Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006
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: A man purchased a white mouse to use as food for his pet snake. He dropped the unsuspecting mouse into the snake’s glass cage, where the snake was sleeping in a bed of sawdust. The tiny mouse had a serious problem on his hands. At any moment he could be swallowed alive. Obviously, the mouse
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Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 28, 2006
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There is a small tree which grows in Southeast Asia known as the Judas-tree. From its branches grow gorgeous blossoms. These blossoms look like scarlet sunbeams. The brilliant beauty of the crimson flowers attracts thousands of tiny insects. Wild bees also try to draw honey from their
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Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
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Far too many people are deceived about the danger of sin. Take it too lightly, and it may destroy you.
What happened to the great city of Ephesus? Often mentioned in the New Testament, it was one of the cultural and commercial centers of its day. Located at the mouth of the Cayster River, it was
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Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 23, 2004
It is related that a boy was going down to the river for a little swim. As he was leaving the house his father said, "Be careful, Herbert; the river looks fair and sparkling, but there is an ugly eddy beneath that may prove too much for you. I have tried it and know it is dangerous. It nearly
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Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004
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Pride is the dandelion of the soul. Its root goes deep; only a little left behind sprouts again. Its seeds lodge in the tiniest encouraging cracks. And it flourishes in good soil:
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In December 1925, guests at the swankiest hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, watched with interest as a mysterious man arrived in a Rolls-Royce driven by a chauffeur. Over the next days they studied this handsome man, who walked with an elegant cane, received telegrams at all hours, and only engaged
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Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
A certain man wanted to sell his house. Another man wanted very badly to buy it, but because he was poor, he couldn’t afford the full price. After much bargaining, the owner agreed to sell the house for half the original price with just one stipulation: He would retain ownership of one small nail
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Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 29, 2005
Illustration: “The Egg Toss”
During the waning days of World War II, thousands of Russian troops poured into the city of Berlin. Many of them were simple country bumpkins who had never been in a city before. They were amazed and confused by what they saw. Some soldiers unscrewed light bulbs and
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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CLARENCE THOMAS, THE BRILLIANT SUPREME COURT JUSTICE WRITES: “AS CHRISTIANS WE NEED TO KNOW THAT BEING A NEIGHBOR IS IN EVERY WAY AN EXERCISE IN MEEKNESS. ON THE ONE HAND WE ARE TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBOR; ALWAYS WILLING TO TOLERATE HIS WEAKNESSES AND IDIOSYNCRASIES. WE MUST EXERCISE THIS TO THE
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