Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2005
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Brian Mclaren says:
“I learned that the early church leaders described the Trinity using the term perichoresis (peri-circle, choresis-dance): the Trinity was an eternal dance of Father, Son and Spirit sharing mutual love, honour, happiness, joy and respect. Against this backdrop, God’s act of
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And the affects of mess is that it can distract us from what is good
Some time ago I visited a garden full of beautiful flowers
But it was not a pleasant place to be
You see that garden was full of fertilizer
Cow manure, blood and bone and it stunk…
The smell distracted me from the beauty of the
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Lutheran
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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While touring, Europe a tourist visited a lovely estate in Italy. He admired the beautiful garden encountering the gardener he said, "You've done a beautiful job. How long have you worked here?"
"Twenty-five years," came the answer.
"How often has the owner been to this estate?"
"Four
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Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003
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Money will buy:
· A bed, but not sleep.
· Books, but not brains.
· Food, but not appetite.
· A house, but not a home.
· Medicine, but not health.
· Amusement, but not
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Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 11, 2008
“Magic mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” These words are familiar to children of all ages. These are the words spoken by the queen in Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, as she gazes into her enchanted mirror. “Magic mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” The
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Lutheran
Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 13, 2002
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Have you heard the classic short story by O’Henry, "The Gift of the Magi?"
The story is about a young married couple who are very much in love. Christmas is approaching and neither one has enough money to buy the other a Christmas gift. Each one does have one prized possession that they hold dear
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Contributed by David Moore on Dec 9, 2008
A man was walking through an art gallery when he came upon a picture of the Lord Jesus dying upon the cross. He stopped and looked at the beautiful portrait of Calvary’s love. As he stared into the face of Christ, so full of agony the gallery guard tapped him on the shoulder. “Lower,” the guard
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One day, after a near eternity in the Garden of Eden, Adam calls out, "Lord, I have a problem."
"What’s the problem, Adam?", The Lord replies.
"Lord, I know you created me and have provided for me and surrounded me with this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, but I’m just not
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"There will be somethinganguish or elation That is peculiar to this day alone. I rise from sleep and say: Hail to the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Of all the joys of life...there is nothing more great, more refreshing, more beneficial in the widest sense of the word
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Contributed by Kl Burrus on Nov 19, 2007
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I read a story of a woman on vacation that was shopping in the finest stores. One day she saw the most beautiful cup she had ever seen. She went in bought the cup and everyday she would take the cup out and admire it. She would even talk to the cup and say, ’’I’m glad that I found you. You’re one
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Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 19, 2006
The Bride’s attitude to herself is summed up in Song of Songs 1:5 ‘Dark am I yet lovely.’ In the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice there’s a scene where Mr Darcy’s sisters are discussing with their brother the physical beauty or otherwise of Miss Elisabeth Bennett. The sisters negatively
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Contributed by Joseph Byrd on Mar 30, 2005
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I’m reminded of a little story about a Christian who dies and goes to heaven. He is met by St. Peter, who takes him on a tour of heaven. As they are going by beautiful golden buildings, he asked St. Peter what they were. St. Peter opened the door to one and there are thousands of beautiful golden
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