They Will Never Forget!
“… unless I can put my hand into His side, I refuse to believe.” So says the Apostle Thomas in today’s Gospel Lesson. “Doubt is part of all religion. All […]
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Belief
With All Your Weight!
Many years ago, a missionary named John Paton began to translate the New Testament into the language of the natives he was trying to bring to Christ. During the course
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Jesus Goes Walking
Many years ago, a retired French diplomat decided that Christianity was no longer for him. He saw Church institutions as being in decline, he criticized the clergy for lack of
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All Else Is Hot Air
The late Theodor Seuss Geisel, best known as the author of the “Dr. Seuss” children’s books, was invited to give the commencement address at a college in Illinois. He began
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Imagine for a moment what life would be like if you believed with your whole being that God was against you or, at best, indifferent toward you. Imagine that you
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I Believe I Do
It is clear from the life and teaching of Jesus in the Gospels, that our relationship with God is the most important thing in our lives. Everything else-our health, our
Honest To God
Several years ago, an Anglican Bishop named Robinson made publishing history with a little book called “Honest to God.” The book has sold hundreds of thousands of copies because the
When The Word Became Flesh
In December the weather becomes colder and people become warmer. Colorful decorations give homes, offices and stores their annual festival look. Christmas Carols ring out in shopping malls and over
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A Sunday Kind Of Religion?
We can see in the life of Jesus that He always positioned Himself in God’s presence. For Jesus, God was everywhere — calling, inviting, listening, blessing, forgiving, commanding, beckoning, speaking.
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Speaking Of Peace
A testimonial dinner was arranged for a woman who was retiring after many years of faithful service as the town librarian. On the night of the event, the toastmaster introduced
Enough To Make Your Knees Tremble
There is an old aphorism which says: “Some people go to Church to see who didn’t.” There is another that goes something like this: “Attend your Church,” the pastor cries;
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Anything Is Liable To Happen!
In an episode from the old Jack Benny radio comedy series, Jack and Rochester are driving down the street in Jack’s old “Maxwell” automobile. Suddenly, Jack shouts, “Rochester, I thought
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Just The Way We Look At Things
A woman was driving along a country road when she noticed an old man sitting on a fence rail watching the cars go by. The driver stopped to ask for
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Mainly Through People
In a new book called “Letters To My Son,” the author describes the life-enriching rewards of being a good listener. “If you like people first,” he says, “and ask questions
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Easter Every Sunday
On the evening of the first Easter Sunday, ten of the Apostles, still hurting terribly following the crucifixion of their Lord, were gathered together behind closed doors. Missing from the
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Together We Trust
A British newspaper ran a story reported by the staff members of the Dorsett County Hospital. It concerned a little boy’s personal account of his recent tonsilectomy at the hospital.
Jesus Wants It All!
The self-help book authors try to give us easy answers to finding peace of mind and heart and soul. But often their easy answers are over-simplified and misleading. The New
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Put On Your Overalls!
Two men were standing on a big city street corner, trying to hail a taxicab. Not an easy task, since it was raining very hard. One man turned to the
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