Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002
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Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man shouted to his friend, “Say a prayer, John. We’re
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Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 28, 2002
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A Persian king was lifted out of a life of poverty and deposited into the luxury of the royal throne. After he became the king, he sent some servants to the old shack that he once lived in. The place of his birth and rearing. The servants were instructed to gather every relic of that part of his
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 13, 2003
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OUR HOPE OF RESCUE
Did you see the story on CNN this past Sunday of the rescued POWs? When Kenneth Krueger pulled his
big rig in front of former POW Shoshana Johnson’s home and began whooping and blowing on the horn, I understood the joy and relief that she was alive and would be home soon.
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Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004
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In “Let’s Roll: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage”, Lisa Beamer reflects on the loss of her dad. She says,
“Slowly, I began to understand that the plans God has for us don’t just include “good things”, but the whole array of human events. The “prospering” he talks about in the book of
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Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
I heard the true story the other day of a grandmother who was going to be baptized and her whole family was there to watch. They had tried to tell the 6 year old grandson what was happening, how Grandma was dying to sin and being baptized into Christ and so as they waited for Grandma to come out
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Christian Church
Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004
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A pastor who lived for 18 years in a leper colony tell about an experience where a leper came running in from the field. The leper says to the pastor, “Look, look, one of my fingers fell off.? You are all aware of what happens when you have leprosy. You loose sense of pain, and your limbs begin
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Adventist
Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
There is a story of a farm boy who accidentally overturned his wagonload of Corn in the road. The farmer who lived nearby came to investigate.
"Hey, Willis," he called out, "forget your troubles for a spell and come on in and have dinner with us. Then I’ll help you get the wagon up."
"That’s
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Methodist
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MANNA TO A TEEN'S SOUL
Mr. Redden was a part of the church of my childhood; he’s now with the Lord. One time he was a chaperone for our youth group. He was very much on the edge of a great spiritual defeat. I was only about 12 or 13, but Mr. Redden found himself sharing his tough time with me. I
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United Methodist
Contributed by Et Tapper on Feb 9, 2009
I’m reminded of the story of two men who were walking through a field one day and spotted an enraged bull. Instantly, the darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent that they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, one of the men shouted to the other,
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jan 17, 2010
CARRYING HOPE IN YOUR HEART
Vaclav Havel expresidente de Checoslovaquia dijo: "No soy un optimista porque no estoy seguro de que todo vaya a acabar bien; tampoco soy un pesimista porque no estoy seguro de que todo vaya a acabar mal. Yo solo llevo esperanza en mi corazon... y le doy gracias a Dios
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Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
BUY LESS, LOVE MORE
Shane Claiborne writes:
I am incredibly hopeful this Advent, because there are so many signs of Christians who are longing for new ways to celebrate our Savior that are not cluttered with the noise of shopping and infected with the myth that happiness must be purchased. On the
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Methodist
Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011
POTATO PROVISION
I remember just a few years ago when we lived in Poland as missionaries. We were struggling so much financially. The dollar had plunged in value and we lost about 1/3 of the value of our money and were wondering if we would have to return back to the States. So we were praying for
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Lutheran
Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2011
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THE BIBLE TREASURE
Kathleen Norris tells the story of a South Dakota rancher and his bride who received a leather-bound Bible as a wedding gift from the groom's grandfather. They wrote a thank-you note and stowed the Bible away on a closet shelf, out of the way.
As time passed, the grandfather
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Congregational
Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 20, 2022
First National Thanksgiving Proclamation
Whereas, it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; Whereas, both the houses of Congress have, by their joint committee,
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Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 13, 2008
What is God worth? Theses are lyrics from the popular song "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls.
“And I´d give up forever to touch you...You´re the closest to heaven that I´ll ever be.”
Some people will give up eternity for something
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Pentecostal
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