A Turned-On Congregation
What did Jesus come into this world to do? He came to tell us about the unique value of God’s Grace, of God’s Presence, of God’s Love, of God’s Power. […]
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What Is The Cost?
It was the last day before the football team of a large University was to play it’s biggest game of the season … Unfortunately, the head football coach had just
Coal Into Diamonds
In the last half of John’s Gospel, Jesus spends a lot of time in the upper-room, talking to His disciples, preparing them for what is to come: His death and
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We’re All Crackpots
At a ten-year college reunion, two members of that graduating class, Harry and Tom, were comparing notes on their respective activities … “How come you never got married?” Harry asked
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You Really Matter!
The New Testament writers tell us, over-and-over again, that God’s Grace will overtake us whenever we journey through the dark tunnel of meaninglessness. Sometimes, at that moment of total despair,
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From Now On
A fire-and brimstone preacher was delivering his usual doomsday sermon about the end of the world. “Reform!” he boomed. “Reform your lives because sooner or later the signs of the
Let The Light Shine Through
The owner of a greenhouse hired a young gardener whom he had judged to be careful, methodical and a hard worker. Although the owner’s judgment proved to be correct, nevertheless
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The Best Medicine
On his return from a trip into the wilds, a birdwatcher told this story of an encounter with a bear. “I was hiking through the woods,” he said, “and came
They Are Inseparable
From the very beginning Jesus clearly stated that His call to us to follow Him and His appeal to us to transform our lives are inseparable. To follow Jesus is
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When You’re Alone
How does it feel to be hopelessly lost at sea or in the desert or in the mountains, without provisions and facing the mounting terror of an early death? The
Put On The Lord Jesus Christ
An elderly gentleman on a train trip asked a fellow-passenger: “Do you have any grandchildren?” “Yes,” was the reply. Then he asked another passenger: “Do you have any grandchildren?” “No,”
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Our Greatest Treasure
According to one popular author, “People who are resting on their laurels are wearing them on the wrong end.” This same author tells the story of man a named Jack
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He Found Me!
At the conclusion of the first lecture in a college philosophy course, the professor asked for questions. “What is the difference between learning and wisdom,” a student asked. “Learning,” said
The Miracle Of You
Dr. Deepak Chopra, regarded by many as one of the most important healers of our time, has written a best-selling book on longevity called “Ageless Body, Timeless Mind.” In order
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Christmas Every Day
Once a year, on this day, many of us decide that the time has come to make some changes in the way we live. Most of us probably know at
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Good Christian Talk
In a book called, “We Really Do Need Each Other,” a Professor of Religion gives us a personalized little glimpse into what Jesus is telling us in today’s Gospel Lesson:
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Giving Up And Giving In
On a Sunday in March, a mother and her sixteen-year-old daughter were returning home from Church after listening to a sermon on Lent. “I still don’t understand what Lent is
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A Pain In The Neck!
A youngster asked his mother to take him to see a certain movie. “I don’t think you’ll enjoy it,” Mom replied. “The jokes will be over your head.” To which
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Get Off Your High Horse!
A man who was extremely unhappy about the way his life was going, heard about an amazing herb that could heal his broken spirit. He was informed that the herb
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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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