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  • Edward Kimball, Sunday School Teacher, Was Not ...  PRO

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,544 views

    Edward Kimball, Sunday school teacher, was not one of the ordinary type. Mere literal instruction on Sunday did not satisfy his ideal of the teacher’s duty. He knew his boys, and, if he knew them, it was because be studied them, because he became acquainted with their occupations and aims, ...read more

  • In February Of 1996, John Howard Opened A Ku Klux ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 1,693 views

    In February of 1996, John Howard opened a Ku Klux Klan museum and apparel store called The Redneck Shop in Laurens, S.C. Asked by a reporter what the reaction was by townspeople, Howard said, "The only people I’ve had a problem with, who took it as an insult and a racial situation, have been ...read more

  • After Spending 3 ½ Hours Enduring The Long Lines, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    After spending 3 ½ hours enduring the long lines, rude clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for his son. He brought his selection, a baseball bat to the cash register. "Cash or charge" the clerk asked. "Cash" the man ...read more

  • Prepared To Wait  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,069 views

    PREPARED TO WAIT Ed Watt was visiting a local department store with his wife, and they had just purchased a piece of luggage and a cooler. As Ed browsed in the shoe depart-ment waiting for his wife to finish the rest of her shopping, a clerk asked if he could be of assistance. “No, thank you," ...read more

  • There Is A Story About A Man Who Was Walking Down ...  PRO

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and in the window he saw a book with the title, "How to Hug." He was taken by the title and, being of a somewhat romantic nature, went in to buy the book. To his chagrin, he discovered that it was the seventh ...read more

  • Personal Surfing: The 5th Annual Web@work Survey ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006
     | 1,313 views

    Personal Surfing: The 5th annual Web@Work survey reports workers say they spend an hour or two each week surfing for their own interests. IT workers estimate the real number at slightly more than 6 hours weekly. Over 20% of workers say they use streaming software to listen to music or they store ...read more

  • Costly Out-Of-Stocks: A Grocery-Industry Survey ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
     | 1,044 views

    Costly Out-Of-Stocks: A grocery-industry survey found when customers can’t find what they want in stock, up to 43% go to another store--many taking the rest of their shopping away as well. Another 25% won’t buy the item at all. Out-of-stock causes include retailers underestimating demand, using ...read more

  • A Survey Was Done Of Boys Before Father's Day. ...

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,936 views

    A survey was done of boys before Father's Day. The surveyors asked what the most important things about a father were. The answers were things like, he plays catch with me. He shows me his work. He takes me on errands with him. Every single answer in the top ten had to do with a father ...read more

  • The Elusive

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 7, 2007
     | 1,669 views

    The Elusive The rich man in his castle The poor man at his gate They all wanted one thing But for them, it was far too late The Lawyer in his chambers The Maiden in her room Both sought the same gift each time But alas it was nigh pass noon. The prime minister in his parliament The pauper in ...read more

  • A Young Man Walked Into A Photography Studio With ...

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jun 9, 2009
     | 4,268 views

    A young man walked into a photography studio with a picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. The owner of the store noticed the inscription on the back of the picture which said, “My Dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. I love you more and more each day. I will love ...read more

  • Five-Year-Old Suri Cruise, The Daughter Movie ...

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 24, 2011
     | 2,597 views

    Five-year-old Suri Cruise, the daughter movie stars Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, was seen last week throwing a temper tantrum in toy store. This is a five-year-old girl with a $130,000 Christmas wish list including a $100,000 pony! (Originally Published: Friday, December 23 2011) It’s hard to ...read more

  • The Holiness Of God

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,804 views

    The Holiness of God: I was in B.Q (D.I.Y.STORE) this week getting some paint for these walls in the church and I had it mixed on a machine, but the main ingredient was white their were tints of other colours but the main one used was white... And its the same with God’s Holiness God’s love is a ...read more

  • There Is A Clash Among The Definitions Of ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 9, 2008
     | 1,336 views

    There is a clash among the definitions of prudery, modesty and lewdness. Years ago one of our ladies had parked on the top floor of the Raleigh Springs Mall garage. As she left the store, she saw only one other car up there. As she advanced toward her car, this man got out - wearing only his shoes ...read more

  • Hurricane-Type Fear

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Aug 27, 2008
     | 2,443 views

    Hurricane-Type Fear After Hurricane Ivan 2004, one of the main factors people looted was because of fear--not just fear, but irrational fear. Why irrational? Because the country was full of food, and there was not a need to loot. Secondly we saw a lot of waste happened months and sometime up to ...read more

  • The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009
     | 1,322 views

    THE i-POD One day a woman came home to find her husband in the kitchen, shaking frantically with what looked like a wire running from his waist to the electric coffeepot he had in his hand. It seemed that he was being electrocuted. So - intending to jolt him away from the deadly current - she ...read more

  • Beloved Christian Reader, In Matters Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 2,484 views

    “Beloved Christian reader, in matters of grace, you need a daily supply. You have no store of strength. Day by day must you seek help from above. It is a very sweet assurance that a daily portion is provided for you in the word, through the ministry, by meditation, in prayer, and waiting upon God ...read more

  • The Giver's Big Hands  PRO

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    [The Giver’s Big Hands] A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kindly man, passed him a large jar of suckers and invited him to help himself to a handful. Uncharacteristically, the boy held back. So the shop owner pulled out a handful for him. When outside, the boy’s ...read more

  • A View Of Suffering  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    A VIEW OF SUFFERING Yes, suffering is the enemy of the average American. In America, Christians pray for the burden of suffering to be lifted from their backs. In the rest of the world Christians pray for stronger backs so they can bear their suffering. It’s why we look away from the bag lady ...read more

  • I'm Told Of A Turkey Farmer Who Was Always ...  PRO

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    I’m told of a turkey farmer who was always experimenting with breeding to perfect a better turkey. His family was fond of the leg portion for dinner and there were never enough legs for everyone. After many frustrating attempts, the farmer was relating the results of his efforts to his friends at ...read more

  • Bible Market Shifts: Devotional Bible Sales Are ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,170 views

    Bible Market Shifts: Devotional Bible sales are declining and study Bible’s are increasing says Tom Mockabee, Zon-dervan Sr. VP. People buy 9 or more Bibles because of life’s tensions, uncertainties and crises. They are searching for something they can rely on. Bibles for children are one of the ...read more