Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 6, 2004
When my wife and I were married in 1981 and went on our honeymoon we took a day trip to Peggy’s Cove in the Province of Nova Scotia and had the pleasure of talking with DeGarthe, a resident artist. He owned a small house along the rocky cliff of Peggy’s Cove and in fact in his backyard was this
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Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 19, 2024
It’s two days after Christmas. The celebrations are over. The presents have been put up. Another Christmas in the books. Christmas 2024 will now take its place among all the Christmases passed.
I wonder what Mary was thinking two days after the first Christmas. It’s been quite a ride. How could she
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Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
Finally, we give, give, give. Jesus left his heavenly throne, laid aside the glory that was his, and came to us. He gave his life on the cross of Calvary that we might be redeemed and reconciled to God. He gave us life, and he has blessed us beyond even our ability to measure. Giving is a
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 19, 2009
The American Memorial Day weekend automobile race known as the Indianapolis 500 (a.k.a. Indy 500) attracts 400,000 spectators every year! It is probably the largest single sporting event that draws such a large crowd. The race requires many pit-stops – tire changes, fuel, oil, or repairs when
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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Faith is the bucket of power lowered by the rope of prayer into the well of Gods abundance. What we bring up depends upon what we let down.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Let the pulpit resound with the doctrine and sentiments of religious liberty. Let us hear of the dignity of man's nature, and the noble rank he holds among the works of God.... Let it be known
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Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 15, 2008
Xmas or CHRISTmas ?
I used to get annoyed when I saw the word 'Xmas' as an abbreviation for 'Christmas' as it seemed to take something of the wonder out of the story of Jesus coming to our world as a baby in order to become the Saviour of the World. It was all part of the commercialising this
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Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 14, 2009
Not long ago my family and I were on vacation at Disney World in Florida. Everything at Disney World is of course of a very inflated price and occasionally of an inflated value. One morning we were waiting for a transport shuttle to take us from our Disney resort where we were staying to one of
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Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 8, 2008
Illustration: Take out and hold up a $20 bill. Ask, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Crumple the $20 bill up, and then ask, “Who still wants it?” “What if I do this?” Drop it on the ground and start it grind it into the floor with your shoe. Pick it up, crumpled and dirty. “Now, who still wants
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Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009
I’m sort of surprised about the timetable for Philip’s journey. God commands him to get up and depart about noon. It reminds me of Robbie O’ Connell, an Irish musician who lives in the U.S., when he went back to Ireland to chase down some authentic folk songs that hadn’t yet been recorded. Since
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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C. Over the centuries people have come up with a lot of different ideas about Christian stewardship and giving.
1. There’s a story told about a couple of guys who were discussing their approaches to giving.
a. One man said, “Here’s how I decide how much to give. I cash my paycheck in small bills,
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Blackaby shares from his book “The Power of the Call” pages 10-14 on a clear picture of what one looks like who is called by God into pastoral ministry:
i. The pastor is chosen
ii. He is chosen by God
iii. He is chosen by God to be His servant
iv. He is chosen by God to shepherd His people
v. He
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Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Aug 28, 2003
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The Ant and the Contact Lens
A true story by Josh and Karen Zarandona
Brenda was a young woman who was invited to go rock climbing. Although she was very scared, she went with her group to a tremendous granite cliff. In spite of her fear, she put on the gear, took a hold on the rope, and started
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Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 24, 2007
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Dr. James Dobson relates a story of an elderly woman named Stella Thornhope who was struggling with her first Christmas alone. Her husband had died just a few months prior through a slow developing cancer. Now, several days before Christmas, she was almost snowed in by a brutal weather system. She
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