The Wonder of it All!
On the fireplace mantle of a beautiful stone mansion, the following words are inscribed: IF YOUR HEART IS COLD MY FIRE CAN NOT WARM IT How true! Fireplaces cannot warm […]
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Zero Star Hotel
Many of you are familiar with the popular travel sites where you can find great hotels in idyllic settings. Instead of relying on the hotel’s marketing hype, you can choose
Don’t Be a Fool!
Once upon a time, there was a king who had everything the world had to offer. But despite all the money, power, and prestige he possessed, he had a significant
On the Lord’s Side?
The great scientist, Isaac Newton, was a man rooted in prayer, which is to say, rooted in God. He once said: “I can take my telescope and look millions and
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That’s Me!
If you have ever been to Niagara Falls, you may have seen the boat called “Maid of the Mist.” One man who took a tour of the falls on that
Our Troubled Land
After a week-long prayer and meditation retreat, the participants were asked to write their impressions. One man wrote: My ambition to succeed had taken over my life to such an
Just Follow the Signs
In one of his popular novels, author C. S. Lewis gives us a satirical look at some important theological issues – namely temptation and our resistance to it. -1 The
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There’s No Time to Lose!
A famous preacher received a letter from a church member, which began as follows: “I listened to your sermon on suffering last Sunday. I just wanted you to know that
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A Fire Within
In one of Rembrandt’s etchings, there is no halo around the Lord’s head, but there is one around His hand. Over the years, the critics have debated Rembrandt’s reason for
Good Work, God!
It was late afternoon, and the main corridor of a major airport was crowded with people. Many were tired, and their faces reflected the tension of a long day. Tempers
Viral Peace Plan
A group of artists was asked to paint a picture of peace. While there were many and varied interpretations, the winner was a painting of a small bird calmly sitting
An Urgent Conversation with God
During an adult Bible Class, the discussion turned to the meaning of prayer. “Ask, and it will be given to you … for everyone who asks, receives,” the pastor quoted
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Promises of God
There is a story told about the Apostle John, the one who wrote: “God is Love.” In the evening of his long life, he would sit for hours with his
What Money Can’t Buy
Over a doorway in an old Dutch banking house is the following inscription: “The Golden Age is the Age in which money does not rule!” One of the surest ways
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Vast, Infinite and Mind Blowing
Some of you will recall being awestruck when you first began studying our universe in junior high school science class. Among the incredible facts you discovered was that light travels
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Nothing Between Us
The story is told of a woman trying desperately to connect with God. The more she searched, the more frustrated she became over what felt like an empty pursuit. One
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There’s No Hiding God
Several decades ago, a self-help book was published entitled “Looking Out for Number One.” In it, the author argued strongly against generosity. For example, he said that if you “make
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What a Relief it Is!
There’s a story about a hermit who ventured out to experience the circus he saw from his mountain perch, coming to town. He stood before the camel’s cage, gaping at
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That’s What I Call Awesome!
In a recent magazine cartoon, a mother peers over her teenager’s shoulder. The teen is intently working at her laptop, apparently writing a paper. In the caption, the mother suggests
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Judgement Day
There is a fable about a cattle rancher who discovers a young cowhand stealing one of his cows … When the thief was dragged before the rancher, he looked down
