Thank God!
When Jesus of Nazareth began His public ministry, immediately the question was raised, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Soon, some of His neighbors were so disturbed by the things […]
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A Bunch Of Bugs?
In one of Gary Larson’s “Far Side” cartoons, a group of insects are gathered together at a party. One of the bugs is saying to another, “Think of it, Ed!
No Extra Charge
The pyramids of Egypt are famous because they contained the mummified bodies of ancient Egyptian rulers. Westminster Abbey in London is renowned because it rests the bodies of many English
What Are We Waiting For?
On 57th Street in New York City there is an upscale boutique called “Chanel.” From time-to-time the boutique conducts a special “Private Sale” for its patrons. These sales always draw
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Listen Carefully!
A little girl was watching TV in her bedroom when her mother called out, “Michelle, come to dinner!” No response. A short time later her mother again called out, “Michelle,
Day-By-Day
“Dear Lord,” we pray, “I’m at the end of all my resources.” “Dear child,” the Lord answers, “You’re just at the beginning of Mine.”1 God’s resources extend beyond our human
That’s The Way It Is!
Two brothers, Kevin, age 6, and Ryan, age 4, were waiting for breakfast one Saturday morning. As their mother prepared pancakes, the boys began to argue over who would get
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It’s Your Choice!
A four-year-old girl sat with her aunt in Church as the preacher spoke about the need for unity, in the Church and in the world. Over-and-over, he punctuated each point
Something’s Afoot
The following “Notice,” directed to the women of the parish, appeared in a Church Sunday Bulletin: Plans are afoot for a ladies night “White Elephant” Party. Those who come are
We See Him Everywhere!
In the Broadway Musical “1776,” a scene opens with John Adams crying out, “Is anybody there? Does anybody care?” In one sense, we “are but tiny dots on the edge
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Live Wisely!
When we read the Bible story of our “First Parents” living in the Garden of Eden, we can see that Adam and Eve had an ideal marriage. For example, Adam
Leap Of Faith
Advice columnist Ann Landers receives an average of 10,000 letters a month, nearly all of them from people who are burdened with problems. Asked if there is one predominant theme
Highest Expectations
An avid conservationist was driving up the Florida coast with her young son. She noticed a sign saying, “Naturist Camp.” Assuming that the camp had something to do with conservation,
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Travelling Light
While visiting her sister and family, Karen Johnson presented a $20 bill to one of her teenage nieces. The young woman expressed a certain amount of reluctance to accept the
Walk The Good Walk!
The great Christian writer, C.S. Lewis, has insisted that our biggest surprise when we come face-to-face with God is that He will not look strange to us … Given the
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A Special Kind Of Do-Gooder
A Syracuse University Professor has written a book called “How You Can Help: An Easy Guide To Doing Good Deeds In Your Everyday Life.” He had planned to call the
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Rise And Shine
Imagine a man clinging desperately to the top of a solid steel flagpole. Then watch a strong man strike the bottom of the pole with a large sledge hammer. BOING!
No Dropouts
The New Testament writers portray Jesus Christ at work and at leisure in many capacities … He fishes with the Apostles. He cleanses people of evil spirits. He reads Scripture
Let It Be Known
It was a day when the threat of rain hung in the air. A young woman drove up to a drive-through fast-food window. She was waited on by a man
Heaven Can’t Wait!
Historians tell us that when the Roman Emperor, Severus, neared the end of his life, he gave a kind of farewell speech to his counselors. In summing up his life
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