Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 28, 2023
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In his book, Science Speaks, Peter Stoner applies the modern science of probability to just eight Messianic prophecies regarding Christ. He says, "The chance that any man might have fulfilled all eight prophecies is one in 10 to the 17th. That would be 1 in 100,000,000,000,000,000." (one
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Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 23, 2024
Just an Old Shoebox
It was just an old shoebox,
With a pink faded ribbon wrapped around.
The old house was sad and sat strangely quiet,
Ever since Momma graced Heaven’s dawn.
It’s like she had just turned loose of living,
To dutifully follow Dad on.
Brother and I had moved things for
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Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002
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LIVING ON THE MOUNTAIN
Listen to one man’s remarkable discovery at Smokey Mountain near the Philippine capital of Manila: "A gigantic man-made mound, perhaps 100 feet high, ran on before us for a mile or more. Wisps of smoke rose from fissures all over the sides and top of this municipal dump and
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Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011
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THE FRIENDSHIP OF JOHN NEWTON
While John Newton is best-known as the author of the famous hymn, "Amazing Grace," his life teemed with spiritual fruit. A new biography on his life by Jonathan Aitken gives us a peek into the legacy of the man who described himself with one simple sentence: "I am a
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Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 28, 2011
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GOD STANDS BY HIS PROMISES
Oswald Chambers once wrote, "Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust that never dreams that He will not stand by us."
Missionaries Dick and Margaret Hillis found themselves caught in China during the Japanese invasion. The couple lived with their two children in an
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Presbyterian/Reformed
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Dave Roever (REE-ver) arrived in Vietnam in late 1968, serving our nation as a member of the elite Brown Water Black Berets. He was a Christian and really loved the Lord.
During his tour, he patrolled the Mekong Delta area until July 26, 1969 when he was severely wounded. As his boat rounded a
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Contributed by Scott Epperson on Mar 14, 2008
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Life is like the batting cages .The balls keep coming and coming and sometimes we hit home runs and sometimes we hit some fouls and some times we just strike out, but no matter how miserably we fail the balls will continue to come and we either choose to swing on or to step aside and just watch the
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 14, 2025
[062B]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – DOES SUFFERING CANCEL OUT A GOD OF LOVE?
THE POEM AS IT IS WILL NOT FIT IN THE ILLUSTRATION SPACE AVAILABLE. I HAVE SPLIT IT INTO THREE PARTS. THIS IS THE SECOND PART
THE INTRODUCTION FOR THE POEM IS IN PART 1.
PART 2
SECTION B - PART 1 (THE CHRISTIAN
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Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
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At the spiritual level, planning means taking the initiative. It’s not about sitting around until you are absolutely certain God is calling you to a particular task, direction, country, or ministry. Nor is it waiting for the doors to open so you can go there easily. Planning is an act of faith.
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Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 13, 2005
D.A. Carson once said, “Hell is not a place where people are consigned because they were pretty good blokes, but they just didn’t believe the right stuff. They’re consigned there, first and foremost, because they defy their maker and want to be at the center of the universe…and who
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 3, 2006
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Family According to the Religion & Ethics Newsweekly survey on Faith & Family in America, a third of Americans define “family” as parents and children. 52% feel divorce is alright, while 49% believe its OK for a couple to live together. Even with such changes in the modern American family, 55% of
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006
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Researchers John and Sylvia Ronsvalle report the following in their book Behind the Stained Glass Windows. Some make major donations in order to control the institution. Many view their offerings as payment for services rendered by the staff and clergy. Others are buying a culture. Finally, many
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Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 15, 2009
MIRACLE IN CONFLICT
"Thankfully, God gives us a miracle like Jericho from time to time, but far more often, he asks us to strap on our swords, pick up our shields, and courageously enter the battle...When this happens we see a miracle there too--the miracle of men and women
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Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011
MODERN-DAY PHARISEES
These Pharisees were not true shepherds, but actually thieves and robbers. Killing the sheep, leading them to their destruction. How many so-called shepherds today are leading their flocks to destruction by giving them religion instead of relationship? By leading them in
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Baptist
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Oh! men and brethren, what would this heart feel if I could but believe that there were some among you who would go home and pray for a revival: men whose faith is large enough, and their love fiery enough to lead them from this moment to exercise unceasing intercessions that God would
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