Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002
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One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept.
Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their
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Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013
IT'S LIKE DROPPING A PENNY INTO WATER
On October 28, 1993, the U.S. Space Command watched as a two-ton chunk of a Chinese satellite began to reenter the earth’s atmosphere. According to their calculations, this satellite would plunge into the Pacific Ocean 500 west of Baja, California. When it
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DAVID F. LLOYD in his essay “Rights verses Responsibilities” Summer 2001 Issue of Vision:… RIGHTS OR BLESSINGS? Interestingly, God never promised rights. He promised blessings, and that is the critical difference. A self-sacrificing individual who serves his or her society, a people that truly
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Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
HOSEA 2: LOW-DOWN PERSON
I was watching an old movie on television and I heard a line that I’d missed before. The villain of this comedy was talking on the phone and said something like: "Sure, I know what kind of low-down person would sue his own mother, but we’re not talking about me!" It caught
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Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 18, 2007
The greater the man, the greater he will see his role as father. General Douglas MacArthur, supreme commander of Allied forces during WWII said:
Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and
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Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 11, 2012
EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY...?
After the "Cold War" was over, a squadron of Russian pilots was invited to participate in tactical war games at a U.S. Air Force base. A gala dinner was planned by the Base Commander. Thinking to relax the guests, he offered a WW II toast to open the meal. Smiling, he
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There are 10 key points about the Love of God in I John 4:7-21:
1. LOVE IS OF GOD (4:7) - not that God is love only. He is not limited or bound by anything.
So, what is love? Study I Corinthians 13...... There are 3 Greek words (agape, phileo, eros). This love is agape, unconditional,
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Contributed by Brian Mavis on Dec 15, 2003
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Allah or Jesus?
Last month I attended my annual training session that’s required for mai
ntaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session
there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic,
Protestant and Muslim faiths who explained their belief
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Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007
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The name AUSCHWITZ brings terror and grief to the hearts of many people. It is the sight of an infamous NAZI DEATH CAMP where 4 million Jews died during World War II. A half-ton of hair is still PRESERVED. The SHOWERS that once sprayed POISON GAS still stand.
Maximillian Kolbe, a Franciscan
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Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001
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Here are some statistics about giving from the Barna Organization, which conducts significant research on the church in America:
8% of born again Christians tithed their income in 1999
17% of adults claimed in 1997 to have tithed but only 3% actually did
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Illustration: Objects on Stage and in the Power Point slide: Clock = Time, Money = Finances, Family and a Car = Resources – I believe in a principle I will call 10 - 3rd power. The Clock represents our time and parallels to the one who actually gave us all the gift of time – His name God the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 13, 2002
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…happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue. One must have a reason to “be happy.” Once the reason is found, however, one becomes happy automatically. As we see a human being is not one in pursuit of happiness but rather in search of a reason to be happy.
Victor Frankl quoted by
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009
The alarming message is clear – church has become a PLACE where people meet for the PURPOSE of looking after their PERSONAL desires. It is ALL ABOUT ME. This is not what Jesus had in mind, nor is it really the Church. We are only the Church when we pay attention
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Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 14, 2004
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Until a few years ago, there were no laws about child safety seats and automobile restraint systems. Tragically, many young children were not safely belted in their seats, and they died in car accidents. Today, though, laws prohibit children from riding in a car without a child seat facing the
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