Contributed by Tony Earl on Nov 23, 2006
Often I have heard people say, "How good God is! We prayed that it would not rain for our church picnic, and look at the lovely weather!’" Yes, God is good when He sends good weather. But God was also good when He allowed my sister, Betsie, to starve to death before my eyes in a German
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Baptist
Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 26, 2007
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I found a series of “Dear God” prayers on the internet, a few of which I’d like to share with you.
7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.”
“Dear Lord: Thank you for the nice day today. You even fooled the TV weather
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Salvation Army
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Max Lucado in his book Life Lessons from the Book of Romans writes this in the introduction:
At the moment I don’t feel too smart. I just got off the wrong plane that took me to the wrong city and left me at the wrong airport. I went east instead of west and ended up in Houston instead of Denver.
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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A few years ago, when Mother Teresa visited Australia, a young man was assigned to be her guide during her stay. He was thrilled at the prospect of being so close to such a godly woman but he became frustrated over time because even though he was constantly near her, he never had the opportunity to
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Max Lucado in his book Life Lessons from the Book of Romans writes this in the introduction:
At the moment I don’t feel too smart. I just got off the wrong plane that took me to the wrong city and left me at the wrong airport. I went east instead of west and ended up in Houston instead of Denver.
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Contributed by Carl Benge on Jul 2, 2007
Reverend Gregory Dawson of the North Congregational Church in New Hartford, CT.
In the mid-17th century, Oliver Cromwell sent his secretary to the continent on some important, state business. One night during his travels he found he was unable to sleep. According to an old custom a servant slept in
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Methodist
Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 30, 2007
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“I’m so depressed and I can’t get any dates,” the 300-pound man told his minister. “I’ve tried everything to lose weight.”
“I think I can help,” said the minister. “Be dressed and ready to go tomorrow at 8 a.m.”
Next morning, a beautiful woman in a skintight exercise suit knocked on the man’s door.
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Baptist
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2007
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Probability of Prophecies Fulfilled
In his book, Science Speaks, Peter Stoner applies the modern science of probability to just eight prophecies regarding Christ. He says, “The chance that any man might have ...fulfilled all eight prophecies is one in 10 to the 17th. That would be 1 in
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Other
Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
We live in the day and age of a million bibles. That is small “b” These are actual book titles or Magazine covers:
• The Style Bible: The 11 Rules for Building a Complete and Timeless Wardrobe
• The Cat Bible: Everything Your Cat Expects You to Know
• The Cannabis Grow Bible: The Definitive
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008
It’s interesting how we share faith. We all have our own way based on our own abilities. I have always been impressed with those who can quote the appropriate scripture in times of crisis. My sister, Jean, can do that. My pastor in San Antonio, Texas, could do that. I just can’t do that. I’m
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 17, 2008
A little hobby of mine is collecting old Coca-Cola memorabilia. One of my prized possessions is this old bottle from around 1910 to 1920. It was made at the Charleston Bottling Works in Charleston, WV.
Many of you will doubtlessly remember when soda came in a glass bottle like this, not in
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United Methodist
Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008
There are certain truths we hold as basic. These basic truths are accepted universally with little or no proof. For instance, through out the world 2 + 2 = 4 is accepted as a universal truth. Apart from those who are color blind the color of the words of this sentence would be accepted universally
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Baptist
Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 12, 2008
I CAN SWIM!
Some of the richest times of my childhood are memories of my parents' interaction with us. Dad could kick a soccer ball in the air straight as an arrow, and my youthful mind remembered it becoming so small that it disappeared from view. Or the time he rode a bicycle and seem much too
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Sep 11, 2008
Few people have the privilege of a private audience with Pope John Paul II. One who did was journalist Tim Russert, NBC News Washington Bureau chief, Meet The Press moderator, and former altar boy. This was his experience:
I’ll never forget it. I was there to convince His Holiness it was in his
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Sep 17, 2008
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Teamwork: The Big Picture
We've got to get together and work together to solve the problem. In his book Wind and Fire, Bruce Larson tells of a friend of his who lives near Hoyt Park in Madison, Wisconsin and who happens to be a great bird lover. Invariably, his yard is full of all kinds of birds
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Steve Lotze on Sep 27, 2008
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Wait? -- I don't have to wait!! Why doesn't God just get up to speed?
Well, what if I we're going to go under a surgeons knife to redo my face - but I wanted to stay awake during the operation so that I could freely give out my counsel to the surgeon - and tell him to hurry! Hurry! If he was to
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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