Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008
On October 13, 1992, Admiral James Stockdale, a virtual unknown to all those outside military ranks, stood in the vice presidential debate as the running mate for independent candidate Ross Perot. In his opening statement, Admiral Stockdale looked into the camera and with trembling voice and
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Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2008
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“All you need do is profess Jesus, or at least be religious, and you are readily accepted in that large and diverse group. Sin is tolerated, truth is moderated, and humility is ignored. God’s Word is praised but not studied, and His standards are admired but not followed. This way requires no
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Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2010
GOD'S STRANGE ANSWERS
He was a Christian, and he prayed. He asked for strength to do greater things, but he was given infirmity that he might do better things.
He asked for riches that he might be happy; he was given poverty that he might be wise.
He asked for power that he might have the
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Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2007
Quotes: The Test of a Truly Great Man
It was John Riskin who said, “I believe the first test of a truly great man is his humility. I do not mean by humility, doubt of his own power, or hesitation in speaking his opinion. But really great men have a ... feeling that the greatness is not in them but
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3. Columbus success actually destroyed his integrity and Christian character and according to Marshall and Manuel: 3 self-centered evil motives invaded his life and the result was God’s way was driven out of his life for a long time and his own self-centered and ego driven way took control.
a. The
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I also remembered a man who wrongly jailed for raping a woman; an incident that never occurred. The woman had lied about the incident. She had concocted it and unfortunately she was believed by the jury and the judge. No DNA evidence was collected and inspite of the man protesting his innocence, he
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Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
HAYDN: NOT FROM ME, BUT FROM THEE
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was present at the Vienna Music Hall where his oratorio The Creation was being performed. Weakened by age, the great composer was confined to a wheelchair. As the majestic work moved along, the audience was caught up with tremendous
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Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
John Hyde was known as “Praying Hyde”. He earned this moniker because of the countless hours he spent on his knees pleading for the souls of those he was called to reach in India. Prayer was the power of his ministry. Thousands came to faith in Jesus Christ in direct response to his prayers.
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John Hyde was known as “Praying Hyde”. He earned this moniker because of the countless hours he spent on his knees pleading for the souls of those he was called to reach in India. Prayer was the power of his ministry. Thousands came to faith in Jesus Christ in direct response to his prayers.
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Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 13, 2005
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In his book, The One-Minute Manager, Kenneth Blanchard recommends developing the practice of "one-minute praising," where the manager (or parent, spouse, etc.) tries to "catch someone doing something right" and then spend a full sixty seconds praising that person for the good deed. This is a lot
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Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 19, 2008
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As a boy, Larry Crabb stuttered but now he is a popular speaker and psychologist. He recalls one time as a young man when felt pressure by expectation to pray out loud because that was the tradition of his church. In a terribly confused prayer, he recalled “thanking the Father for hanging on the
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Contributed by Thomas Cash on Feb 16, 2010
Look at the verse-by-verse progression in Psalm 103!
Praise him because:
A. He is a pardoner,verse 3. He forgives all my iniquities
B. He is a physician, verse 3. He heals all my diseases
C. He is a redeemer, verse 4. He redeems my life from destruction
D. He is a benefactor, verse 5. He satisfies
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