Contributed by Paul Decker on May 19, 2004
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New to teaching, Craig Maginnis was finishing up his fourth-grade class’ unit on genetics when Robert raised his hand. “I understand how a mother gives the baby her genes,” he said, “but how does the father do it?”
Unprepared for the question, Mr. Maginnis told him to ask his parents.
“They
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 2, 2004
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THE WHOLE EAST COAST
While our friends from India traveled around California on business, they left their 11 year-old daughter with us. Curious about my going to church one Sunday morning, she decided to come along. When we returned home, my husband asked her what she thought of the service.
"I
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Contributed by David Green on Dec 19, 2004
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Malcolm Muggeridge explained with the speculation of the scenario of Christ’s birth in our post-modern world, “.....in our day, with family-planning clinics offering convenient ways to correct “mistakes” that might disgrace a family name, “It is, in point of fact, extremely improbable, under
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Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
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Guiseppe Garibaldi was an Italian soldier who lived during the 1800’s. His father dreamed of his entering the priesthood, but Guiseppe had dreams of being a sailor, and the Navy was the way to do it. His leadership abilities caused him to rise quickly in the ranks, and in time, he amassed a
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005
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Despite the mind-numbing brutality of the Joseph Stalin regime in the Soviet Union, his propaganda machine did its job well. Many Russians hailed him as a hero and a savior, including a young school girl who was chosen to greet Stalin on one occasion.
Years later, this woman recalled Stalin taking
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Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 5, 2007
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A Christian man and his wife lost their young SON in a TRAGIC ACCIDENT on Good Friday in 1996. The boy’s funeral was on Easter Sunday. During the MEMORIAL service the father got up and shared with his family and friends that Easter had taken on a new importance. "Until you stare death
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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An English doctor conducted an experiment to study the effects of isolation on people. He built a soundproof room 9’ x 9’ - in size and suspended it by nylon rope. Each participant wore padded fur gloves and heavy woolen socks to eliminate the sensations of touch. Special translucent goggles
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Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 20, 2008
Cappie was a high school freshman. As she talked about her fears of going into high school, she told how her father left when she was a baby. With tears in her eyes, she said it hurt when friends at school talked about their dads because her dad had no time for her. Later Cappie learned to party
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
One famous Bible Commentator, Donald Guthrie had this to say about the term ABBA:
(Abba) was originally used by young children but it had acquired an extended meaning in familiar use roughly equivalent to "dear father".
It is a unique form that finds no parallel either in the OT or in Judaism,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008
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Porn Tolerance According to a new study, 65% of men, 48% of women, 36% of fathers, and 20% of mothers agreed that pornography was an acceptable way for someone to express their sexuality. Pat Trueman of the Alliance Defense Fund says porn gives young men a sense of “entitlement” when it comes to
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MY GOD, MY GOD
Jesus' lonely cry of, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!" is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible part of the crucifixion for Jesus. I believe it was worst than the beatings, the betrayal of Judas, the desertion of the disciples,
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Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Apr 14, 2010
Amy Carmichael, missionary to India's children, said her ability to trust God began with her confidence in God's character. She believed that God is, first and always, a loving Father. She believed God was in control, and everything He allowed into her life was ultimately for her good. And as she
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Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 25, 2010
GOD'S SUPPLY
Missionary statesman Hudson Taylor had complete trust in God's faithfulness. In his journal he wrote:
"Our heavenly Father is a very experienced One. He knows very well that His children wake up with a good appetite every morning... He sustained 3 million Israelites in the wilderness
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