Contributed by West Garner on Aug 31, 2007
Have you took time to notice the not responsible signs around you. This week at a restaurant I ate at I noticed a sign by the coat rack that said, “Management Not Responsible for harmed or stolen garments in this area.” For those of us that fly, have you ever read the fine print on your airline
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Baptist
Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 7, 2010
It was approaching Thanksgiving and Dave's family was together. He was in the construction supply business and business was good. In response to hearing about how well things were going, Dave's daughter said "We sure have a lot to be thankful for!" But instead of agreeing, Dave snapped "I worked
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Baptist
Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 27, 2010
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ADOPTION: THE POTREA PROTESTUS
Our concept of adoption is far different from the concept of adoption in the New Testament. In most cases, an adopted child, at that time, was most honored than natural children. And in all cases, to be adopted by someone was considered a special privilege.
In the
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2010
PRAYING FOR WIND
When Hudson Taylor went to China, he made the voyage on a sailing vessel. As it neared the channel between the southern Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra, the missionary heard an urgent knock on his stateroom door. He opened it, and there stood the captain of the ship.
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Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 10, 2008
I remember a young couple, they joyfully discovered, after years of trying, they were going to have a baby. However, they were both perfectionists They did what a lot of expectant parents do, they purchased books on how to raise a child. But they went over board.
They read every book they could
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Methodist
Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 17, 2008
Doctrine: Be Like Moses
James Packer writes:
"Many of us would agree with Peter when he says that parts of Paul's letters are hard to understand! And there are difficulties and apparent discrepancies in other parts of the Bible too. On this matter of discrepancies, I remember reading something
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Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 24, 2009
A city boy, Kenny, moved to the country and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100.00. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer
drove up and said, "Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the donkey died." Kenny replied, "Well then, just give me my
money
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Christian/Church Of Christ
THE FRUIT OF YOUR WORDS (Spanish and English)
Seremos lo que decimos ser. Las palabras tiene poder. Llevan poder. Crean imágenes. Y así Usted puede crear lo bueno y lo malo. Dios dice yo creo el fruto de tus labios. Yo creo todo lo que hables. Piense en el fruto de sus labios. Sabe muchas veces,
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 14, 2005
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The story is of the little ragged, wretched, starved, emaciated boy who goes to a country school, and they have passed the rule that any boy that is found stealing a lunch will be beat with thirty stripes on his naked back. Upon a day, a lunch is stolen, and the school finds out it is that
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006
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American Beliefs Inconsistent: Most Americans are on a spiritual journey, but many seem to be without a map.
· 80% of Americans agree that an individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church or synagogue.
· 1 in 3 Americans define spirituality without God or a
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Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 24, 2006
There are even new words that have replaced old ones to better reflect this culture of diversity. I did a little research this last week and found lists of politically correct words to help us better understand what is happening in our world. John Leo says in, "Double Trouble Speak," U.S. News
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Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 19, 2007
The story is told about a farmer who caught a young eagle and placed it with his chickens. The eaglet ate with them and soon adopted itself to their ways. One day a friend was visiting the farm and noticed the eagle with the chickens in the barnyard. He said to the farmer, “What’s that eagle
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007
Who Needs Church? Even though the Bible is clear about the importance of experiencing God through a shared faith journey, only 17% of adults believe the local church is central to one’s faith development. Only 33% of evangelicals, 20% of non-evangelical born again adults, and 25% of adults with a
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