Contributed by Tim White on Jan 23, 2012
SURRENDER IS THE FIRST STEP
I have been told that there is a certain live animal trap that, if the trapped animal would simply back up a little, the trapping device would relax and he could escape.
That is the shape of mankind. If we would just let go of control of our lives, we would find
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Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 9, 2024
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SEVEN STAGES OF TEMPTATION
1 THE LOOK --- "When he is drawn away"
2 THE LUST --- "By his own desires"
3 THE LURE --- "And Enticed"
4 THE CONCEPTION ---- "When desire has conceived"
5 THE BIRTH -- "It gives birth to sin"
6 THE GROWTH
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Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002
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Value of Life A store owner was tacking a sign above his door that read ’Puppies for Sale.’ These signs had a weird way of attracting children. And sure enough, a little boy appeared at the sign. "How much are you gonna sell those puppies for?" he asked. The store owner replied" Anywhere from
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Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 2, 2003
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ILLUSTRATION… Retold from "The Book of Virtues" Editor: William J. Bennett
There is a story that centers on a king and the members of his court who were continually full of flattery. "You are the greatest man that ever lived...You are the most powerful king of all...Your highness, there is nothing
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Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005
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One of my favorite stories (and I am not sure that I have shared it before, and if I have, please bear with me) comes from Keith Miller in his men’s devotional book, A Habitation of Dragons. It is the story of a well-to-do attorney who experiences a true change of life and heart when he gives
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Church Of God
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THE FERN AND BAMBOO STORY
One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. "God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me..."Look around", He
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Ann Landers Columnist receives an average of 10,000 letter each month, nearly all of them with problems. She was asked if there was one predominant theme in the letters she received, She said, “the one problem above all others seems to be fear. People are afraid of losing their Job, their wealth
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Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 8, 2003
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GOD WORKS IN THREE’S (foundations of grace) death, burial, resurrection; (the kingdom of God) righteousness, peace, Holy Ghost ;( the greatness of God) was, is, is to come ;( three manifestations of God) Father, Son, Holy Ghost ;( in him we) live, move, have our being ;( now abideth these)
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 17, 2003
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THE LOOK OF EVIL
“The greatest evil is not done in those sordid dens of evil that Dickens loved to paint... but is conceived and ordered (moved, seconded, carried and minuted) in clean, carpeted, warmed, well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white collars and cut fingernails and smooth-shaven
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Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 12, 2004
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Alana and I have a Marriage Covenant that hangs on the wall at our house. As soon as you walk in the door it is the first thing you see. We had a special anniversary dinner with our children and explained that this document was an outward sign of our commitment to never divorce. We vowed to each
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Baptist
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In the 60’s Simon and Garfunkel wrote this
I am a rock,
I am an island.
I’ve built walls,
A fortress deep and mighty,
That none may penetrate.
I have no need of friendship;
friendship causes pain.
It’s laughter and it’s loving I disdain.
I am a rock,
I am an
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Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 18, 2005
“I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ
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