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I once heard the story of a little boy who was taken to a new Sunday
School class by his parents. His mother told him, “They will play some
games, sing songs and then you will be introduced to Jesus.” When he
came home his father asked him how he got along in Sunday Sch … More
The Personnel Journal reported this incredible statistic: since the
beginning of recorded history, the
entire world has been at peace less than eight percent of the time! In
its study, the periodical
discovered that of 3530 years of recorded history, only 286 years saw
peace, and … More
I can remember when I was in school and purchased a new
mechanical pencil. One day I found
myself in the middle of an important test, and my pencil ran out of
lead! I was very frustrated and in
anguish as I wasted precious minutes going around to other students
trying to borrow a … More
Charles Wesley wrote his first hymn just three days after his conversion. That hymn was “O for a
Thousand Tongues to Sing.” What a testimony to his salvation! As the years passed, he is said to
have written 6,500 hymns and gospel songs on every conceivable subject. (Enc … More
The first section was studying the time-space relationship later
formulated by Einstein as his Theory of Relativity. The text was
complex and, being unable to comprehend it, I committed the
pages to memory. When I was called upon to recite it, I solemnly
reeled off almost word fo … More
High on the fortressed city wall were lines of archers
with their dreaded weapons. Marching toward the wall
... More
One Sunday morning, an instructor in a theological
school was sharing a seat with a small boy on a
shuttle train, says the Philadelphia Bulletin. The boy
was holding a Sunday-school lesson leaflet. “Do you
go to Sunday school, my boy?” asked the man in a
friendly way. & … More
During an earthquake, a few years ago, the inhabitants of a
small village were very much alarmed. One old woman, whom
they all knew, was surprisingly calm and joyous. At length,
one of them said to her, “Mother, are you not afraid?” “No,
she replied, I rejoice t … More
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for her son. The emperor replied that the young man
had committed a certain offense twice and justice
demanded death. “But I don’t? ask ... More
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“What must I forsake?” a young man asked. “Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don’t eat any more white bread. You cannot, if you are sincere abou … More
Bob Woods, in Pulpit Digest, tells the story of a couple who took their son, 11, and daughter, 7, to Carlsbad Caverns. As always, when the tour reached the deepest point in the cavern, the guide turned off all the lights to dramatize how completely dark and silent it is below the … More
Dr. J. Gregory Mantle tells of a minister friend whose congregation always refused to accept his messages which were Biblically sound. The choir made things worse and he asked the choir to resign. The choir did and persuaded the congregation from taking part in singing on the fol … More
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A duck hunter was with a friend in the wide-open land of southeastern Georgia. Far away on the horizon he noticed a cloud of smoke. Soon he could hear crackling as the wind shifted. He realized the terrible truth; a brush fire was advancing, so fast they couldn’t outrun it. Rifli … More
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The essence of legalism is trusting in the religious activity rather than trusting in God. It is putting our confidence in a practice rather than in a Person. And without fail this will lead us to love the practice more than the Person. (Jack Deer, Surprised by the Power of His S … More
What is it I must forsake to follow Christ?” a young person asks. “Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments. Don’t wear jewelry. You cannot, if you are sincere about obeying Christ, take warm … More
I read about an instant cake mix that was a big flop. The instructions said all you had to do was add water and bake. The company couldn’t understand why it didn’t sell-until their research discovered that the buying public felt uneasy about a mix that required only water. Appare … More
Hugh Mackay, an Australian researcher collected some interesting information about Australian attitudes toward religious subject matter. In 1999, 74% of Australians indicated a belief in God of some sort (although no attempt was made to clarify their idea of God). But to the more … More
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D.L. Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, “Why do we need this ‘Mr. Moody’? He’s uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?” A younger, wiser pastor rose and … More
Author and teacher, Dr. Howard Hendricks tells the story of a young man who strayed from the Lord but was finally brought back by the help of a friend who really loved him. When there was full repentance and restoration, Dr. Hendricks asked this Christian how it felt away from th … More
Many years ago, Chinese farmers theorized that they could eat their big potatoes and use the small ones for seed. Consequently, they ate the big potatoes and planted the small potatoes. As a result of this practice over the years, nature eventually reduced the size of all the pot … More
Some years ago a remarkable picture was exhibited in London. As you looked at it from a distance, you seemed to see a monk engaged in prayer, his hands clasped, his head bowed. As you came nearer, however, and examined the painting more closely, you saw that in reality he was squ … More
Some years ago a remarkable picture was exhibited in London. As you looked at it from a distance, you seemed to see a monk engaged in prayer, his hands clasped, his head bowed. As you came nearer, however, and examined the painting more closely, you saw that in reality he was squ … More
During the 1982 war in the Falkland Islands between England and Argentina, the Royal Navy’s 3,500-ton
destroyer HMS
Sheffield was sunk by a single missile fired from an Argentine fighter jet. It caused some people to wonder if
modern surface
warships were obsolete, sitting ducks … More
Nothing seemed more important to the crowd than the outcome
of a hotly-contested championship basketball game being
played in O. C. Lewis Gymnasium in Anderson, Indiana. With
three minutes to go and the visitors leading by two points, a foul
was called on one of the hometown play … More
In Charles Swindoll’s book, The Quest for Character
(Multnomah), he refers to “sociologist and historian
Carl Zimmerman, in
his 1947 book Family and Civilization. He records keen
observations as he compared the disintegration of
various cultures with
the paralle … More
In a certain pond, there were two ducks and a frog who
were neighbors and the best of friends. They ... More
Dr. George Sweeting once estimated that “more than a
fourth of the Bible is predictive prophecy.
