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                    LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE
James Moore tells about a man named George. George was a peacemaker with a big heart and wonderful sense of humor. Everyone loved George at church, and he was respected at the hospital where he worked. The reason why so many people loved George was because he was always kind
                    
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                    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
                
                
                
                    Touching in Church
What is all this touching in church? It used to be a person could come to church and sit in the pew and not be bothered by all this friendliness and certainly not by touching. I used to come to church and leave untouched. Now I have to be nervous about what is expected of me. I
                    
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                    Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 9, 2009
                
                
                
                    THE LOVE IS THE DIFFERENCE
Edward Perry wrote an article entitled, "Where are the People?"  It is a summary of his findings on why churches lose or gain members.  He concluded that the "key is how people do or do not nurture and support each other in the local congregation."  He says, "We
                    
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                    Contributed by Donnie  Martin on Apr 14, 2010
                
                
                
                    THE LOVE FOR GOD'S HOUSE
No wonder the Psalmist longed for God’s House. It is sad that many people, even some who claim to know Christ, take so little interest in His church-—the Church He purchased with His own blood. 
Some people only show up on important occasions in life. The only time the
                    
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                    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 15, 2005
                
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    “Labor is no substitute for love; neither is purity a substitute for passion.  The church must have both if
                    
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                    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004
                
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    There is a plaque on a church building in England that reads like this: "In the year 1653, when all things sacred throughout the land were either demolished or profaned, Sir Robert Shirley built this church. His singular praise is this: To have done the best of things in the worst of times." In
                    
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                    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
                
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    If you are ever going to love me,
Love me now, while I can know
The sweet and tender feelings
Which from true affection flow.
Love me now While I am living.
Do not wait until I’m gone
And then have it chiseled in marble,
Sweet words on ice-cold stone.
If you have tender thoughts of me,
Please
                    
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                    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 13, 2013
                
                
                
                    IS YOUR CHURCH AN ENCYCLOPEDIA?
There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and in the window he saw a book with the title, "How to Hug."
He was taken by the title and, being of a somewhat romantic nature, went in to buy the book. To his chagrin, he
                    
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                    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 25, 2001
                
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    Jerome, the Church historian, relates of the Apostle John that, when he became old he used to go among the churches and assemblies, everywhere repeating the words, “Little children, love one another.”  His disciples, wearied by the constant repetition, asked him why he always said this.  “Because,”
                    
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                    W.A. Criswell was pastor of a country church when he was in college. He had a family in his church named Davison. They were some of the finest people. One day he complimented one of the Davisons on their love and loyality to Christ. He said, "Tell me why the Davisons are so devoted and active for
                    
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                    Contributed by Donnie  Martin on Feb 9, 2009
                
                
                
                    Years ago I was the Associate Pastor of a church in Camden, Arkansas. Shirley and I were asked to go to Triple S Bible Camp with the young people of the church. The preachers asked to preach to the teens and youth workers were very abusive in their approach. One preacher referred to women who wore
                    
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                    The dear lady was visiting the church for the first time.  The Pastor’s family was greeting the worshipers at the front door after the service.   They happened to be having a dinner on the grounds, and the Pastor invited the rather stout visitor to stay.  
Said the dear lady to the Parson, "Your
                    
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