Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 18, 2025
[231]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - REFLECTIONS IN OLDER LIFE
This poem was completed in 2020 when I was 77 years old. I don’t think I am unique in any way. I believe as people get older and know that most of their life has already gone, there comes a time for reflection on one’s life. That is what
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Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Nov 8, 2003
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Only a few days ago I saw a video of the Bradford City fire disaster, as part of a fire training exercise at work. I was eight years old when it happened, and had heard about it, but I had never seen the footage, that was captured live, by a shocked camera crew who just kept filming.
On Saturday
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Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 29, 2007
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Remember the show, “To Tell the Truth?” There would be one person who did something strange or different perhaps for a living while two others would try to pretend to be that person. The object was to try and fool the panel of stars and the audience. Sometimes the person would be something strange
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Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 23, 2007
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I want to share a story from Reader’s Digest, December 2002, which was taken from a story by Lee Hill Kavanaugh, of the Kansas City Star. It goes like this:
Perry Bice turned off the engine but remained behind the wheel. Parked in his driveway was a wheelchair-accessible van, a huge red and gold
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Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 14, 2007
All of you know that Anne is a stay at home mom...but did you also know that she has also held some pretty important positions here in Kentucky as well. I have to tell you she will probably accuse me of being a smart alec for saying this but I really mean it....she has taught an exercise class
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Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 3, 2008
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The Little Fireman
In Phoenix, Arizona, a 26-year old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia.
Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination to HANG ON.
Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up and fulfill
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 13, 2025
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[198]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – O FOREST, HOW YOU WEEP IN PAIN
This is a serious poem and I like it very much. Like most of my poems it comes out of some personal experience.
If this was a musical composition it would be in a minor key. The summary is, “O forest, how you weep in pain, but
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Contributed by Sermon Central on May 19, 2002
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WHAT I'LL BE DOING FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day is a rough day for me. It’s a day of remembering.
Remembering can be curse when you’ve spent years trying to forget. It’s even worse when you get mad at yourself for not being able to remember. It’s strange that you forget so many things you want
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Contributed by Stan Martin on Aug 25, 2003
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On April 28, 1999, just eight days after the Columbine shooting, shock rock singer Marilyn Manson was scheduled to perform a concert in Iowa City, Iowa. And since Manson’s music
was prominent in the lives of Columbine killers Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, there was a lot of emotion
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 16, 2004
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My first assignment 35 years ago was to an inner city parish in Wshington,D.C. Money was stolen from my room; the garage mechanic said my gas tank may have been sabotaged, destroying my engine; one weekend we had 34 windows broken in the school. When a new pastor was sent,the parish held a party
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Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 7, 2007
My family was infected with some kind of sickness a couple of months ago that we have had the most terrible time getting over. In fact, I think we may still have it. It all started when my wife Christina had a small cough and a little bit of a sore throat. At first we just thought it was a
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Christian Church
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THE BIBLE CHALLENGE
During a question and answer session at a recent speaking engagement, a university student asked, "Why do you believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God?"
What is so special, so unique about the Bible that Christians believe it is literally the inspired word of God?
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Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
Once upon a time there was a young boy named Philip. Philip was born with Downs Syndrome. He was a pleasant and happy as most Downs children are--but he grew increasingly aware of the difference between himself and other children. Philip went to Sunday School at a Methodist church. His teacher,
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FOUR CHAPLAINS
It was the evening of Feb. 2, 1943, and the U.S. Army Transport Ship Dorchester was crowded to capacity. Hans J. Danielsen, the ship's captain, was concerned and cautious. He knew they were in dangerous waters; German U-boats were constantly prowling these vital sea lanes,
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