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The Sailor's Decision 4/25/2009
After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns, the church's
pastor once again slowly stood up, walked over to the pulpit,
and gave a very brief introduction of his childhood friend.
With that, an elderly man stepped up to the pulpit to speak,
"A father, his , and a friend of his were sailing
off the Pacific Coast, " he began, "when a fast
approaching storm blocked any attempt to get back to ...
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Thankful For Freedom 4/23/2009
”And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained
I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free borne.” Acts
22:28.
Freedom is one of the most cherished possessions of mankind.
The chief captain had bought the freedom of citizenship
at a great price, but Paul said he was born free. Everyone longs for freedom, but many of us do not appreciate
at what a ...
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One Day 4/20/2009
One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold
morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck
with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't
anymore. No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate
together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just
one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and
goes away, never to return before ...
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Our Lord Has Risen 4/20/2009
“. . . Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here,
but is risen #x201D; Luke 24:25, 36.
At the death of Jesus the soldiers had beheld the earth wrapped
in darkness at midday; but at the resurrection they saw
the brightness of the angels illuminate the night, and
heard the inhabitants of heaven singing with great joy
and triumph: Thou hast vanquished Satan and the ...
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But You Don't Look Sick 4/20/2009
"But you Don't Look Sick" Is an often heard phrase To those battling illness Invisible most days.
Having an Invisible Illness Makes life so much worse. As we are prejudged, misunderstood, Not believed, and/or cursed.
What we experience each day, Fatigue, symptoms and pain, Is really life altering, And a huge, great big drain.
Doctors, prescriptions and treatments, Are ...
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God Has Brought Me Out For A Reason 4/19/2009
God has brought me out for a reason. I survived because he
has a plan for me. All my bad relationships, all the suicidal
thoughts, the bad credit, the repossessions, the death
of my loved ones, the back stabbing from my friends, the negative
thoughts or the lack of support. I made it because I am blessed!
I release and let go of all past hurts, misunderstandings
and grudges because I am ...
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It Is All About How You See It 4/19/2009
Matthew 7 Ask and you shall receive…
I once read about the story of the father of orphans whose
faith moved mountains. He laid out a table one morning,
with bowls and cups though there was no bread or milk to give
the orphans. He prayed to the Lord, and after he prayed,
the baker was lead to bring the bread and the milk truck broke
down in front of the house and the milkman ...
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Keep On Keepin On 4/18/2009
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee:
he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalms
55:22
Sometimes things look pretty hopeless, life isn't
going the way we had planned, and life in general is in a turmoil
for us! Many times this is when we have a tendency to get discouraged,
and we don't know what to do, or which way to turn. We
ask ...
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Emergency Telephone Numbers 4/17/2009
Emergency Telephone Numbers
These are more effective than 911
When -
You are sad, phone John 14 You have sinned, phone Psalm 51 You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91 People have failed you, phone Psalm 27 It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139 Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11 You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23 You are worried, phone ...
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I Am 4/17/2009
I AM...
1. A of God (Romans 8:16) 2. Redeemed from the Hand of the Enemy (Psalms 107:2) 3. Forgiven (Colossians 1:13-14) 4. Saved by Grace through Faith (Ephesians 2: 5. Justified (Romans 5:1) 6. Sanctified (1 Corinthians 6:11) 7. A New Creature (2 Corinthians 5:17) 8. Partaker of His Divine Nature (2 Peter 1:4) 9. Redeemed from the Curse of the law (Galatians 3:13) 10. ...
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Recognition Of The Creator 4/16/2009
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully
made.” Ps. 139:14.
A study of man’s physical being shows that there must have
been a mastermind at work in his creation. Every mechanism
of the body reveals the work of a divine hand. The eye is more
perfect than any camera that has ever been invented by human
genius. The ear is more delicate to sound than ...
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Witnessing To Others 4/14/2009
Many of us are intimidated by the fact of trying to witness
to others. Many times we make this more complicated then
it needs to be. Another point is that we tend to say or recite
more then needs to be said. If I may share something in order to assist you in your witnessing
is a very simple formula that I have used over the years.
The first thing is to be prepared. Yes it is ...
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Let Us Stay With Jesus 4/14/2009
“Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will you also go away?
John 6:67.
Once when Jesus gave an unpopular message to His followers
many of them turned away from following Him. He then looked
lovingly at the twelve disciples and asked them the heart-searching
question, “Will you also go away?” There are times when
it seems difficult to follow Jesus, when others are ...
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The World Is Watching Us 4/13/2009
Several years ago a preacher moved to Houston, Texas. Some
weeks after he arrived, he had occasion to ride the bus from
his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered
that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too
much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, you better
give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it. Then
he thought, ...
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The Empty Egg 4/12/2009
Eight-year-old Steven was mentally retarded and had many
health problems. His health appeared to be growing worse
ever daily. His teacher was concerned his classmates might
stop identifying with him and loving him as they became
more aware of his differences. In April, the teacher asked the class to put together one
plastic Easter egg filled with a small object representing
new life in the ...