Both the Old and New Testaments are full of promises
about the return of Jesus Christ. Over 1800
references appear in the O.T., and seventeen O.T. books
give prominence to th … More
William Ward said, “Flatter me, and I may not believe you.
Criticize me, and I may not like you.
Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I
will not forget you.” (Source Unknown).
… More
The brilliant physician and writer Oliver Wendell Holmes,
Sr., and his brother John represent two
radically different views on the subject of flattery. Dr.
Holmes loved to collect compliments, and
when he was older he indulged his pastime by saying to
someone who had just p … More
As an old farmer was driving down the freeway, his cell
phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife’s
voice urgently warning him, “Bill, I just heard on the news
that there’s a car going the wrong way on
Highway 59. Please be careful!” He replied, “I have actual
… More
An early Christian leader named Tertullian (164-200AD)
declared: “Kill us,
torture us, condemn us, grind us to dust. The more you mow
us down, the
more we grow, for the seed of the church is the blood of the
Christians. Every
single drop of our blood springs up, in som … More
I once heard the story of a little girl who learned in Sunday school that we came from dust and that we are going back to dust.
When she got home she asked her mother if this is true? “Yes, darling, that’s true” her mother replied. The little girl then sai … More
I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, “Does anyone
here know how to pray?” One man stepped forward and said, “Yes sir, I know how to pray.” The captain said, “Wonderful, you p
… More
Arthur Pink, a theologian from another generation, talks against those who preach about Jesus as a savior from hell rather than a
savior from sin. He explained that there are many who are dangerously deceived by this, because there are many who desire to
escape the flames of hell … More
A cranky old lady was greatly annoyed because her neighbors
forgot to ask her to go on their picnic. On the morning of the event
they suddenly realized their affront and sent a little boy to ask her
to come along. AIt=s too late now,@ she snapped. AI=ve already
prayed for rain.@ … More
A cranky old lady was greatly annoyed because her neighbors
forgot to ask her to go on their picnic. On the morning of the event
they suddenly realized their affront and sent a little boy to ask her
to come along. AIt=s too late now,@ she snapped. AI=ve already
prayed for rain.@ … More
A cranky old lady was greatly annoyed because her neighbors
forgot to ask her to go on their picnic. On the morning of the event
they suddenly realized their affront and sent a little boy to ask her
to come along. AIt=s too late now,@ she snapped. AI=ve already
prayed for rain.@ … More
A cranky old lady was greatly annoyed because her neighbors
forgot to ask her to go on their picnic. On the morning of the event
they suddenly realized their affront and sent a little boy to ask her
to come along. AIt=s too late now,@ she snapped. AI=ve already
prayed for rain.@ … More
The SIX most important words: AI admit I made a mistake.@ The
FIVE most important words: AYou did a good job.@ The FOUR
most important words: AWhat do you think?@ The THREE most
important words: AAfter you, please.@ The TWO most important
words: AThank you.@ The ONE most imp … More
A Father and his small son were out walking one day when
the lad asked how electricity could go through the wires
stretched between the electric poles. “I don’t know,” said his
father. “I never ... More
Vengeance
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I once heard the story of a little boy who was taken to a new Sunday School class by his parents. His mother told him, “They will play some games, sing songs and then you will be introduced to Jesus.” When he came home his father asked him how he got along in Sunday Sch … More
The Personnel Journal reported this incredible statistic: since the beginning of recorded history, the entire world has been at peace less than eight percent of the time! In its study, the periodical discovered that of 3530 years of recorded history, only 286 years saw peace, and … More
I can remember when I was in school and purchased a new mechanical pencil. One day I found myself in the middle of an important test, and my pencil ran out of lead! I was very frustrated and in anguish as I wasted precious minutes going around to other students trying to borrow a … More
Charles Wesley wrote his first hymn just three days after his conversion. That hymn was “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing.” What a testimony to his salvation! As the years passed, he is said to have written 6,500 hymns and gospel songs on every conceivable subject. (Enc … More
The first section was studying the time-space relationship later formulated by Einstein as his Theory of Relativity. The text was complex and, being unable to comprehend it, I committed the pages to memory. When I was called upon to recite it, I solemnly reeled off almost word fo … More
High on the fortressed city wall were lines of archers with their dreaded weapons. Marching toward the wall ... More
One Sunday morning, an instructor in a theological school was sharing a seat with a small boy on a shuttle train, says the Philadelphia Bulletin. The boy was holding a Sunday-school lesson leaflet. “Do you go to Sunday school, my boy?” asked the man in a friendly way. & … More
