Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 1, 2010
Canadian Figure Skater - Joannie Rochette
1. Her mother said these words 1 week before they traveled to Vancouver : "I always encouraged her to have confidence in herself, to believe in her dreams . . . The hurdles she faces motivate her to rise above them, Joannie has always been naturally
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2025
In the Talmud, you can see how the Rabbis tried to harmonize some of the prophesies of the Old Testament, including Palm Sunday. They did not understand the two comings:
R. Alexandri said: R. Joshua b. Levi pointed out a contradiction. it is written, in its time [will the Messiah come], whilst it
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JUST AS I AM WITHOUT ONE PLEA
Charlotte Elliot came to Caesar Milan and asked how she could become a Christian. The old man replied, "My dear, it is very simple. You have only to come to Jesus."
And she said to him, "But I am a very great sinner, will He take me just as I am?"
"Yes, He will
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THE BRIDE OF CHRIST
When I was a janitor at O.B.C. there were two or three times I had the opportunity to clean the floors in the girls dorms. One thing that astounded me as I went from room to room was the large pin-up pictures and posters of brides on the walls. Some of these girls had
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 8, 2002
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The being we call God is unique. His name is I AM, it is not God. The astrologer worships his footstool -- The sun worshiper loves just, one small star. The animist, the works of His hands The Satanist prays to a created and lesser being. The materialist is consumed by a temporary condition
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Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003
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We have some older men and women in our fellowship that so clearly exhibit this. Though I love our people and try to be a godly leader, I must admit there are times I do my job because it is my job. At times like that I look around and I see some of these "fathers" serving at my side. I am humbled
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Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 10, 2004
"Why do we hide things of value? To keep them safe. In some cases, because of their sentimental value, or their deep personal meaning for us, we might keep them hidden because we consider only a select few people in our lives worthy of sharing the knowledge of them. Like some item that may
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 20, 2007
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Perhaps no composer has captured the musical heart and soul of America as did Irving Berlin. In addition to familiar favorites such as "God Bless America" and "Easter Parade," he wrote, "I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas," which still ranks as the all-time best-selling musical score.
In an
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Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 12, 2008
The greek myth says he was in his late teens, due to his great looks he was a magnet for affection and desire. His list of suitors was countless and his offers of love were endless, yet he rejected them all.
Until 1 day as he stopped by a shaded cool spring, he saw his own reflection and for the
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Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 10, 2012
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DEDICATION TO THE STAINES FAMILY
Randy Alcorn wrote a novel about persecution of Christians in China, entitled Safely Home. This is his dedication for the book. "TO GRAHAM STAINES, who left his home in Australia to serve lepers in India for thirty-four years. TO PHILIP STAINES (age ten) and
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Contributed by Bret Toman on Mar 14, 2013
ALREADY APPROVED
I remember trying to get approved for our first mortgage. There were a number of difficulties and it was very frustrating both for me, and I'm sure for our agent. But after all the sweat and tears we got approval and consequently the offer on the house we wanted was accepted. Some
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All of us face distractions so there are lessons here for all of us. The songwriter says though I’m tossed about with many a conflict and many a doubt, fightings within and fears without, O Lamb of God I come to you. So what’s the answer? Come to Jesus. Feel fear? Come to Jesus. Feel
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Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007
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I’ve got two rings on my hand today. This one is my wedding ring- 24 karat gold, very pure. The other is one my daughter got out of a gumball machine. It looks kind of gold but it is tin at best. The stone is pretty but I’m sure it’s made of plastic. Now which one of these is going to stand up
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 26, 2009
David Guzik comments on why there are 12 tribes, although defined with variation:
"12 is a number often associated with government or administration in God’s eyes. There are 12 tribes, 12 apostles, 12 princes of Ishmael, 12 pillars on Moses’ altar, 12 stones on the high priest’s breastplate, 12
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2025
[146]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – IN UNION WITH CHRIST
It is a great joy and a mark of praise that we are in Christ. Do Christians use that phrase “in Christ” and not think into the depth of it?
In union with Christ examines that subject, and it is too great to write well on it in a poem with
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 22, 2025
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[086]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR ALL CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Rs
There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the second one in the second set
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