A Roman historian named Tertullian, who lived in the late second to early third centuries (AD 155-220), wrote that even those who opposed Christianity knew that the mutual love of those who followed Christ was unique.
“Our care for the derelict and our active love have become our distinctive sign
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Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002
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Joe Bailey in his book "A View From a Hearse" tells of the day his boy died of cancer. He had returned to the clinic to thank them for their kindness and care of his son. As he spoke to the receptionist, she motioned toward a woman whose son was playing quietly with toys in the waiting area. "He
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 7, 2003
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I'M STANDING FOR MY MARRIAGE
A former Pastor in Seattle, WA wrote a power statement about marriage…
I am standing for the healing of my marriage!
I won’t give up, give in, give out, or give over till that healing takes place.
I made a vow; I said the words; I gave the pledge; I gave a ring; I
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Contributed by Dean Morgan on Feb 18, 2005
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Twas The Night Before Jesus Came
Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house
Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care
In hopes that Jesus would not come there.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2010
THE SPEAKER WHO COULDN'T SPEAK
I’ve just come across the remarkable true story of Charlie Wedemeyer from California. Charlie coached a high-school football team to the only state championship they’ve ever won. One day, the author Zig Ziglar attended a practice session with Charlie and his team. As
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Anglican
Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 3, 2010
Do you believe in the God of surprises?
Now, let’s be clear, just in case anyone’s not sure. Although The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my favourite books, and one of my favourite films, I know that it’s only make-believe; but just like the parables that Jesus told – the stories he
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Anglican
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WHAT IF THERE WAS NO CHRISTMAS?
Lets ponder the what if - say- the antichrist powers would have defeated Christ at birth and therefore eliminated Christianity? what would have been lost?
i. There would be no Christmas joy
ii. There would be no kids smiles
iii. There would be no Merry Christmas
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Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 9, 2008
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Max Lucado tells the story in his book, 3:16, Numbers of Hope, about Team Hoyt…
Team Hoyt consists of a father-son squad: Dick and Rick. They race. They race a lot. Sixty-four marathons. Two hundred and six triathlons. Six triathlons at Ironman distance. Two hundred and four 10K runs. Since 1975,
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Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 12, 2025
Before the angels broke their silence,
Before the star began to shine,
Before the virgin's womb held heaven,
Before God crossed that boundary line—
We waited in the darkness, heavy,
With prophets' voices growing dim,
Four hundred years of heaven's quiet,
No burning bush, no
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Methodist
Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
Oscar Romero once said this: “Christianity is not a collection of…laws to be obeyed…Christianity is a person, one who
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Baptist
Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 13, 2025
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[198]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – O FOREST, HOW YOU WEEP IN PAIN
This is a serious poem and I like it very much. Like most of my poems it comes out of some personal experience.
If this was a musical composition it would be in a minor key. The summary is, “O forest, how you weep in pain, but
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 13, 2025
[200]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – ON THE EMMAUS ROAD – EASTER POEM
The greatest bible study in history happened on the road leading to Emmaus.
The reason why the disciples, who were still in shock, did not understand the events that were unfolding rapidly before them, was that they did not
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Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
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Josh McDowell wisely stated, “The greatest thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” And the greatest thing a mother
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