Contributed by John Boquist on Aug 3, 2008
In 1530 the great reformer Martin Luther wrote: “I am not ashamed to confess publicly that next to theology there is no art which is the equal of music, for she alone, after theology, can do what otherwise only theology can accomplish, namely, quiet and cheer up the soul of man, which is clear
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Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 31, 2008
"Jesus' great sentence does not forever settle the question of Christians' relation to the state, because every day we must ask ourselves afresh if we are giving too little or too much of our energies to the political. Jesus' Caesar sentence is a slide rule asking us perpetually to readjust
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Wesleyan
Did you hear about the story of the GREAT ARGUMENT...
FIVE FINGERS GOT TOGETHER AND IN A HEATED DISCUSSION
THE ARGUMENT AROSE: WHO IS THE GREATEST OF THE FIVE
FINGERS?
The THUMB laid his claim: I am the greatest, I am the only opposing digit. I am used to HITCHHIKE.
The INDEX FINGER... I am the
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009
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The late great American jurist, judge, author, and Christian apologist, Simon Greenleaf (1783 - 1853), once said:
"There should be a readiness on our part, to investigate with candor to follow the truth wherever it may lead us, and to submit, without reserve or objection, to all the teachings of
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Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 18, 2007
In 1989 the SF Bay Area suffered a great earthquake. Katie and I were living there at the time. Growing up there, I had experienced many, many earthquakes – this was the first earthquake where I was truly frightened. After the earthquake I heard many stories about different people’s experiences.
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007
One of my seminary professors gave a great lecture one day when I was in my first year at the seminary. I was in awe of his knowledge. I went up to him after class and told him just how much I enjoyed the lecture and his vast Biblical
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Lutheran
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2007
The great British admiral Lord Nelson was known for treating vanquished opponents with courtesy and kindness. After one naval victory a defeated officer strode confidently across the quarterdeck of Nelson’s ship and offered the admiral his hand. With his own hand remaining at his side, Nelson
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Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 23, 2008
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Just before the death of the great comedian WC Fields a friend came to visit him in hospital, When he got there he was surprised to find W. C thumbing through a Bible. When
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Baptist
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Everyone has heard of Alexander the Great, one of history’s most cunning and powerful conquerors. He was an incredible leader, and fearless in battle. Riding his horse, Busephalis, he would often charge right into battle alongside his men. He was courageous beyond compare — a visionary and a
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
If I’m lost in one of the great wildernesses of America, I don’t want Donald Trump to be my guide — give me Survivorman! Give me Grizzly Adams! Give me someone who can get me
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Baptist
Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 24, 2010
WHAT OTHER GODS?
What other gods could we have besides the Lord? Plenty. For Israel there were the Canaanite Baals, those jolly nature gods whose worship was a rampage of gluttony, drunkenness, and ritual prostitution. For us there are still the great gods Sex, Shekels, and Stomach (an unholy
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Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 2, 2009
WHAT OTHER GODS?
What other gods could we have besides the Lord? Plenty. For Israel there were the Canaanite Baals, those jolly nature gods whose worship was a rampage of gluttony, drunkenness, and ritual prostitution. For us there are still the great gods Sex, Shekels, and Stomach (an unholy
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JEHOVAH IS STILL GOD
Gladys Aylward, missionary to China more than 50 years ago, was forced to flee when the Japanese invaded Yangcheng. But she couldn't leave her work behind. With only one assistant, she led a 100+ orphans over the mountains toward Free China.
During Gladys's harrowing journey
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Independent/Bible
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