Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 6, 2002
[Beauty of Unity, Citation: Mike Royko, One More Time (University of Chicago Press, 1999), pp. 85-87; submitted by Dallas Roark, Emporia, Kansas]
The late columnist Mike Royko writes about a conversation he had with Slats Grobnik, a man who sold Christmas trees.
Slats remembered one couple on the
...read more
Denomination:
Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 8, 2002
based on 26 ratings
| 1,868 views
Scripture: Ezekiel 17:3b
“A great eagle with broad wings full of many-colored feathers came to
Lebanon. He took hold of the highest branch of a cedar tree”
"Twigs" written by Chris Harken from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA
A female eagle has an interesting way of picking a mate. She will pick
up
...read more
Scripture:
Denomination:
Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003
based on 1 rating
| 6,651 views
My Way
And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, I’ll say it clear,
I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain.
I’ve lived a life that’s full.
I’ve traveled each and ev’ry highway;
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Regrets, I’ve had a few;
But then again,
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Baptist
Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003
based on 3 ratings
| 1,921 views
As a two and three-year old I used to gather all my stuffed animals together and stand up on box and begin to “preach” to them. My Mom called me her “little preacher boy.” As a child God put within my imagination the dream of being a preacher.
As a teenager I began to pursue my divine-daring
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Assembly Of God
Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 23, 2003
based on 56 ratings
| 2,959 views
THE FATHER'S DAY TOP TEN LIST OF
THINGS YOU'VE BEEN ITCHIN'TO SAY FOR YEARS NOW...
We often hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Ok
- well now hear the guys’ side - it’s only fair - - realizing of course that Father’s Day is the only day of the year we could get away with it!)
#10 Whenever
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Methodist
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
Jesus] said to them, "Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.. --Mark 6:31
Philip Melancthon, the great Reformation theologian, once said to his friend Martin Luther, "This day you and I will discuss the governance of the universe." What Luther said in response was
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006
based on 4 ratings
| 2,334 views
When Steve Henning of Huntley, Illinois, was two years old, he contracted spinal meningitis. It was the winter of 1943, and because of World War II, doctors had a shortage of penicillin and could not provide Steve the treatment he needed. Sadly, he lost his hearing.
For 57 years, Steve could not
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Evangelical/Non-Denominational
based on 1 rating
| 2,792 views
The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation.
Instead his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present.
When he opened it, he found it to be a box containing a leather bound Bible, with his name inscribed on the
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Anglican
Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004
based on 8 ratings
| 4,589 views
There is a remarkable prison in Brazil. For over twenty years the government has allowed two Christians to run the prison. The prison is called “Humaita” and it runs on Christian principles. All the work is done by the prisoners, except that which is required by two full-time staff. Families
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Pentecostal
Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004
based on 2 ratings
| 3,158 views
One evening mother was busy fixing supper. Her little boy came up to her and gave her a piece of paper. She dries her hands on her apron and reads.
For cutting the grass: $5.00 For cleaning up my room this week: $1.00 For going to the store for you: $.50 Baby-sitting my kid brother while
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Adventist
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004
based on 12 ratings
| 3,498 views
There is an ancient door on display in St. Patrick’s cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. The rough hewn door has a rectangular hole hacked out in its center. It is called the “Door of Reconciliation,” and gives rise to the Irish expression of “chancing one’s arm.” In 1492, two prominent Irish
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Methodist
Contributed by Thomas H on Jan 21, 2005
based on 2 ratings
| 4,988 views
So, what is a disciple? Is a disciple a pupil? Is a disciple a student? Is he or she someone who learns all about the Bible so they will know a lot? So they can rattle off the five points of Calvinism or give a deep discussion on the differences between premillennialism, post millennialism and
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Baptist
Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 24, 2009
CULTURAL DESENSITIZATION
One evening Ardie and I decided we needed to get out of the house. On an impulse, we went looking for a good movie. When we got to the theater, we didn't recognize any of the movies that were playing, so we just picked one. It was titled "District 13" . . . big mistake!
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Presbyterian/Reformed