Text, 1 Samuel 17:20-21, KJV: 20And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle. 21For Israel and the Philistines had put the
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Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jun 23, 2023
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I recently drove my adult son to the airport for a trip he was taking with some friends. He lives in Arkansas but was flying out of DFW, so he drove to our home in Denison to spend a little time with us. While he was gone I drove his car a few times just to make sure it was running well. I guess
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Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 19, 2024
Justin Bieber: In various interviews and social media posts, Bieber has spoken candidly about his struggles with fame, substance abuse, and finding purpose. He has credited his renewed Christian faith for helping him find a sense of meaning and stability that he couldn't find in his earlier
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Why study the Bible?
There was a recent study by the Center for Bible Engagement (2009) where they polled 40000 people from the general population in the US. From eight to eighty. They just wanted to see how we were engaging with scripture. They discovered something that became the profound
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Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 27, 2024
A Leaky Roof Lesson
Acting Quickly on Friendly Advice
Some of the best counsel we ever receive is not complicated—it’s simply practical, timely, and humble enough to follow.
This little story reminds me that wisdom often begins with a small adjustment made quickly, before a problem becomes
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Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 8, 2024
Mirror, Mirror in the Spring
When the World Distorts the Reflection
On his first-ever hiking adventure, Dad found himself witnessing one of those classic parenting moments destined to become legendary family lore.
He saw his young son kneeling by a glimmering spring, peering with utter
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Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 3, 2025
Christians: We Should Be Jumping for Joy!
Acts 16:34 says, "Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household." The saved jailer rejoiced in His salvation! And that word "rejoiced" has the great
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Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2005
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I remember when I saw a program showing how they used to film Gunsmoke, one of my favorite TV shows as a kid. I learned that Dodge City was really just a place in the middle of nowhere not even close to the real one. There was no Longbranch Saloon, no stores or jail, it was all front with
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Contributed by John Shearhart on Feb 24, 2005
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We know that 80% of the town of Meulaboh in Aceh, Indonesia was destroyed by the Tsunami waves and 80% of the people also died. This is one of the towns that was hit the hardest.
But there is a fantastic testimony from Meulaboh. In that town are about 400 Christians. They wanted to celebrate
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