During an earthquake, a few years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were very much alarmed. One old woman, whom they all knew, was surprisingly calm and joyous. At length, one of them said to her, “Mother, are you not afraid?” “No, she replied, I rejoice t … More
A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. “But I don’t? ask ... More
For centuries people believed that Aristotle was right when he said that the heavier an object, the faster it would fall to earth. Aristotle was regarded as the greatest thinker of all time, and surely he would not be wrong. Anyone, of course, could have taken two objects, one he … More
“What must I forsake?” a young man asked. “Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don’t eat any more white bread. You cannot, if you are sincere abou … More
Bob Woods, in Pulpit Digest, tells the story of a couple who took their son, 11, and daughter, 7, to Carlsbad Caverns. As always, when the tour reached the deepest point in the cavern, the guide turned off all the lights to dramatize how completely dark and silent it is below the … More
Dr. J. Gregory Mantle tells of a minister friend whose congregation always refused to accept his messages which were Biblically sound. The choir made things worse and he asked the choir to resign. The choir did and persuaded the congregation from taking part in singing on the fol … More
In the old provincial town of Saumur in France, there stood an ancient Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter. At its entrance was a placard challenging young men to enter the ministry. It read: “There are just four days in anyone’s life: birth, confirmation, marriage, and death … More
There was a preacher who was interviewing with a pastoral search committee. An English teacher headed the committee, and was very concerned that the future pastor spoke properly. “When the hen is on the nest, does she sit or set?” he asked the candidate. The hopeful pas … More
In a survey conducted by the Barna Research Group in 1992, nearly 1/3 of all “Evangelical” Christians stated that all good people will go to heaven, whether they have embraced Jesus Christ or not. While 88% in a recent Barna poll believe Jesus Christ was a real person, … More
How deeply has the tendency to deny hell penetrated evangelicalism? One survey of evangelical seminary students revealed that nearly half, 46 percent, felt preaching about hell to unbelievers is in “poor taste.” Worse, three out of every ten evangelical Christians surve … More
Some time ago an elderly man living in New Jersey made an unusual discovery as he leafed through an old family Bible. Many years earlier, his aunt had died and left it to him. Part of her will read: “To my beloved Steven Marsh I bequeath my family Bible and all it contains, … More
A duck hunter was with a friend in the wide-open land of southeastern Georgia. Far away on the horizon he noticed a cloud of smoke. Soon he could hear crackling as the wind shifted. He realized the terrible truth; a brush fire was advancing, so fast they couldn’t outrun it. Rifli … More
Consider the story of Hans the tailor. Because of his reputation, an influential entrepreneur visiting the city ordered a tailor-made suit. But when he came to pick up his suit, the customer found that one sleeve twisted that way and the other this way; one shoulder bulged out an … More
The following are some important things to remember in the area of human relationships: Speak to people. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting. Smile at people. It takes seventy-two muscles to frown, only fourteen to smile. Call people by name. Music to anyone’s … More
The essence of legalism is trusting in the religious activity rather than trusting in God. It is putting our confidence in a practice rather than in a Person. And without fail this will lead us to love the practice more than the Person. (Jack Deer, Surprised by the Power of His S … More
What is it I must forsake to follow Christ?” a young person asks. “Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments. Don’t wear jewelry. You cannot, if you are sincere about obeying Christ, take warm … More
I read about an instant cake mix that was a big flop. The instructions said all you had to do was add water and bake. The company couldn’t understand why it didn’t sell-until their research discovered that the buying public felt uneasy about a mix that required only water. Appare … More
Hugh Mackay, an Australian researcher collected some interesting information about Australian attitudes toward religious subject matter. In 1999, 74% of Australians indicated a belief in God of some sort (although no attempt was made to clarify their idea of God). But to the more … More
Imagine a motorist driving down a city street and either deliberately or unconsciously driving through a red light. He is pulled over by a policeman who asks to see his driver’s license. Immediately the driver begins to defend himself. “Officer, I know I ran the red light, b … More
An Eskimo fisherman came to town every Saturday afternoon. He always brought his two dogs with him. One was white and the other was black. He had taught them to fight on command. Every Saturday afternoon in the town square the people would gather and these two dogs would fight an … More
D.L. Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, “Why do we need this ‘Mr. Moody’? He’s uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?” A younger, wiser pastor rose and … More
Author and teacher, Dr. Howard Hendricks tells the story of a young man who strayed from the Lord but was finally brought back by the help of a friend who really loved him. When there was full repentance and restoration, Dr. Hendricks asked this Christian how it felt away from th … More
