Wouldn’t It Be Wonderful?
A man went to church one Sunday morning expecting nothing unusual to happen. There were the same words to be spoken, the same announcements to be listened to, and the […]
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Perfectly Free
A woman had been going through a particularly trying period in her life. Instead of turning to God, as many of us do when real problems come, she simply made
Miracle Of Miracles!
Rumor had it that a great prophet had risen up among a people who lived in a place far removed from the civilized world. An American TV News team was
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What’s Under The Rug?
After faithfully pursuing a religious instruction course in a particular church, a woman approached the pastor and said that she’d decided to be baptized and become an active member. The
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Grow A Little!
On the fiftieth anniversary of his graduation, a man decided to visit his alma mater, a small liberal arts college. This man, a physician, had done many different things over
Our Journey to Bethlehem
In today’s Lesson, an angel of the Lord appears to the shepherds in the field, saying: “I bring you good news of great joy, a joy to be shared by
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We’re All in the Family
It is the family that sets humankind apart from all other living creatures. Who else has children they can call their own for longer than it takes to set them
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Ten Grinches Plus Two!
I know there is something about the much beloved Dr. Seuss’ Christmas parable that invokes such wonderful memories for so many. I want to remind the younger ones that there
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Just Words?
Author Marcus Bach once interviewed Josef Meier, the actor who for many years played the part of Jesus in a highly successful “Passion Play.” Mr. Meier, who had enacted the
Overtaken By Joy!
It is said that human beings “have lost their sense of wonder and mystery.“ If that is true, then we have one of the reasons why our faith is having
Last Year’s Current Events
The late Muriel Lester was an amazing woman. As a teenager, she quit the busy rounds of social life in London and rented a humble room because she wanted to
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Big Bird’s Swan Song
In case you haven’t heard, Caroll Spinney is retiring. This giant of a man who touched the lives of countless millions of children is finally flying the coop. Put another
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On This Day
Drones, helmet cameras, GPS systems, Radio Frequency Identification tags, body temperature sensors and instant video. Contrary to what you may be thinking, that’s not a list of police or military
Heavenly Helicopter
I’m sure most of you have known well-meaning parents who appear overprotective or hyper-controlling in the life of their children. But did you know there is a name for this
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Talking About Eternity
A self-righteous snob who liked to appear full of virtue once said to Mark Twain, “Before I die, I’m going to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I shall
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Let Go!
America’s most famous architect, the late Frank Lloyd Wright, designed some unusual buildings. Among them is Fallingwater, a house built in the mid 1930s over a waterfall in southwest Pennsylvania.
Plain And Simple
Some of you will remember motorcycle stunt man Evil Knievel. During his career, Knievel attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps, some ending in spectacular crashes. When asked to describe
No Substitute!
A big electronics store advertised a one-hour, 50% off everything sale. A week before the pre-season Christmas rush, the sale was scheduled to commence at 6 am. On the morning
Stand And Applaud!
In Raleigh, North Carolina there is a popular preacher who understands the value of expressing thanks to God. And he loves to sing. The problem is, he has a terrible
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Increase Our Faith
The late Dr. Scott Peck was the author of the best-selling book “The Road Less Traveled.” As a psychiatrist, Dr. Peck spent a great deal of time working with patients
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