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Socrates and Success 1/30/2009
A young man asked Socrates the secret of success. Socrates
told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning.
The next morning, they met at the river. Socrates asked
the young man to walk with him into the river. When the water
got up to their necks, Socrates took the young man by surprise
and swiftly ducked him into the water The boy struggled to get out, but Socrates was ...
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The Male Church Leader's Guide to Female Conflict Resolution 1/30/2009
The Male Church Leader's Guide to Female Conflict
Resolution Kelley Mathews & Sue Edwards Editor's Note: The following is adapted from Kelley
Mathews' & Sue Edwards' new book, Leading
Women Who Wound (Moody, Feb 2009). Used with permission.
I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes,
I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled
together in the gospel ...
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In Constant Touch 1/29/2009
“Pray without ceasing.” 1Thess.5:17.
This is a miniature verse with gigantic implications.
It has such depth, in fact, that many of us today pass it by
as being impossible, or mystical, or way out of reach. We
say that perhaps in the olden days, when there were prophets,
apostles, and persons in close touch with Jesus–maybe
then it was possible; but certainly ...
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Nobody Remembered 1/28/2009
"There was once a small city with only a few people
in it. And a powerful king came against it, surrounded it
and built huge siegeworks against it. Now there lived in
that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his
wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man." Ecclesiastes
9:14-15
Disaster was averted and lives were spared. ..."But nobody remembered that poor man."
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HOPE 1/26/2009
If you can look at the sunset and smile, then you still have
hope.
If you can find beauty in the colors of a small flower, then
you still have hope.
If you can find pleasure in the movement of a butterfly,
then you still have hope.
If the smile of a can still warm your heart, then you
still have hope.
If you can see the good in other people, then you still ...
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Life 1/25/2009
Life
Life can seem ungrateful and not always kind. Life can pull at your heartstrings and play with your mind.
Life can be blissful and happy and free. Life can put beauty in the things that you see.
Life can place challenges right at your feet. Life can make good of the hardships we meet. Life can overwhelm you and make your head spin. Life can reward those determined to win. ...
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Jesus Wept 1/25/2009
Crystal tears fall from His eyes
When He looks upon the earth.
For what He sees breaks His heart
We live in abject dearth.
He died on the cross so all could see
The glories He created for you and me.
But if we do not believe He died for us
Then He cries, and cries for us.
The crystal tears roll down His cheeks
They ...
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The Cloak Of Humility 1/24/2009
“Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your
elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and
be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, but
gives grace to the humble.” 1Peter 5:5.
Just what is humility? Can you think of a truly humble person?
Perhaps you can, but this person will be the exception.
In fact, few people really want to be ...
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Who Am I? 1/20/2009
Your best friend or greatest enemy, I am your greatest companion.
I am your greatest helper or your heaviest burden. I will
push you onwards or drag you down to failure. I am completely
at your command. Half the things you do, you might as well turn over to me and
I'll do them quickly and correctly. I'm easily
managed, but you must be firm with me. Show me exactly how
you want something done ...
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Is Your Life Dreary or Joyful? 1/20/2009
[Jesus said, ] "I have loved you even as the Father
has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey me, you remain
in my love, just as I obey my Father and remain in his love.
I have told you this so you will be filled with joy. Yes, your
joy will overflow!" John 15:9-11 NLT
Why should joy flow from obedience? Because of the "never
say die" misconception in some quarters that the ...
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Sings with Trees 1/19/2009
Sings with Trees
One day a woman was walking and praying, a song came and filled
the earth. A song for the souls that had been given new birth.
Not a birth as we know it that comes from the womb, but one
that was for those who had left their tomb. Long ago others
told her that this was wrong. The throng of people who had
all the answers. Yet she found none do (have ...
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Count Your Blessings 1/19/2009
I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too
late now. But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow.
And as I go along life's way, I'm reaping better
than I sowed. I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has
overflowed.
Haven't got a lot of riches, and sometimes the going's
tough. But I've got loving ones all around me, and that makes
me rich enough.
I ...
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When is enough , enoug , .... 1/18/2009
I am noticing that more and more of my single female friends
are sharing a growing problem , ... Adult that don't
want to seem to get out on their own , ... The only reason I
find this a problem is that it has got to the point where it
taxes them , .. For example ..
The case I will use is a mother that is 52 , She has an disabled
adult that she takes care of , ( this I not only ...
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One 1/18/2009
One song can spark a moment, One flower can wake the dream. One tree can start a forest, One bird can herald spring.
One smile begins a friendship, One handclasp lifts a soul. One star can guide a ship at sea, One word can frame the goal.
One vote can change a nation, One sunbeam lights a room. One candle wipes out darkness, One laugh will conquer gloom.
