It is said that Ole Bull and John Erricson met for the first time in the city of New York, and the great musician said to his new found friend, "Come around and hear me play tonight." The invitation was not accepted. It was given the second time and again was not accepted. The third time Ole Bull
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 22, 2006
I had been to the S. F. area off and on for over 20 years. I would stay from days to weeks depending on the performance schedules of the groups. I toured the city on my off hours and never really took notice of the cities history. Several years later my wife and I were planning our stay at
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Baptist
Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006
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My Short lived Hero Career. I grew up in a little town, and there was not always enough excitement near by, so sometimes I would have to find it. One night I decided that our town needed a superhero, and there was no one better qualified for the job as me.
I gathered together all my super hero
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 29, 2006
When my son was 3 years old he was sitting in his room. We could hear his frustrated voice coming from his room. The vocal frustration grew and grew until finally his mom went to see what the problem was.
She walked in the room and saw my son sitting before a pile of blocks on the floor. She
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Baptist
Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 1, 2007
When my son was 3 years old he was sitting in his room. We could hear his frustrated voice coming from his room. The vocal frustration grew and grew until finally his mom went to see what the problem was.
She walked in the room and saw my son sitting before a pile of blocks on the floor. She
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Baptist
Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 5, 2007
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Many of you have seen the movie, “Finding Nemo”.
•It’s a powerful story of the love and determination of a caring father.
•It’s the story of being lost, and then found.
•It’s a story that can help us understand our Heavenly Father and His love for us.
In the movie, Nemo’s father Marlin loved him
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2003
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Once, a man said, “If I had some extra money, I’d give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family.” And the same man said, “If I had some extra time, I’d give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, my family, my clubs, and what have you—every single minute.” And
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Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 21, 2003
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Illus.: Taken from Ronald Dunn, "Don’t just
stand there, pray something." pg48-50
-Ronald Dunn tells the story of a trip he and his family took to a local fair. At the time he had three kids and he also had his brothers child, which made four. The tickets for the rides were
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Baptist
Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003
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My Way
And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, I’ll say it clear,
I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain.
I’ve lived a life that’s full.
I’ve traveled each and ev’ry highway;
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Regrets, I’ve had a few;
But then again,
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Baptist
Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003
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As a two and three-year old I used to gather all my stuffed animals together and stand up on box and begin to “preach” to them. My Mom called me her “little preacher boy.” As a child God put within my imagination the dream of being a preacher.
As a teenager I began to pursue my divine-daring
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2003
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In 1969, Lois Cheney wrote these words in her book, God is No Fool: Once, a man said, “If I had some extra money, I’d give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family.” And the same man said, “If I had some extra time, I’d give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my
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Baptist
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001
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ILL. Henry Lauder was a comedian, & during World War II his 2 sons were drafted into the army. Both of them died in combat.
After the war was over Henry Lauder was near a nervous breakdown. He went to his doctor, who recommended complete rest & relaxation. So he went to the seashore & walked
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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It is said that Ole Bull and John Erricson met for the first time in the city of New York, and the great musician said to his new found friend, "Come around and hear me play tonight." The invitation was not accepted. It was given the second time and again was not accepted. The third time Ole Bull
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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GEORGE MUELLER’S ORPHANAGE
Things looked bleak for the children in George Mueller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Mueller was visiting in the home. Mueller took her hand and said, "Come and
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Independent/Bible
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The nursing aides for the 89-year-old man planned a surprise party for him. This active and alert retired doctor had his leg amputated two years ago. It had been a struggle to adjust to living his life with only one leg, spending most of his time in a wheelchair. Family, friends and volunteers
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004
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I’m 14, depressed and see no reason to live.
Hi. Look I am 14 almost 15 and well I am depressed. Majorly depressed. I have no life. I mean come on, I have no friends, I am picked because my appearance is different, soccer practices are really crappy (I get made fun of, tripped, soccer balls are
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Pentecostal
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