No Hiding Place
Jesus came down hard on hypocrisy. And when He did, the condemnation was always against His own people — the good, Church-going, law-abiding people. He condemned them for “show-boating” when […]
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Hats Off And Kneel!
British House of Commons sessions are convened according to a strict ritual. The Speaker marches with great solemnity toward the Legislative Halls. On his way, he is led through the
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It’s Time To Refocus!
At the beginning of the school year, the following conversation took place between a mother and daughter … Mother (from outside daughter_s bedroom door): “Rise and shine. Don’t be late
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The Fanatics
A nineteenth-century poet seems to have anticipated the spirit of our time when he wrote: We live in an Age of half faith and half doubt; Standing at the Temple
Does Jesus Have It All Wrong?
Little Johnny was very upset with his brother, Willy. Before he said his night prayers, Johnny’s mother said to him, “Now I want you to forgive your brother.” But Johnny
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He Loves Me!
he father of three children was doing his best trying to mediate the usual family quibbling around the dinner table. Fast losing patience, he banged his fist on the table
Heart-to-heart
The story of Helen Keller is a familiar one. At age nineteen months she lost her sight and hearing. Denied all the resources of language, she seemed, in her early
The Whole World Comes Together
We have heard it said, “There is no rest for the wicked.” But, with the hustle-bustle and the “getting ahead” and the spirit of fierce competition that have come to
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Any Questions?
The famous poet and playwright, Archibald MacLeish, once was invited to participate in a special worship service at Harvard University’s Memorial Church. He was to lead the students in “Morning
Tender, Loving Care
A Massachusetts woman tells of the morning she met a male neighbor in the laundry room of their apartment building. “How is your ten-year-old daughter?” the woman asked. “Well,” he
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How-to-do-it
It was reported in “Sports Illustrated” magazine that athletes who intended to participate in the National AAU track and field championships were required to fill out a questionnaire. Among the
Loved! Forgiven! Reconciled!
Will Campbell grew up in the heart of poor, rural Mississippi. He went to Wake Forest University and Yale Divinity School and then became what he had been told he
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If Not You, Then Who?
Professor Abraham Maslow, one of the most widely-read social scientists of our time, often challenged his students with questions like … Which of you is going to be a great
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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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Everyday A Little Bit
Several years ago, an international poll was taken to discover the name of the person most widely recognized throughout the whole world. The result was surprising to many people. The
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Heartburn!
A little boy went into the neighborhood grocery store and asked for a box of Tide. The grocer patted him on the head and said jokingly, “My, such a good
Are You All Right?
Worry never climbed a hill. Worry never paid a bill. Worry never dried a tear. Worry never calmed a fear. A pastor in Texas has written about a troubling situation
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Have A Good Life!
Members of a Bible study group were discussing the Mystery of the Blessed Trinity. One man complained: “I don’t have any trouble seeing God in the image of a merciful,
Whose Side Are We On?
A young man finished college with a degree in psychology. Shortly after his graduation, the new psychologist was asked to deliver a speech to a group of senior citizens. For
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How Do We Spell God?
A New York City pastor tells of the time when his parish was presented with a large supply of kneeling cushions. The donor suggested that a special ceremony be arranged
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