Charles Stanley, in “The Gift of forgiveness” writes: A friend of mine is a fine man and a fine pastor who loves God. His wife had cancer, and they sought the best medical help. The Dr. Who had been studying the relationship between cancer and negative emotions began to work with Mrs. Brown She
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Martin Luther noted that the tree represented the everlasting love of God. He pointed out to his church that the evergreen’s color did not fade, just as the love of the Lord did not fade even in the most harshest of times. Martin Luther was the first person to put candles on a tree.To him the
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Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 11, 2008
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There’s a story in Greek mythology about a young man named Narcissus. He was a beautiful young man, and he knew it. One day Narcissus saw his reflection in a stream, and he instantly fell in love with the reflected image of himself. What he saw staring back at him from the water was so beautiful
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Lutheran
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 3, 2008
WHO NEEDS REVIVAL?
Do I need revival? Consider this checklist and see how you do:
1)Is your heart crowded? Does Christ get ALL your love, or merely one of many pieces?
2)Is your heart cold or calloused? Is your love for Him & others fervent? Constant?
3)Is your heart corrupt? Do you crave or
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"The properties of healing are not found just within our bodies. They are also present in our minds and souls. God provided us with the ability to heal from emotional trauma and tragedy. When we lose someone we love, we are devastated; we mourn and grieve while wondering if our days will ever be
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Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 19, 2024
In one of the YouTube videos, Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his observation that humans, unlike most animals, sleep on their backs, naturally facing the sky. This position may have fostered a deep connection with the heavens. However, from a Christian perspective, this curiosity and upward gaze might
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Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001
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The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth;
To all ye Pilgrims,
Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, squashes and garden vegetables, and has made the forests to
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 30, 2002
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THE BEGINNING OR THE END?
At the close of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, September 15-17, 1787, James Madison penned these words:
“Whilst the last members were signing [the Constitution], Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin, looking towards the president’s chair, at the back of
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Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 19, 2002
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THE KIDS ARE COMING
The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each other, and so you call your sister in
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
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I’d like you to listen to this poem entitled Ready for Christmas as I conclude this sermon.
“Ready for Christmas,” she said with a sigh
As she gave a last touch to the gifts piled high.
Then wearily sat for a moment and read
Till soon, very soon, she was nodding her head.
Then quietly spoke a
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Christian Missionary Alliance
Contributed by Dan Steadman on Feb 14, 2003
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It warms my heart to hear my kids co-operating on something—anything. It has not always been so. I remember sending two of our boys into their room to stay until they could emerge as friends. We heard some thumping and hollering, but pretty soon it changed to laughing, and they appeared with their
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It is significant to mention what happened to Smith Wigglesworth when he first received the ability to speak in tongues in Sunderland in 1907.
He described this experience as follows: "She [Mrs Boddy, a minister’s wife] laid her hands on me and then had to go out of the room. The fire fell. It was
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Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003
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Dr. Tim LaHaye is a prolific writer of this generation. He writes a lot concerning theology, family, and other Christian subjects. As a young boy, his father took him to the Henry Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan, for a tour. One thing that caught his attention was the huge electromagnetic
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by David Trexler on Jan 14, 2005
I am a big country and western fan. And there is a song by John Michael McGomery called "Little Girl." I know this may sound harsh, but sadly enough it does happen. The song talks about the hard life of a poor little girl, a life that no little child should ever have to experience. Her mother
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Lutheran
Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
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ILLUSTRATION: After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about a large statue of Jesus, whose arms were outstretched and beneath which was the inscription:
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 26, 2007
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I found a series of “Dear God” prayers on the internet, a few of which I’d like to share with you.
7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.”
“Dear Lord: Thank you for the nice day today. You even fooled the TV weather
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Salvation Army
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