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  • A 24-Year-Old Man Literally Dreamed Of The Phone ...

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 22, 2007
     | 2,731 views

    A 24-year-old man literally dreamed of the phone number of his future wife one night and then, driven by his instinct, sent her a text message. Random recipient Michelle Kitson first appeared confused when she saw a message on her phone from an unknown number that read, "Did I meet you last night?" ...read more

  • Seizing Opportunities: -- A Lady Once Writing To ...

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 26, 2007
     | 1,756 views

    Seizing opportunities: -- A lady once writing to a young man in the navy, who was almost a stranger, thought, "Shall I close this as anybody would, or shall I say a word for my Master?" and lifting up her heart for a moment, she wrote, telling him that his constant change of scene and place was an ...read more

  • Many Cry, "Peace, Peace" When There Is No Peace  PRO

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,302 views

    Many cry, “Peace, peace when there is no peace.” Ill. Old First Church in the Court Square of Springfield is the oldest Church in the City. But, they have long ago departed from the Gospel and the Prince of Peace. For the last several year they have held a vigil to defend a woman’s right to choose ...read more

  • Magic Mirror, On The Wall, Who's The Fairest Of ...

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 11, 2008
     | 2,870 views

    “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 ...read more

  • Empty

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,284 views

    George Foreman instead March 1977. A few days before his fight with Jimmy Young in Puerto Rico. George stood on the hotel balcony and wondered about the meaning of life. He had come a long way in 28 years from poverty to wealth. He was the heavyweight Champion of the world. Yet in spite of his ...read more

  • I Was Reminded Of Two Young Ministry Students ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,726 views

    I was reminded of two young ministry students down south who stopped at a rickety old shack to “share the gospel.” There must have been a dozen kids running around apparently doing whatever they wanted. It was chaos. The house was falling apart. A woman completely and totally disheveled answered ...read more

  • Who Among Us Hast Not Feared Death At One Time Or ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 23, 2008
     | 2,096 views

    Who among us hast not feared death at one time or another? The chorus of a Bluegrass Gospel Song recorded by such artists as Loretta Lynn and Decatur, Illinois’, Alison Krauss sums it up so well: Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to die. Lord I wanna go to Heaven, but I don’t ...read more

  • A Light In Dark Places

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
     | 7,322 views

    A LIGHT IN DARK PLACES A young girl once consulted with her minister. "I cannot stick it out any longer. I am the only Christian in the factory where I work. I get nothing but taunts and sneers. It is more than I can stand. I am going to resign." "Will you tell me," asked the minister, "where ...read more

  • Many Years Ago, A Scottish Jesuit Priest ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
     | 1,748 views

    Many years ago, a Scottish Jesuit priest expressed to John Knox, his great frustration and confusion over the inconsistencies of his life. The following was Knox’s suggested prayer: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit, and put an end at Thy good pleasure to this my miserable life; for justice and truth ...read more

  • U.s. Supreme Court Has Declined To Hear A Case ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2008
     | 2,139 views

    U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the copyright protection given to so-called "orphan" works, or material for which the owner can't be found. Currently, books, movies and other material are entitled to copyright protection that lasts for the author's life and an additional ...read more

  • Is Marriage Necessary?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2008
     | 3,460 views

    IS MARRIAGE NECESSARY? 44% of Americans ages 20 to 69 believe marriage is not necessary in order to have a committed, fulfilling, life-long relationship, reports a Zogby/AOL poll. Marriage Savers' president Mike McManus finds the number shocking. He says, "People who are married live longer, ...read more

  • The Tv Is My Shepherd, My Spiritual Growth ...  PRO

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    1.The TV is my shepherd, My spiritual growth shall want; It makes me to sit down and do nothing for His Name’s sake. 2. It requires all my spare time; It keeps me from doing my Christian duty. It produces so many good shows that I must see; It restores my knowledge of the world. 3. It keeps me ...read more

  • Por Un Dólar — For A Dollar

    Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008
     | 2,991 views

    (ENGLISH TRANSLATION FOLLOWS) Cierto hombre vino un día a la iglesia con su familia. Cuando iban de regreso a casa comenzó a quejarse de esta manera: "la música estaba demasiado alta, el sermón fue demasiado largo. El que dio los anuncios parecía que ni el mismo sabía lo que decía. Como es posible ...read more

  • The Guillemot Is A Small Arctic Sea Bird That ...  PRO

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,666 views

    The guillemot is a small arctic sea bird that lives on the rocky cliffs of northern coastal regions. These birds flock together by the thousands in comparatively small areas. Because of the crowded conditions, hundreds of females lay their pear-shaped eggs side by side on a narrow ledge, in a long ...read more

  • Boat Without Oars

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 17, 2008
     | 2,230 views

    Boat Without Oars One day I was goofing off with a friend at the lake shore and we found a boat. It was a sixteen foot long metal tub with no identifying marks on it. The thing had apparently come loose from its moorings somewhere around the lake and come up against the eastern shore. So, being ...read more

  • Roller Coaster-Type Fear

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,123 views

    Roller Coaster-Type Fear Fear comes when our equilibrium is knocked out of whack. When I think such experiences one word comes to mind – roller coasters! It took me a long to time (I was 21) to finally ride a coaster. I was afraid of them. (Not now!) I remember being coaxed on one at Six Flags in ...read more

  • Light In Dark Places

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,672 views

    Light in Dark Places A young girl once consulted with her minister. "I cannot stick it out any longer. I am the only Christian in the factory where I work. I get nothing but taunts and sneers. It is more than I can stand. I am going to resign." "Will you tell me," asked the minister, "where ...read more

  • Many Years Ago, A Scottish Jesuit Priest ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2008
     | 1,773 views

    Many years ago, a Scottish Jesuit priest expressed to John Knox, his great frustration and confusion over the inconsistencies of his life. The following was Knox’s suggested prayer: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit, and put an end at Thy good pleasure to this my miserable life; for justice and ...read more

  • Many Years Ago, A Scottish Jesuit Priest ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
     | 2,623 views

    Many years ago, a Scottish Jesuit priest expressed to John Knox, his great frustration and confusion over the inconsistencies of his life. The following was Knox's suggested prayer: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit, and put an end at Thy good pleasure to this my miserable life; for justice and truth ...read more

  • There Was Once A Young Boy Who Went To Spend The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008
     | 2,172 views

    There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little lad said, "They ain't got it." Next he saw a colt in the field playing and kicking up its heels to which he ...read more