It is like the brand new, high tech fire helmets sent to a big city fire department to try recently. They were shiny, reflected light, had adjustable sizes, even a built in radio receiver. There was only one problem. When they were exposed to high heat they melted. But our lives are like that.
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Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 19, 2009
I found a story called “Pushing the Rock” told by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. It is the story of a weak, sickly man, who could not afford to go to the doctor and his condition seemed to grow worse.
The man lived in the deep back woods in an old log cabin. Out in front of his cabin was a huge
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Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2009
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In order to realize the worth of the anchor, we need to feel
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Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 3, 2009
If you have ever flown to California over the vast desert you have undoubtedly noticed the occasional small green square that is a thriving farm surrounded by shifting sand. You might have wondered how it survives in the midst of all the hostility around it.
It survives because the fertile oasis
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Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
I am reminded of Archimedes, the ancient Greek scientist who discovered the value of leverage. As he was enamored with his fulcrum, he was said to have proclaimed, “Give me a place to stand and I’ll move the whole world.” Beloved, God, our Rock, IS that place to stand. Indeed, if we can handle the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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Ive never been one who thought the good Lord should make life easy; Ive just
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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Strong men can always afford to be gentle. Only the weak are intent on
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"The elements of our strength are many. They include our democratic government, our economic system, our great natural resources. But, the basic source of our
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Ive called for whatever it takes to be so strong that no other nation will dare violate the peace.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"It is the mark of weak men that they break down under unusual responsibilities, of strong men
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Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009
A few years ago I had a good friend. I considered him to be one of my best friends. We spent a lot of time together. We shared some good times. I thought that he would be one of the friends I would have for the rest of my life. Then we hit a small bump in the road and lost touch. Our
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Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010
Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock’s promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn’t get work at the docks in New
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