A dying man was laughing and smiling. His doctor said to him, “Man don’t you realize that you are dying?” “Yes,” said the man, “But it’s all right! Years ago I met a man who taught me how to smile and I can smile even in death because of Him – His name is Jesus Christ!” You don’t find warmth at the
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Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005
Remember Robin Williams in that hilarious movie, "Mom Forever?"
What? Don’t remember that one? Well, that’s what they call it in Italy, anyway. We know it better as Mrs. Doubtfire.
Some American-made movies and TV shows end up with very different names by the time they reach foreign turf. Often,
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Contributed by West Garner on Aug 31, 2007
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Some of us grew up with an extra kid in the house. We didn’t know it but he was there at certain times. His name was “Not Me.” He always appeared when something happened. Like when your mom asked, “Who got this play dough in the carpet?” (NOT ME) “Who colored on the walls in the bedroom?” (NOT
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Baptist
Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 28, 2008
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Eileen Guder, author of God, But I’m Bored:
“You can live on bland food so as to avoid an ulcer; drink no tea or coffee or other stimulants, in the name of health; go to bed early and stay away from night life; avoid all controversial subjects so as never to give offense; mind your own business
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
Sees the Potential
- John 1:40-42
Born Simon, called Peter. “Rockman.” Peter, this was a strange name given for the unstable son of Jonas who appeared to have in him nothing of the steadfastness of a rock.
Someone once noticed that Andrew Carnegie had a lot of millionaires working for him. When
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
Last January our family went to Disney World. The kids loved it until we took them on one particular ride. Jordan was a little apprehensive when he read the name, “The Tower of Terror”. But I said to him, “Just go inside and see what happens.” He went inside and his attitude about Disney was
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Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 7, 2011
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BAPTISM IS A LABEL
Some believed that because they were circumcised they were saved. But God never intended circumcision/baptism to do anything.
Consider, for example, labels. They name the products, but they do not bring them into being. So with circumcision: BAPTISM LABELS YOU A CHRISTIAN, BUT
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Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 15, 2011
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KILL US, TORTURE US, CONDEMN US...
An early Christian leader named Tertullian (164-200AD) declared: “Kill us, torture us, condemn us, grind us to dust. The more you mow us down, the more we grow, for the seed of the church is the blood of the Christians. Every single drop of our blood springs up,
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2012
CONNECTING WITH THE COMMON MAN
Sam Walton was in the mid 90s named as one of the richest men in America. You'd never know it! He drove a pickup and lived like a regular person. Asked why he didn't drive a Rolls Royce, he replied, "Where would I put my dogs?" He was successful at least in part
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Contributed by Paul Green on Feb 5, 2010
Sir Thomas Beecham, the British conductor, once saw a distinguished-looking woman in a hotel foyer. And he was sure that he knew her from somewhere, but for the life of him he couldn’t remember where or her name. But he stopped to talk to her anyway. And as the pair talked he vaguely remembered
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Baptist
Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2010
Artist August Rodin has created a famous sculpture named, “The Hand of God.” Out of a rough piece of stone there arises a strong right hand, and lying in that hand are some figures of human beings beginning to take shape. It stands for the fact that God is at work in each and every one of our
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
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STATS ON FORGETFULNESS
I was relieved recently to find out that I’m not the only one who forgets things. According to researcher Karen Bolla, everyone does at one time or another.
These are the six things people most often forget:
• (6). faces 42%
• (5). what was said 49%
• (4). words 53%
• (3).
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Brethren
Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009
Speak, Lord
Speak, Lord, for thy servant hears.
Show me where to go and tell me what to say;
Give thy Word to light my path and point the way.
Yes, Lord, Thy command is heard.
Yes, Lord, I obey Thy Word.
I don’t ask for riches, I don’t ask for fame,
I don’t ask that honor be
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