I woke up the next morning without
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Church Of God
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 17, 2007
Two ministers in a small town were openly critical of each other’s efforts and constantly opposed one another. After a joint meeting in which they planned a community-wide effort, one took this parting shot at the other, “We’ll just go
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Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 13, 2021
When my grandparents received their social security checks in the mail, my grandmother would tell my grandfather, “what’s yours is mine and what’s mine is my own.” She was letting him know that what belonged to him also belonged to her. They shared what is known in legal language as “joint
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 27, 2003
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These are Bill Bright’s words to us: “My life’s message is be a slave of Jesus. And all that involves. Love your master, trust your master, and obey your master. Obviously, I’m a son of God, heir of God, joint-heir with Christ, and if He was described as a slave - Paul and Peter and the other
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Baptist
Contributed by Carl Kolb on Oct 23, 2009
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The late Bishop Edwin Hughes once delivered a rousing sermon on "God’s Ownership" that put a rich parishioner’s nose out-of-joint. The wealthy man took the Bishop off for lunch, and then walked him through his elaborate gardens, woodlands, and farm. "Now are you going to tell me," he demanded when
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 25, 2007
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Handicapped But Complete
About two years ago my wife Kay was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and
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Baptist
Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002
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A most intriguing experiment involved 60 patients at the Arthritis Treatment Center in Clearwater, Fla. Because rheumatoid arthritis has clear manifestations - including swollen joints and crippling pain - relief of these symptoms can be easily measured. The study is under the general direction
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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But what an incredible gift from God your body is! If you compared it to a machine no other machine comes even close to its design, precision and functionality.
Consider the skeleton system. Two hundred and six bones compose the skeleton, about half of which are in the hands and feet. Most of
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Lisa Delay on Oct 2, 2005
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I came across a finding while doing a bit of research about the universe. Scientists have theories that currently offer three possible shapes to the universe. The universe is defined in this case as “everything that exists.” The possible shapes are 1) a sphere 2) a flat “plane” 3) a saddle shape. I
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 14, 2005
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Three times a month, Jermaine Washington and Michelle Stevens get together for what they call a “gratitude lunch.” With good reason! Washington donated a kidney to Stevens, whom he described as “just a friend.” They met at work where they used to have lunch together. One day Michelle wept as she
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 10, 2008
In a speck of watery material smaller than the dot over this i, all the future characteristics of the child are programmed—the color of his skin, eyes and hair, the shape of his facial features, the natural abilities he will have. All that the child will be physically and mentally is contained in
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Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2009
When I was in Amsterdam, working as a missionary with YWAM, a Christian music group came to the city to play at a place called "The Last Watering Hole." A number of us went to hear them play and support them in their mission. While we were there, a who was not a Christian light up a joint. Out of
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Methodist
First National Thanksgiving Proclamation
Whereas, it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; Whereas, both the houses of Congress have, by their joint committee,
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 19, 2008
IF SHE CAN, I CAN TOO
My Meme Granberry was a great soul winner for the Lord.
If you would be around her, within a few minutes she would be telling you about the Lord and asking you if you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
There was a reason why.
• Meme & Papaw lived a rough life.
• Papaw owned
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Assembly Of God