Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006
We live in a ‘church world’ of extremes. Only this week in the paper, Terry Waite, who was the Archbishop’s envoy to Lebanon. He shot to fame by being held captive for five years. He spoke out about the modern trends in the Church of England. He was disgusted that a vicar did not wear his robes and
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Pentecostal
ILL> A letter written during world war 2
Dear son,
I wish I had the power to write
The thoughts wedged in my heart tonight
As I sit watching this small star
And wondering were and how you are
You know, son, it’s a funny thing
How close a war can really bring
A father, who for years with pride,
Has
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007
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Gender Selection has parents around the world flocking to the U.S. and paying $19,000 each to participate in a treatment banned in most countries, yet available at a handful of U.S. clinics. The pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, boasts a 99% certainty of delivering a baby of the sex of their
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
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During World War II, a church building in Strasbourg was destroyed. After the bombing, the members surveyed the area to see what damage was done. They were pleased that a statue of Christ with outstretched hands was still standing. It had been sculpted centuries before by a great artist.
Taking a
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 27, 2007
In How Life Imitates the World Series, Dave Bosewell tells a story about Earl Weaver, former manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Sports fans will enjoy how he handled star Reggie Jackson.
Weaver had a rule that no one could steal a base unless given the steal sign. This upset Jackson because he
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Pentecostal