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AN EXTREME CASE Here is an extreme case of a human being so convicted of doing right that he helped criminals.
The father of the famous German philosopher, Emanuel Kant, was and old man and was traveling on a perilous journey through the forests of Poland. On his way the encountered a band of
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Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009
Alice started saving $1,000 a year for retirement when she was 21 years old. She saved this much for 8 years and then stopped at age 29 but let the amount build interest until she was 65. She paid a total of $8,000 into her retirement plan.
Ben waited until age 29 to start saving $1,000 a year
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Contributed by Kyle Rye on Apr 29, 2009
I was hungry and you formed a humanities club and you discussed my hunger. Thank you.
I was imprisoned and you crept off quietly to your chapel in the cellar to pray for my release.
I was naked and in your mind you debated the morality of my appearance.
I was sick and you knelt and thanked God for
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Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 22, 2009
THE LIBERTY BELL: PROCLAIM LIBERTY
One of the most prominent symbols of freedom in the United States is the Liberty Bell, which hangs today in the historic district of Philadelphia. It’s been called an icon of liberty and justice. It’s most famous ringing was on July 8, 1776, when the sound of the
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Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009
I’ve seen lots of parents who instilled a dream in their children. In fact, Wailam’s (my wife’s) mother gave her the dream of studying in America. But her mother died before she could see that Wailam finished her education at the American School. As a result, Wailam had to go through a long,
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My wife, Susan works as a counselor in a middle school where she sometimes observes parents who are constantly making excuses for their child’s behavior. They’re arguing with the Vice Principal that it’s the teacher’s fault and the other kid’s fault and besides that the room’s too hot and the moon
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Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 9, 2010
A young Ensign, after nearly completing his first overseas cruise, was given an opportunity to display his capabilities at getting the ship underway. With a stream of commands he had the decks buzzing with men, and soon his ship was steaming out of the channel en route to the states. His
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HOLMAN ON FAITH
Holman defines FAITH: Trusting commitment of one person to another, particularly of a person to God. Faith is the central concept of Christianity. One may be called a Christian only if one has faith.
Holman adds: Our English word "faith" comes from the Latin fides, as developed
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Contributed by John Fallahee on Jun 23, 2010
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HEAVEN TO EARTH, EAST TO WEST
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
Two distances are described here: heavens above the earth and East
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Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
More and more, law enforcement officials are coming around to the conclusion that the only way to reduce the crime rate in America is to make everything legal. Moves in various parts of the country to decriminalize marijuana are illustrative of this approach. If adopted nationwide, proponents
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Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
A CHRISTMAS STORY: TONGUE IN TROUBLE
The classic movie, A Christmas Story, is a nostalgic look at growing up in Gary, Indiana, through the eyes of a boy named Ralphie. One scene depicts playtime in the middle of winter. Two boys surrounded by their classmates are arguing whether a person's tongue
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Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
THE BATTLE IS REALLY OVER
Theologians tell a story to illustrate how Christ’s triumph presently benefits our lives:
Imagine a city under siege. The enemy that surrounds they city will not let anyone or anything leave. Supplies are running low, and the citizens are fearful. But in the dark of the
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Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 30, 2010
THE POWER OF HOPE
When 18 year old Heidi was thrown from a car and suffered a head injury it was a real miracle that she recovered and was soon in rehab at Crystus Santa Rosa. She was learning to walk again through rehab and therapy and a young 16 year old girl named Ashley was brought to Crystus
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