Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2007
One of the greatest legends in teaching was a 17th century Czech man named Jan Komensky. He is sometimes called Comenius. He promoted the idea of universal education for all, came up with the idea of illustrated textbooks and interlinear books with columns in two languages -- and a host of other
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2007
Quote: One Hanging on a Tree
John Newton, 1725–1807 said:
In evil long I took delight,
Unawed by shame or fear,
Till a new object struck my sight,
And stopp’d my wild career:
I saw One hanging on a Tree
In agonies and blood,
Who fix’d His languid eyes on me.
As near His Cross I stood.
Sure never
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Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009
In Youngstown Ohio one of the individuals that was a part of a group I drank coffee with was a young volunteer firefighter and newly trained EMT. One day working a part time shift for an ambulance company in Boardman, OH, John was a part of a response team called to a house where a live alone
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Christian Missionary Alliance
Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010
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NO ONE WOULD TAKE HIM
In 1952 a probation officer in New York City tried to find an organization that would assist in the adoption of a twelve-year-old boy. Although the child had a religious background, none of the major denominations would assist in his adoption. Said the officer later, "His
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Karl Popke on May 28, 2010
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In one community -- the Village atheist was not a bad man. He just didn’t believe. He wasn’t interested in church…and there was only one in the area. And this church was,-- well, mostly a social club. Heartlessly and spiritually dead—no conversions or decisions for Christ had been made for some
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Baptist
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