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  • When Charles Schwab Was 70 Years Old, He Made The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Nov 13, 2003
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    When Charles Schwab was 70 years old, he made the following statement. These words were spoken for the record in a court of law after he’d just won a nuisance suit. He said, “I’d like to say here in a court of law, and speaking as an old man, that 9/10ths of my troubles are traceable to my being ...read more

  • Recently Kgo Talk Radio In San Francisco ...  PRO

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Jul 5, 2004
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     | 3,317 views

    Recently KGO talk radio in San Francisco conducted a call-in poll. Ronn Owens invited listeners to express their opinion. Thirty-five percent said yes, 33 percent said no and 32 percent were undecided. One listener, aghast at the large number of undecideds, protested, "It’s this sort of apathy ...read more

  • Master & Commander Clip: Chap: 15 Start: 0:49:47 ...

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 15, 2005
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    Master & Commander clip: Chap: 15 Start: 0:49:47 End: 0:53:20 -3:43 ) What a heart-retching decision by that Commander. If he doesn’t cut the ropes to the wreckage it will become a “sea anchor” killing everyone on board. If he does cut the ropes he sacrifices one of his men, Mr. Warley. But ...read more

  • Daddy's Footprints

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 26, 2006
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    DADDY’S FOOTPRINTS "Walk a little slower Daddy", said a child so small. "I’m following in your footsteps and I don’t want to fall. Sometimes your steps are very fast. Sometimes they’re hard to see; So walk a little slower, Daddy, For you are leading me. Someday when I’m all grown up, You’re what ...read more

  • Daddy's Footprints

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 27, 2006
     | 1,430 views

    DADDY’S FOOTPRINTS "Walk a little slower Daddy", said a child so small. "I’m following in your footsteps and I don’t want to fall. Sometimes your steps are very fast. Sometimes they’re hard to see; So walk a little slower, Daddy, For you are leading me. Someday when I’m all grown up, You’re what ...read more

  • What Does This Faith Look Like? I Know A Young ...

    Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 8, 2007
     | 1,821 views

    What does this faith look like? I know a young lady from a Muslim family. She’s not Arab. Stephanie is from OK. Some people shared the gospel with her at OU and she wanted to give her life to Christ. Her family told her that if she made that choice she would be dead to them. She made her ...read more

  • Sleepless In America The National Sleep ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007
     | 2,730 views

    Sleepless In America The National Sleep Foundation says the culprits are: Email: It just won’t let us unplug. Caffeine: Our sleep shortage has deepened in lockstep with the rising popularity of gourmet coffee. Alcohol: Alcohol compromises deep sleep and robs us of much-needed rest. Lack of ...read more

  • The Royal Palace In Tehran In Iran ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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     | 1,997 views

    Illustration: The royal palace in Tehran in Iran has one of the most beautiful entrances in the entire world. When the palace was planned the architects sent an order to Paris for Mirrors to cover the entrance walls. The mirrors finally arrived in their crates. When they took the crates apart all ...read more

  • Given Permission By The Judge To Speak To The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Given permission by the judge to speak to the audience, he made the following statement: "I’d like to say here in a court of law, and speaking as an old man, that nine-tenths of my troubles are traceable to my being kind to others. Look, you young people, if you want to steer away from trouble, be ...read more

  • In The Eleventh Century, King Henry Iii Of ...

    Contributed by Traci Loewe on Jul 30, 2007
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    In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life in the monastery. "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, ...read more

  • --Ill>years Ago In A Coca Cola Commercial On ...

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 21, 2007
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    ----ILL>Years ago in a Coca Cola commercial on t.v., Pittsburgh Steeler linebacker Mean Joe Green is shown heading into the players’ tunnel to his dressing room after a hard game. A young fan gets his attention, then gives him a Coke. He takes the Coke and turns away to walk on down the tunnel, ...read more

  • There Is A Problem, However. Buglers Are Not ...

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 28, 2008
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    There is a problem, however. Buglers are not common musicians anymore. It’s hard to find someone to fulfill this role given as a “right” to veterans. In order to allow the bill to continue being fulfilled, a new “bugle” has been developed. This bugle is actually no bugle at all, but an mp3 player ...read more

  • I Remember A Youth Minister Saying Years Ago "My ...

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008
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     | 2,117 views

    I remember a Youth Minister saying years ago "My problem is not motivating people; My problem is people DE-motivating me!" From years in ministry I have learned the hard way that People will disappoint you. People will oppose you. People will see themselves in competition with you. Sometimes in ...read more

  • Vow Of Silence

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 31, 2008
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    Vow of Silence A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first ten years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another ten years, the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. He said, "Bed ...read more

  • Someone Once Wrote; And, I Quote: "Whoso Draws ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008
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    Someone once wrote; and, I quote: "Whoso draws nigh to God one step through doubtings dim, God will advance a mile in blazing light to Him." The late great American author, lecturer, and radio commentator, Will Oursler (1913 - 1985), once said: "The beginning of faith is the beginning of our ...read more

  • Dad, Are You God?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 20, 2009
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    DAD, ARE YOU GOD? One day after church, the pastor asked his little boy what he learned in Sunday school. The lad said, "I learned that God loves me more than anything else in the whole world." "What else did you learn?" asked his dad. "I learned that when I’m bad, He spanks real hard." "What ...read more

  • Finishing The Race Together

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009
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    FINISHING THE RACE TOGETHER Several years ago, five handicapped finalists gathered at the starting line for the Special Olympics. They had all trained hard for this day. Hearts were pounding. And each one wanted to win. The starter’s gun discharged and the athletes exploded from their crouched ...read more

  • Why Women Choose Abortions From National Right To ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010
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    Why women choose abortions from National Right to Life: Ē Social Reasons (given as primary reason) Ē 25% - Feels unready for child/responsibility Ē 23% - Feels she can't afford baby Ē 19% - Has all the children she wants Ē 8% - Relationship problems/Single Ē 7% - Feels she isn't mature ...read more

  • This Past Week, Another And I Hosted A Hospice ...

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 26, 2010
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    This past week, another and I hosted a Hospice luncheon at which the speaker was a woman named Elaine Magruder. Elaine is a nurse who lives in Midland, Texas, and she tells how God sent her to Vietnam to start the first hospice program there. To hear her story is truly inspirational. Elaine says ...read more

  • University Of Louisville Psychologist Michael ...

    Contributed by David Ward on Apr 1, 2010
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    University of Louisville psychologist Michael Cunningham recently did an extensive study of the most common complaints men and women have about each other. Here is what he discovered: 1. The most common complaints men have re: women include: a. the silent treatment b. bringing up past ...read more