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  • Mother Theresa Tells The Story Of Ministering To ...  PRO

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    Mother Theresa tells the story of ministering to an old woman dying from starvation: “One evening we went out, and we picked up four people from the street. And one of them was in a most terrible condition. I told the sisters, ‘You take care of the other three; I will take care of the one who ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Minister Of A Church In A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    The story is told of a minister of a church in a small community, retiring after 40 years of service to the church and that community. 1) It was a big day, grand celebration, as an expression of gratitude for all he had done. A young man from the community who had made it big in the theater came ...read more

  • C.s. Lewis On Rewards

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,913 views

    C.S. Lewis on Rewards It is God’s perfect plan and will to give a reward to those who faithfully trust and obey Him. And it is not unspiritual to expect and anticipate those rewards, if we do so in a spirit of humility and gratitude-knowing that God’s rewards manifest His grace to the undeserving. ...read more

  • A Mother's Marred Hands  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 13, 2011
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,143 views

    A MOTHER'S MARRED HANDS There was a teenager who didn’t want to be seen in public with her mother, because her mother’s arms were terribly disfigured. One day when her mother took her shopping and reached out her hand, a clerk looked horrified. Later, crying, the girl told her how embarrassed she ...read more

  • 10th Birthday

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
     | 4,133 views

    Donald Whitney tells us of his 10th birthday. He invited 8 friends. They played football and basketball, enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers, then devoured ice cream and cake. “The climax was a gift from me to them. Nothing was too good for my friends. I was going to pay their way to the most ...read more

  • God Moves In A Mysterious Way  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,613 views

    Title: God Moves in a Mysterious Way The hymn God Moves in a Mysterious Way has been a source of great comfort and blessing to many of God’s people since William Cowper wrote it in the 18th century. Yet few people know of the unusual circumstances that led to its composition. William ...read more

  • Wonderful Burden

    Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Jan 20, 2007
     | 3,258 views

    Wonderful Burden One morning R. C. Chapman, a devout Christian, was asked how he was feeling. "I’m burdened this morning!" was his reply. But his happy countenance contradicted his words. So the questioner exclaimed in surprise, "Are you really burdened, Mr. Chapman?" "Yes, but it’s a wonderful ...read more

  • In A Recent Column In Leadership Weekly, Gordon ...  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,208 views

    In a recent column in Leadership Weekly, Gordon MacDonald, a retired pastor and editor at large for Leadership, a journal for pastors, reflected on a comment from Louis Berkhof who said, "God does not want us as objects but as covenant partners, partners who can converse. He desires our ...read more

  • Wonderful Burden

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
     | 2,789 views

    Wonderful Burden One morning R. C. Chapman, a devout Christian, was asked how he was feeling. “I’m burdened this morning!” was his reply. But his happy countenance contradicted his words. So the questioner exclaimed in surprise, “Are you really burdened, Mr. Chapman?” “Yes, but it’s a wonderful ...read more

  • The King Who Owned Everything

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    Once upon a time there was a king who ruled a vast domain. He was the wealthiest person in the world: thousands of horses, dozens of homes, access to anything his heart desired. There was nothing anyone could give him that he did not already possess. One day at the door of the throne room a ...read more

  • Don't Wait

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
     | 2,623 views

    DON'T WAIT Allison was an upbeat, enthusiastic teen. She was positive, eager, and energetic. She was one of the teens in my group and was always a joy. It was terrible the day I got the call about her dad. Allison’s dad died suddenly of a massive heart attack sitting in his office at work one ...read more

  • Allison Was An Upbeat, Enthusiastic Teen. She ...

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008
     | 1,174 views

    Allison was an upbeat, enthusiastic teen. She was positive, eager, and energetic. She was one of the teens in my group and was always a joy. It was terrible the day I got the call about her dad. Allison’s dad died suddenly of a massive heart attack sitting in his office at work one day. I got ...read more

  • Happiness Vs. Joy

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 15, 2008
     | 3,354 views

    HAPPINESS VS. JOY There is a pretty common belief that differentiates between happiness and joy. This is one that I believe. Happiness is based on circumstances. Expensive gifts and good food and parties and celebrations and Christmas lights can bring happiness. But they are only temporary. They ...read more

  • A Grief Observed

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 20, 2022
     | 1,680 views

    C.S. Lewis married when he was older to a woman named Joy. Joy got cancer and died just some years after they were married. Lewis, being a writer, wrote down his thoughts after she died in a journal. He turned that journal in a book called, “A Grief Observed.” The first few pages are somewhat ...read more

  • During The War In Vietnam, A Young West Point ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    During the war in Vietnam, a young West Point graduate was sent over to lead a group of new recruits into battle. He did his job well, trying his best to keep his from ambush and death. But one night when they had been under attack, he was unable to get just one of his men to safety. The soldier ...read more

  • I Am Thankful For…  PRO

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,265 views

    I am Thankful for......... ....the taxes I pay ....because it means I’m employed. ....the clothes that fit a little too snug ....because it means I have enough to eat. ....my shadow who watches me work ....because it means I am out in the sunshine. ....a lawn that needs mowing, windows ...read more

  • At The Beginning Of The World War Ii, Israel ...  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,504 views

    At the beginning of the World War II, Israel Eugenio was the chief Rabbi of Rome. The Nazis occupied Rome in September 1943. The Nazi officer Kappler demanded 50 kg of gold in place of the Jews. The Jews feverishly managed to collect 35 kg. The chief Rabbi Zolli realized his helplessness. For the ...read more

  • The Wondrous Cross  PRO

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,643 views

    THE WONDROUS CROSS Gal. 6:14 inspired Isaac Watts to compose one of modern Christendom’s favorite hymns. While preparing for a communion service in 1707, Isaac Watts wrote this deeply moving and very personal expression of gratitude for the amazing love that the death of Christ on the cross ...read more

  • Is He Like Bill?  PRO

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    "IS HE LIKE BILL?" Bill was a drunk, converted at a city mission. Before his conversion he had gained a reputation as a tramp and alcoholic for whom there was no hope. But when he was converted everything changed. He became the most caring person at the mission. He spent all his days there doing ...read more

  • R.c. Chapman On Psalm 68:19

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 2,609 views

    R.C. CHAPMAN ON PSALM 68:19 Robert Chapman is not too well known among Christians. He did not author any monumental books. His friends said he would never make a good preacher. Chapman was not a world-wide evangelist. He lead no great mission to foreign lands; instead he laboured for 70 years in a ...read more

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