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  • I Don't Know What I May Do Tomorrow

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 30, 2004
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    "I Don’t Know What I May Do Tomorrow" Many times Christians say, "Of course I know I’m saved now, Paster, but I don’t know what I may do tomorrow. One lady I knew pretty well said this to me. I responded with, "That’s strange, I know what you will do tomorrow." She looked incredulous and I went ...read more

  • Lynn And I Recently Watched A Late September ...

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004
     | 1,213 views

    Lynn and I recently watched a late September program of Larry King Live. The topic for discussion was “God, Anger, War & Religion”, and his five guests were a Muslim, a Jew, a Christian, a Roman Catholic priest (and I thought it interesting that he saw Christian and Catholic as two separate ...read more

  • In Point Man, Steve Farrar Tells The Story Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    In Point Man, Steve Farrar tells the story of George McCluskey. When McCluskey married and started a family, he decided to invest one hour a day in prayer, because he wanted his kids to follow Christ. After a time, he expanded his prayers to include his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Every ...read more

  • The Prince Of Grenada-- The Prince Of Grenada, ...  PRO

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2004
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     | 4,979 views

    **The Prince of Grenada-- The prince of Grenada, an heir to the Spanish crown, was sentenced to life in solitary confinement in Madrid’s ancient prison called “The Place of the Skull.” The fearful, dirty, and dreary nature of the place earned it the name. Everyone knew that once you were in, you ...read more

  • Jim Cymbala (As Described In His Book Fresh Wind ...  PRO

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,480 views

    Jim Cymbala (as described in his book Fresh Wind Fresh Fire) looked around a saw a small rag tag group of church goers surrounded by a city of muggers, transvestites, drug addicts and more, and realized he was in trouble. He was overcome by his own inadequacy to lead the church, as well as his ...read more

  • Christopher Reeve

    Contributed by Walter Rogers on Apr 3, 2007
     | 1,710 views

    3. Christopher Reeve a. Superman brought fame b. Man of Steel – Hero #1 (A hero is someone who commits a courageous actions with ou considering the consequences, someone who is larger than life) c. Horse Accident, Memorial Day 1995, on 3rd of 15 jumps, horse stopped and he fell, breaking his neck. ...read more

  • One Of The Most Compelling Story Lost In The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,560 views

    One of the most compelling story lost in the invention of the phone was the urgency of the great inventor Alexander Graham Bell to make a breakthrough in communications for the sake of a loved one. No one had more vested interest than Bell, whose mother was deaf. It’s been said that “the telephone, ...read more

  • While We Are Reviewing The Ten Commandments, Let ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,708 views

    While we are reviewing the Ten Commandments, let me also give you some “sign language” to remember all ten in order. 1 – Raise your index finger – I am the Lord, your God. You shall have no other gods before me. 2 – Raise your first two fingers – The second looks like the first – but it isn’t. ...read more

  • Two Years Ago, On June 28 (2005), Four Navy Seal ...  PRO

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
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    Two years ago, on June 28 (2005), four Navy SEAL commandos were on a mission in Afghanistan, searching for a notorious al-Qaeda terrorist leader hiding in a Taliban stronghold. As the battle ensued, three of the SEALs were killed, and the fourth, Marcus Luttrell was blasted unconscious by a ...read more

  • I Shall Never The First Time That I Was Able To ...  PRO

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    I shall never the first time that I was able to take communion. For years, I had sat back and took far too much heart and thought into those who took on communion “unworthily.” The first time that I took communion was the Thursday of the preceding Easter Sunday of 1990. I was at Texas Bible ...read more

  • I Like Some Of What Edwene Gaines Writes About ...  PRO

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
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    I like some of what Edwene Gaines writes about although I do not agree with all her views on spirituality. But I have learned enough from her writings that I decided not to be bothered in areas where I disagree. I find her life story and spiritual journey though to be compelling. Years before she ...read more

  • Cassie Was In The School Library Reading Her ...

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Mar 19, 2008
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     | 1,912 views

    Cassie was in the school library reading her Bible when two young killers burst in. According to witnesses, one of the killers pointed his gun at Cassie and asked, do you believe in God?" Cassie answered, "Yes, I believe in God." "Why?" the gunman asked. Cassie did not have a chance to respond; the ...read more

  • 1 Peter 2:21-23 21 For You Have Been Called For ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,919 views

    1 Peter 2:21-23 21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He ...read more

  • How Then Do We Deal With Overload Across The ...

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008
     | 1,063 views

    How then do we deal with overload across the seasons of life? Here are some suggestions adapted from the thoughts of Dr. Richard Swenson. Learn to ask the question at each new season of life, ‘How much is enough?’ There are seasons in life when we need to do more and be more involved and there are ...read more

  • Telegraph Reports: April 08 ...

    Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009
     | 1,577 views

    Telegraph reports: April 08 UK § Murders of children by other children have tripled in three years, as more of the nation’s youth get drawn into a deadly world of guns and knives. § The number of killings in which both victim and assailant were under 18 has jumped from 12 in 2005 to 37 last year, ...read more

  • In The Book, "Men Of Integrity" Mark Moring ...

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009
     | 1,930 views

    In the book, “Men of Integrity” Mark Moring shared this story about his son, Peter. He said, “It was late, and my young sons, Peter and Paul, had been in bed for at least an hour. My wife and I had just returned from our Bible study group, and I snuck into the boys’ room to say good night. "Dad, ...read more

  • While At Mcdonalds This Past Week I Saw A ...

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 14, 2009
     | 1,908 views

    While at McDonalds this past week I saw a grandmother almost in tears of frustration as she tried to strap her toddler granddaughter into a car seat. They couldn’t leave to go to their next destination until the little girl was safe and secure in the car seat. The little child kicked and screamed ...read more

  • Traders Vs. ...

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2009
     | 2,548 views

    Traders vs. Investors We all have seen the effect of those who have given up on the economy. In his newspaper column called “Market Report,” Bill Barnhart once explained the difference between investors and traders in the stock market. “A trader in a stock,” writes Barnhart, “is making ...read more

  • Hormone ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009
     | 3,332 views

    HORMONE HURRICANES Josh McDowell is one of christianity’s foremost experts on teenagers. His research shows that in evangelical church circles, 65% of teens have had some kind of sexual experience before the age of 18. 43% say they have actually gone all the way. He asked them where they learned ...read more

  • Philosophical Arguments Can Be Very Confusing And ...

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 12, 2009
     | 2,124 views

    Philosophical arguments can be very confusing and also very convincing. ILLUSTR RC Sproul quotes some research that reveals: ‘Over 90% of students entering college in USA are convinced of, and committed to the relativity of truth’ = That there is no objective reality. What is actually being ...read more