Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2025
[159]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – GOOD SEED IN THE THORNY GROUND
This poem was written for a recent message in a series I am currently doing on the Parables of the Kingdom from Matthew 13. It relates to the third soil type in the parable known as The Sower, {{Matthew 13:22 “The one on whom seed
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025
[165]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – KINDNESS IN THE CHRISTIAN’S PAIN
We all need kindness, but not everyone can give kindness. Some find it too hard because of their backgrounds, and some are just so selfish they are incapable of it.
Kindness is a special gift when it is given in a sacrificial way,
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 21, 2025
[207]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – OUR BEHAVIOUR IS NOT OF THE WORLD
If I am a fool I will act like a fool. If I care for no one, you will probably find me at parties drinking and smoking pot. You see our behaviour flows from what we are inside.
James had something to say about this – {{James
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Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2025
Family Resemblance
*There will always be resemblance in families, and I'm not just talking about our physical appearance. I'm talking about the way we talk, our mannerisms, our quirks, our habits, and our attitudes. Well, what's true about our earthly families is also true about
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 18, 2025
[231]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - REFLECTIONS IN OLDER LIFE
This poem was completed in 2020 when I was 77 years old. I don’t think I am unique in any way. I believe as people get older and know that most of their life has already gone, there comes a time for reflection on one’s life. That is what
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 28, 2026
[280]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – THE LORD IN OUR AFFLICTION
This was one of my first poems.
This poem came from a period that was very difficult for me when a nasty, concerted attack was made against me. That is when the Lord led me into writing poems with His help. Right back then I would not
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The lad who led me to church was married to Rhonda. This created some confusion for his four year old son. When he would see me he'd say, "Hi, Rhonda." I would correct him, but it never clicked. One day I emphasized it by saying, "Ron, just plain old Ron." Next time I saw
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2025
[226]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - QUANTUM LEAPS
This poem is in 4 sections though all are related. It deals with the progression of wickedness in the world, but that progress has been very rapid. Those who are older, and in a reflective mood, will recall how things were in the 1950s and 60s when
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 27, 2026
[322]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - UNTETHERED WICKEDNESS HAS SPAWNED ITSELF
We know we live in a wicked world. We know our old fallen nature is wicked. It is just the way we are and confirmed by David – {{Psalm 51:5 “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me.”}}
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Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Oct 19, 2008
FRESH START
Colossians 3:12 - 17
12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
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Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 7, 2006
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Jason’s Praying Pencils
How a student gave his teacher a special education
by Hugh Chapman
I was an hour-and-a-half into my new teaching career when I saw him at the other end of the hallway. He was the reason I almost didn’t take the job; before long, he became the reason I stayed.
Though I had
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Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Nov 28, 2002
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The Gospel Perspective on Thanks
Because of the great sacrifice Jesus made for each of us on the cross, Christians should have an additional, very personal perspective on thanks. Max Lucado shares this moving story of sacrifice to remind us what Jesus has done in giving His life for us:
It’s
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