Many years ago, Chinese farmers theorized that they could eat their big potatoes and use the small ones for seed. Consequently, they ate the big potatoes and planted the small potatoes. As a result of this practice over the years, nature eventually reduced the size of all the pot … More
Some years ago a remarkable picture was exhibited in London. As you looked at it from a distance, you seemed to see a monk engaged in prayer, his hands clasped, his head bowed. As you came nearer, however, and examined the painting more closely, you saw that in reality he was squ … More
Some years ago a remarkable picture was exhibited in London. As you looked at it from a distance, you seemed to see a monk engaged in prayer, his hands clasped, his head bowed. As you came nearer, however, and examined the painting more closely, you saw that in reality he was squ … More
During the 1982 war in the Falkland Islands between England and Argentina, the Royal Navy’s 3,500-ton destroyer HMS Sheffield was sunk by a single missile fired from an Argentine fighter jet. It caused some people to wonder if modern surface warships were obsolete, sitting ducks … More
Nothing seemed more important to the crowd than the outcome of a hotly-contested championship basketball game being played in O. C. Lewis Gymnasium in Anderson, Indiana. With three minutes to go and the visitors leading by two points, a foul was called on one of the hometown play … More
In Charles Swindoll’s book, The Quest for Character (Multnomah), he refers to “sociologist and historian Carl Zimmerman, in his 1947 book Family and Civilization. He records keen observations as he compared the disintegration of various cultures with the paralle … More
In a certain pond, there were two ducks and a frog who were neighbors and the best of friends. They ... More
Dr. George Sweeting once estimated that “more than a fourth of the Bible is predictive prophecy. Both the Old and New Testaments are full of promises about the return of Jesus Christ. Over 1800 references appear in the O.T., and seventeen O.T. books give prominence to th … More
William Ward said, “Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you.” (Source Unknown). … More
The brilliant physician and writer Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., and his brother John represent two radically different views on the subject of flattery. Dr. Holmes loved to collect compliments, and when he was older he indulged his pastime by saying to someone who had just p … More
As an old farmer was driving down the freeway, his cell phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife’s voice urgently warning him, “Bill, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on Highway 59. Please be careful!” He replied, “I have actual … More
An early Christian leader named Tertullian (164-200AD) declared: “Kill us, torture us, condemn us, grind us to dust. The more you mow us down, the more we grow, for the seed of the church is the blood of the Christians. Every single drop of our blood springs up, in som … More
I once heard the story of a little girl who learned in Sunday school that we came from dust and that we are going back to dust. When she got home she asked her mother if this is true? “Yes, darling, that’s true” her mother replied. The little girl then sai … More
I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” One man stepped forward and said, “Yes sir, I know how to pray.” The captain said, “Wonderful, you p … More
Arthur Pink, a theologian from another generation, talks against those who preach about Jesus as a savior from hell rather than a savior from sin. He explained that there are many who are dangerously deceived by this, because there are many who desire to escape the flames of hell … More
A cranky old lady was greatly annoyed because her neighbors forgot to ask her to go on their picnic. On the morning of the event they suddenly realized their affront and sent a little boy to ask her to come along. AIt=s too late now,@ she snapped. AI=ve already prayed for rain.@ … More
A cranky old lady was greatly annoyed because her neighbors forgot to ask her to go on their picnic. On the morning of the event they suddenly realized their affront and sent a little boy to ask her to come along. AIt=s too late now,@ she snapped. AI=ve already prayed for rain.@ … More
A cranky old lady was greatly annoyed because her neighbors forgot to ask her to go on their picnic. On the morning of the event they suddenly realized their affront and sent a little boy to ask her to come along. AIt=s too late now,@ she snapped. AI=ve already prayed for rain.@ … More
A cranky old lady was greatly annoyed because her neighbors forgot to ask her to go on their picnic. On the morning of the event they suddenly realized their affront and sent a little boy to ask her to come along. AIt=s too late now,@ she snapped. AI=ve already prayed for rain.@ … More
The SIX most important words: AI admit I made a mistake.@ The FIVE most important words: AYou did a good job.@ The FOUR most important words: AWhat do you think?@ The THREE most important words: AAfter you, please.@ The TWO most important words: AThank you.@ The ONE most imp … More
… More
A Father and his small son were out walking one day when the lad asked how electricity could go through the wires stretched between the electric poles. “I don’t know,” said his father. “I never ... More
:- (English Standard Version)
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