One step must ...
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A Letter To You 1/18/2009
The words you are about to read are true. They will change
your life if you let them. For they come from the heart of
God. God loves you. And He is the Father you have been looking
for all your life. This is His Love Letter to you!
My ,
You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm
139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar ...
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Trust In God 1/17/2009
“Preserve me, O God: for in Thee do I put my trust.” Ps.16:1
The story is told of a little girl who was about to be operated
on by a nose and throat specialist. The doctor could not
use an anesthetic because of the patient’s physical condition.
He knew that it would be hard, and he did his best to prepare
her for the inevitable pain. Taking a fifty-cent ...
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The Genuine Article 1/16/2009
Whatsoever things are true, Whatsoever things are honest, Whatsoever things are just, Whatsoever things are pure, Whatsoever things are lovely, Whatsoever things are of good report ............think on these things. PHILIPPIANS 4:8
Father, I can see in my daily activities how people strive
for easy perfection, a mathematical "proof"
that solves a problem in the least number of steps, a ...
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We Are To Cherish God’s Promises 1/15/2009
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send
in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your
remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26. A discouraged invalid lay in her hospital bed ready to give
up the fight. “There is no use trying to cheer me up, ” she
said to her friend who came to visit her. “God has gone off
and left ...
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What Do You Mean IF? 1/13/2009
I remember someone asking my friends father, the owner
of a successful business, "What will happen to the
business if you die?" "What do you mean if?"
the father replied. "I am going to die; it's just
a question of when, not if, " he stated. So he began
the preparation of his sons to handle and carry on the business.
After his passing at nearly 80, the business not only survived
but grew. ...
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Breakthrough 1/12/2009
May the Lord bring you into a deep understanding of the steadfastness
of Christ.
Most of the flight from Atlanta to Ft. Lauderdale was delightful.
We sailed high, in clear skies, with nary a 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 it to land. As I peered out the ...
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How Often Do You Want to Get Even? 1/12/2009
The Lord despises double standards of every kind.
Proverbs 20:10 NLT Never pay back evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that
everyone can see you are honorable. Do your part to live
in peace with everyone, as much as possible. Dear friends,
never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written,
"I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve
it, " says the Lord. Romans ...
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We Are Empty-handed And Helpless 1/10/2009
“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain
we can carry nothing out.” 1Timothy 6 .
It was once stated by an evangelist that he had yet to see
a U-Haul trailer being towed behind a hearse on its way to
the cemetery. One of the things man most easily forgets is his helplessness.
We seem to have lost the grace of humility and reverence,
for we strut ...
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Rain Washed 1/8/2009
A little girl had been shopping with her mom in Target. She
must have been six-years-old. This beautiful red haired,
freckle faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside.
The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters.
So much in a hurry to hit the Earth, it has no time to flow down
the spout. We all stood there under the awning and just inside
the door of the Target. We ...
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Mighty Mouse 1/7/2009
Taiwan firefighters, caring for a very poisonous foot-long
viper, tossed a tiny mouse in the cage as a snack, but they
watched as the mouse turned mighty and killed the snake.
The furry little rodent skirted in and out of range of the
snake's gaping jaws and long fangs, darted in for a
bite, then skittered away, constantly on the attack. At
the end of a fierce 30-minute battle at the Nanoun fire ...
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The Window Through Which We Look 1/3/2009
A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning
while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her
neighbor hanging the wash outside. "That laundry is not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps
she needs better laundry soap." Her husband looked on, but remained silent. Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the ...
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A Good Man 1/2/2009
“For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith:
and much people was added unto the Lord.” Acts 11:24.
We do not read of many heroic deeds accomplished by Barnabas.
History does not speak of him as great man, but he is known
in the Bible as a good man. Goodness is more to be admired
than greatness. Barnabas owned a large tract of fertile land on ...
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TOTAL DEPENDENCE 12/31/2008
“But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and
beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.” Matt.
14:30.
The human heart is proud and independent. It is difficult
to recognize our need of the Savior. Though we give verbal
assent to our dependence upon Him, we are inclined to feel
that by some human effort or goodness of our own we merit
salvation. ...
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What was the most effective discipline you have experienced? 12/30/2008
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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What was the most effective discipline you have experienced? 12/30/2008
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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Four Words You Need To Remember 12/29/2008
A king called all of his wise men and counselors together
for a meeting. He addressed them and said, "I want
you to go and think, read, and research. Consult the wisest
and most learned men in the land. Spare no expense."
"I want you to find the ONE statement that will get
me through all situations in life. Whether I am on top of
the world or in the pits, find that statement." "I don't want ...
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