Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009
Suddenly out of the sky three great bolts of lightning flashed simultaneously. What a
display of power. On March 5, 1979, what was called “the most powerful burst of energy
ever recorded” occurred. It was described as follows:
“The burst of gamma radiation picked up by the satellites lasted
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Feb 25, 2009
I might point out the difference between a passion for excellence and a passion for power. The desire for excellence is a gift of God, much needed in society. It is characterized by respect for quality and a yearning to use God’s gifts in a way that pleases him. Recall the words of Antonio
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Pentecostal
In fact the idea of speaking out when confronted with something wrong was the chief proponent behind an education development in the Reagan administration. It’s roots go back to the 1970’s where a University of Houston Social Psychology professor begin working on a model to help students resist
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Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 7, 2009
A young man had a terrible falling out with a neighbouring farmer. One night, in an act of cruel vengeance, he crept through the neighbouring fields.
As he did so, he scattered seeds of a persistent, virulent weed. Very soon, the weeds sprang up, and no amount of effort would eradicate them. Years
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Anglican
Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2009
While pulling out of her driveway, Georgene noticed a mangled ball of fur laying in the street. She pulled the car back into the driveway and walked over to discover that her son’s cat had been run over by a car. Not wanting to upset Billie, she decided to dispose of the “remains” and deal with
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 2, 2010
We are told in scripture to work out our salvation. The interesting thing about this is that when we work we need a few tools and the better the quality of the tools the easier the job usually goes and the better the results. (Here I pulled a couple of nails out of a peice of wood with a jemmy bar
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 5, 2011
As pastor and author, Tim Keller points out, "Here's the gospel: you're more sinful than you ever dared believe; you're more loved than you ever dared hope."
Citation: Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian and author of
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Contributed by Tim White on Oct 6, 2012
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NO REPLACEMENT REFS
Matthew 7:22 On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'
One week
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Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 22, 2002
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ON THE STEPS OF THE ALTAR
C S Lewis in his "Screwtape Letters", the imaginary account of a senior devil giving the benefit of his experience to fellow tempters, has Screwtape saying:
"Religion can still send us the truly delicious sins. The fine flower of unholiness can grow only in the close
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025
[174]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – I WAS WOKEN OUT OF SLEEP
11 August 2025. I had the most terrible dream. It was so involved and graphic, and it was like justice was closing in on me for some heinous crime though I knew I was innocent yet oscillating with on and off with guilt. I want to forget
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Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 15, 2001
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Thomas Watson: “The angel fetched Peter out of prison, but it was prayer that fetched the angel!”
J. Sidlow Baxter: "...Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguements,
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