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Still He Walked 4/10/2009
He could hear the crowds screaming "crucify"
"crucify". He could hear the hatred in their voices, These were his chosen people. He loved them, And they were going to crucify him. He was beaten, bleeding and weakened. His heart was broken, But still He walked.
He could see the crowd as he came from the palace. He knew each of the faces so well. He had created them. He knew every smile, ...
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What was the most effective discipline you have experienced? 4/10/2009
Now his father, King David, had never disciplined him at
any time, even by asking, "What are you going?"
1 Kings 1:6 NLT
Suppose you get home from grocery shopping and discover
your six-year-old is eating candy you didn't buy.
It might be tempting to just scold him, send him to his room,
and let it go at that. After all, it's only worth a dollar,
and you're tired. But you'd miss an ...
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The Perfect Heart 4/9/2009
One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town
proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the
whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired
his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw
in it. Yes, they all agreed it truly was the most beautiful heart
they had ever seen. The young man was very proud and boasted
more loudly about his beautiful ...
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Saying NO 4/9/2009
“My , if sinners entice you, do not consent.”Proverbs
1:10
Much has been written about the power of positive living.
It is certainly wise to develop a positive attitude toward
life in the realms of negatives. But there are times when
it is necessary, even essential, to be able to say a decided
No and stand by it at all cost. Some people find it hard to say No. ...
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Easter Story Cookies 4/8/2009
Easter Story Cookies
You need: 1 c. whole pecans 1 tsp. vinegar 3 egg whites Pinch salt 1 c. sugar Zipper baggie Wooden spoon Tape Bible
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the pecans in a zipper
baggie and let the beat them with the wooden spoon
to break them into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus
was arrested, the Roman soldiers beat him. Read John 19:1-3.
...
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Easter Story Cookies 4/8/2009
Easter Story Cookies
You need: 1 c. whole pecans 1 tsp. vinegar 3 egg whites Pinch salt 1 c. sugar Zipper baggie Wooden spoon Tape Bible
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the pecans in a zipper
baggie and let the beat them with the wooden spoon
to break them into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus
was arrested, the Roman soldiers beat him. Read John 19:1-3.
...
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Are You Feeling Old Yet? 4/7/2009
Just in case you weren't feeling too old today, this
will certainly change things. Each year the staff at Beloit
College in Wisconsin puts together a list to try to give
the faculty a sense of the mindset of this year's incoming
freshmen. Here's this year's list:
The people who are starting college this fall across The
nation were born in 1989.
They are too young to remember the ...
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How Well Are You Running The Race? 4/6/2009
Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person
gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will
win. All athletes practice self-control. They do it to
win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal
prize. So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every
step. I am not like a boxer who misses his punches. I discipline
my body like an athlete, training it ...
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Doesn't God Care That I Am Poor? 4/5/2009
But to the poor, O Lord, you are a refuge from the storm. To
the needy in distress, you are a shelter from the rain and
the heat. For the oppressive acts of ruthless people are
a storm beating against a wall, or like the relentless heat
of the desert. But you silence the roar of foreign nations.
You cool the land with the shade of a cloud. So the boastful
songs of ruthless people are stilled. ...
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Hands 4/4/2009
I've never given much thought to my hands and what they've
done all these years. An old man, probably some ninety plus
years, sat feebly on the park bench. He didn't move,
just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat
down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence
and the longer I sat I wondered if he was ok. Finally, not
really wanting to disturb him but wanting to check on ...
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You Have It In You 4/3/2009
“And He said unto them, Why are you so fearful? How is it that
you have no faith?” Mark 4:40.
Lack of happiness and contentment does not merely exist
with the older generation. Large numbers of young people
complain that life is a transcript of emptiness. Their
eyes flash with bitterness and cynicism. They have no faith.
It is not necessarily that they do not want ...
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Breakthrough 4/2/2009
"May the Lord bring you into a deep understanding
of the steadfastness of Christ." 2 Thessalonians
3:5
Most of the flight from Atlanta to Ft. Lauderdale was delightful.
We sailed high, in clear skies, with not even the slighest
bump to bother us. As the pilot announced our initial descent,
thing began to change. The cloud cover in the area was thick,
and we would have to go through ...
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Maybe 3/31/2009
Maybe...God wanted us to meet the wrong people before meeting
the right one so that, when we finally meet the right person,
we will know how to be grateful for that gift.
Maybe...when the door of happiness closes, another opens;
but, often times, we look so long at the closed door that
we don't even see the new one which has been opened for
us.
Maybe...it is true that we don't ...
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U Turns Allowed 3/30/2009
“And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus looked at him,
He said, You are Simon the of Jonah. You shall be called
Cephas which is translated, A Rock.” John 1:42.
There is hardly a busy street through which you can drive
without seeing the familiar sign No U-turn. Is that a law
of life? Well, at first thought it may seem so. As much as
we often would like to turn ...
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The Difference 3/28/2009
“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our
Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in
every good work to do His will, working in you that which
is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to
whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Heb.13:20, 21.
Unless it makes a ...
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