Fully Human, Fully Alive
Several youngsters were sitting together in a crowded theatre, waiting for the film to begin. One young man decided to go to the refreshment counter. He bought some popcorn, but […]
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Fly-specks Or Miracles
An American travelling in the Middle East decided to visit the Sea of Galilee where, the Bible tells us, Jesus walked on water. He approached a boatman and asked if
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A Seamless Robe
There is a wonderful “New Yorker” magazine cartoon which depicts a woman, scowling, as she says: One day Arnie, my husband, pointed out to me that every word I said
The Urge To Give
Mark Twain often used his quick wit to prick people’s social consciences. He once said, “Man is the only animal that blushes — or needs to.” “Good breeding,” he explained,
Give Me The Simple Life
Soon after a young man entered college, he sent a telegram to his father which read, “Feather in my cap — elected Class President.” A few weeks later he sent
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Mary’s Child
We are into the time of year when we begin to think seriously about Christmas presents. It is also the time of year to begin to think about God’s Christmas
In Search Of Wisdom
You may have seen the poster which contains the following acronym: P.B.P.G.I.N.T.W.M.Y. The letters stand for, “Please be patient. God is not through with me yet.” How true! God doesn’t
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Christmas Is Coming
One day a butterfly was flying about in a meadow. It noticed below a brilliant multi-colored expanse filled with little yellow, red, purple and pink objects. The butterfly was so
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What Are You Waiting For?
Mike Ditka, former coach of the Chicago Bears, is one of American football’s living legends. Throughout his career, both as player and coach, Ditka demonstrated great physical toughness. Once, when
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No Fairy Tale
A little bug who hung out in a big city museum had heard tales of the incredible beauty of Persian rugs. One day, he found his way into the exotic
Go To Your Room!
The story is told of an overworked mother of eight who lived in the 1700s. In her house jammed with children it was extremely difficult for her to find a
Christmas, Once Again!
Several years ago, a Washington TV reporter was assigned to do a story on “The Spirit of Christmas.” He telephoned the British Embassy and asked to speak to the British
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Golden Windows
A little boy got into an argument with some lads twice his size. He drew a line in the dirt and dared them to cross it. The big boys accepted
Be It Resolved
Technically, the first day of January is just another day on which the sun rises and sets, the natural cycles run their courses, and we people wake up, eat, breathe,
Your Greatest Gift
. . . Do not ride in automobiles; they cause 20% of all accident fatalities; . . . Do not stay at home; 17% of all accidents occur in the
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Not A Single One
The Prophet Isaiah and the other Old Testament Prophets believed that the Israelites were the Chosen People of God but that this was not a sign of special privilege. It
What Do We Want?
A New York City doctor, father of a twenty-six-year-old daughter and a twenty-two-year-old son, has formulated the following telephone answering machine message to respond to calls from “grown up” offspring:
Is This How You Love Me, God?
Repent! There is that command from the Lord Jesus again! It’s time to ask yourself once again, “What does repentance mean for my life? Does it mean anything at all
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Living As He Lived
According to leading Educators, the number one qualification of A good teacher is enthusiasm for the subject being taught. Our word “enthusiasm,” comes from the Greek, and it means “God
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Formula For Success
Willie Loman is the name of the principle character in Arthur Miller’s famous play, “Death of a Salesman.” Willie Loman’s ambition in life was to be a supersalesman and, at
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