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The famous German play, “Faust,” was inspired by a sixteenth-century magician who claimed to be in league with the devil. In one version of the legend, Faust sells his soul
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The Gospel Truth
There is an old story about a rich man who had acquired his wealth through a series of questionable business deals. He decided to enter politics and run for public
No Greater Story
Jesus’ cry, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” is one of the most poignant moments in the gospels, or in any work of ancient literature. It is
Children’s Sunday Sermons March 2020
Children’s Sunday Sermon March 1, 2020 Good morning boys and girls. In the old “Bugs Bunny” cartoons, “Daffy Duck” often tries to trick Bugs into going someplace or doing something
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A Kind and Gentle Man
Some years ago, the widely read author and theologian Henri Nouwen wrote about a man named Bob, the husband of a friend of his who died suddenly of a heart
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Long Night’s Journey Into Day
The early Church leader, St. Augustine, once was confronted by a man who showed him his pagan idol and asked, “Here is my god; where is yours?” Augustine replied, “I
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Never Forget
A national magazine ran a story that began with a picture of a man lying prostrate on subway stairs. This was followed by a series of images taken for thirty
Always On Our Side
In the fairytale “The Hobbit,” all hobbits live very dull, docile, dreary lives. They eat six meals a day, and they love their peace and quiet. The quieter it is,
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A Glorious Ending!
There was once a wise old music teacher who taught scores of students over the years. Invariably, when she prepared her pupils for recitals, she would encourage them to practice
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Secret Face of Jesus
Those who have been to the Holy Land often come back to report a surprise: it is so very small. Especially Jerusalem. No matter how many Bible maps you may
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Only Love
In the famous novel, “The Diary of a Country Priest,” -1 there is a moving scene in which the priest encounters a woman who is completely turned in on herself.
A New Way of Seeing
On the night of November 4, 1940, the City of Coventry, in England, already battered in several fierce raids by the Germans, was subjected to a continuous, 9-hour hail of
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
This year, we are reminded of the much-beloved children’s television personality, Mr. Rogers, in the new movie, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Starring Tom Hanks, (who some would say
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Souls On Fire
Elie Wiesel, the great humanitarian and distinguished author, makes a powerful statement on human growth in his book, “Souls on Fire.” In it, he suggests that when we die and
Will You Pass the Test?
It was the last day before the football team of a large University was to play its biggest game of the season … Unfortunately, the head football coach had just
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Steady Work, Ultimate Pay
Mount Rushmore, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is famous for the gigantic sculptures of four past United States Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore
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Working on Love
The following is a true story. A pastor who was always excited about the opportunity to baptize, hurriedly took his place to commence the service, then remembered that the woman
Going Off to a Party?
More than a hundred years ago, the Danish philosopher, social critic and religious author Soren Kierkegaard warned that the “Age of the crowd” was coming. In such an Age, said
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Going Somewhere?
The Gospel of Matthew is the first Gospel in the New Testament order. It contains the most complete record of Jesus’ teachings. In the Early Church, it was used as
Christmas Comes, Once Again
A woman whose husband died six months before Christmas, sat down to write out a Christmas card to a close friend. This is what she said: “Some say to me,
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