Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 23, 2009
SEA SPONGE COLLECTION AND THE SPIRIT
When my wife Christina and I lived in Tarpon Springs, Florida, one of our favorite places to visit was the Greek Sponge Docks. We lived on a few blocks away, in fact, and we would often take evening walks past the boats, restaurants, and little shops that are
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It was a state campground near Old Walker Mine in late September. My father and I pulled in about 11:30 at night and setting up camp what I remember most was the night sky. It was black, not dark but black. The stars were clearer, huge, close and more brilliant than I’d ever seen them or could
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 1, 2005
Illus.: “In Prison With Three Books”
The editor of a well-known London newspaper sent a letter of inquiry to 100 professors, authors, merchants, and other professional people. The inquiry was, “Suppose you were sent to prison for 3 years and you could only take 3 books with you. Which 3 would you
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Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005
We missed him. Our chance to change things came and passed and we did not know it was there. A dark-skinned little boy sat through Sunday School classes for three years at a great Baptist Church (First Church, San Antonio) but some one missed him. His name was Sirhan Sirhan, and at age 24 he shot
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005
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Our five senses give us some astonishing capabilities. We can see a candle’s flame 30 miles away on a dark, clear night, and smell a single drop of perfume diffused in a three-room apartment. We can taste . 04 ounce of table salt in 530 quarts of water. Our sense of touch can detect a pressure that
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007
Night driving with pouring rain is difficult driving. The water can create slippery surfaces and oncoming traffic¡¦s lights are reflected off the water with blinding effects. If you remove the image of oncoming traffic and place yourself on a deserted road with heavy rain, the experience becomes
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2009
he fiction book of William Golding, The Lord of the Flies, tells about several boys that are abandoned on an island. The beginning of the book is full of hope despite their circumstances. Ralph, one of the boys and the main character of the book, is elected leader. However, through time, we
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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Psalms 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light for my path.
• There is only a THIN LINE BETWEEN TRUTH AND DARKNESS ( Practicing YOGA and rituals than do not conform to the word of God / selecting MOVIES to watch). Do not get entangled into the pattern of the world.
• Travel
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Baptist
Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jan 14, 2013
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LIFTING THE FEAR
A story is told of a child who had to walk each evening past a dark, spooky house. Some adults sought to give him courage. One handed him a good luck charm to ward off the ghosts. Another had a light put on the dreaded corner. Still another said earnestly, "It is sinful to be
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Assembly Of God
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I Know
I know He is the beginning, so why do I worry about the end.
I know He is the creator, so why do I wonder who will destroy.
I know He has forgiven me, so why can't I forgive myself.
I know He is a healer, so why do I speak of sickness.
I know He can do all things, so why do I say I
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Contributed by Tony Miano on May 21, 2001
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“H. G. Spafford was a businessman in Chicago. He was a dedicated Christian. [There were times in his life when the wisdom he followed was earthly, unspiritual, and subject to the enemy’s schemes]. He had some serious financial reversals, and during the time of readjustment, he lost his
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Contributed by Steve Stewart on Apr 6, 2004
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A NEW SPIRIT AND OPPORTUNITY
A few years ago a young girl by the name of Sofi was born in Siberia, a bitterly cold and desolate area of Russia. A difficult place to be a child but Sofi’s life was going to be even rougher than most. She was an orphan. Then suddenly at the age of 2 she was adopted,
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Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 19, 2004
I was invited to be a valet for Mid Americas corvette rally. It was so amazing. I got to drive a 63 coverable, a crème white 69; I drove more 2000 models than I can count. Each one got my adrenaline pumping, and I was amazed by the power each car had. I was parking them in the grass below these
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Methodist
Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 21, 2007
Isaac Watts was a well known minister and writer of songs in the 1700’s. Among his better known songs are, “Joy to the World,” “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and “I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath.” The theme of this last hymn reflects Isaac’s great interest in the afterlife with Christ.
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Presbyterian/Reformed
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