Something That Lasts Forever
In John’s Gospel it is written, “When Jesus spoke to the people, He said, ‘I am the Light of the World; anyone who follows Me will not be walking in […]
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Why Not You?
On a day like today (just two weeks before Easter), a Sunday School teacher queried her seven-year-old students on their understanding of the great Resurrection Event. “What does Easter mean
The Sign Of Life
Although the precise length of Jesus’ final journey to the Cross, is not known, it likely can be compared to the ground covered by those of you who walked to
What Immense Joy For Us!
A middle-aged man was sitting in the doctor’s reception room, waiting to discover whether or not he had cancer. The minutes hung heavily on him. He kept looking at his
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The Who Of Easter
He is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! In today’s newspapers and on TV we no doubt will be reading and hearing something about Easter. We will be told that
I’m Going With You
A prominent surgeon was a member of operating teams in two Chicago-area hospitals: St. Francis Hospital and Christ Hospital. The doctor’s usual routine was to operate in the morning and,
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Speak Lord, We Need Directions!
In the year 490 B.C., an historic battle took place between the Greeks and the Persians. In contemporary gambling terms the Greeks were the “underdogs” and the Persians were the
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Precious Moments
There is an ancient allegory in which an angel approaches the Throne of God to make a special request … “What wouldst thou?” God asks. “I wish to be a
Bright And Breezy
According to a syndicated newspaper columnist, “Freedom of choice has become exhausting.” He says that he has come to see that an abundance of options is not necessarily a godsend
Whoopee!
Many years ago, it was the custom in some Churches for the congregation to assemble shortly after Easter for a festival. A food-fest would be prepared, and there was folk-dancing
Holding Hands
The ancient Egyptians believed that when they died they would be asked by the god they called “Osiris” two questions. Their answers would determine whether or not they could continue
See Paris First
In the wake of Jesus’ crucifixion, the Apostles are in hiding, fearing the worst: they could be next. For them, the great adventure was over. They had left everything to
A Word For Us Now
Imagine, just imagine, that when you come to Church and pray the prayers and sing the hymns you are really in conversation, really in touch with the Living Lord of
The Best Is Yet To Come
A certain pastor told of a woman in his congregation who was struggling to work through a devastating loss. Her beloved husband, an electrician, accidentally brushed up against a hot
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The More He Gave …
We are living in a time of … Taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints; higher incomes, but lower morals; more knowledge, but less wisdom; fancier houses,
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No Rest For The Good
Centuries ago, an ancient “father of the Church” named Cyprian, who lived in North Africa, sent a letter to a friend. In it he said, This seems a cheerful world
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Don’t Forget
A true story: Grandfather was showing signs that he might soon need to be looked after full time. This led to a family meeting about his future. Ten-year-old grandson, Anthony,
School Is Never Out
A fourth-grader seemed perplexed as he lingered over his homework assignment. Finally, he called out, “Mom, I need your help. I have to write a paper about ‘The Person I
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The Real Miracle Of Life
In the nineteen-thirties, a preacher well-known for his fire-and-brimstone, doom-and-gloom approach, was sermonizing on the “end of the world,” the day of “final judgment” … “Thunder will boom,” he cried
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A Family Affair
One Sunday afternoon, a Washington, D.C. pastor received a telephone call from a woman parishioner. “I heard you preach this morning and I thought the sermon was fine,” she said,
