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Aug 15
IS THERE PROOF THAT GOD WROTE THE BIBLE?
When some of the prophecies of those who claim to have supernatural assistance come true, people get excited and think that he just might be guided by God. Why the frenzy? Because people know that making prophecies that come true can only be accomplished by the supernatural–that is, God.This truth is taught in the Bible. …
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Aug 07
SELF-YIELDING TO GOD
As a youth, I remember hearing an illustration of a violin which was being auctioned with other items. The violin was old but in good shape. None in the audience knew, including the auctioneer, that the violin was the work of Antonio Stradivari. When its time came to be auctioned, the auctioneer struggled to even …
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Jul 10
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF CREATIONISM
A recent letter on the editorial page of the Corpus Christi Caller Times said there is no scientific evidence for Creation. Too, my personal friend, Mr. E. E. Brennaman, wrote on the editorial page that Creationists should not think evolution is defeated just because it is a theory. “All sciences are based on theories,” he …
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Jun 26
You Will Never Be Sorry
For thinking before acting.For hearing before judging.For forgiving your enemies.For being candid and frank.For helping a fallen brother.For being honest in business.For thinking before speaking.For being loyal to your church.For standing by your principals.For stopping your ears to gossip.For bridling a slanderous tongue.For harboring only pure thoughts.For sympathizing with the afflicted.For being courteous and kind …
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Jan 10
Do They Want It Better? [Or, The All-sufficiency of the Gospel]
If the PRESIDENT wants to rid our nation of drugs–he should want citizens to become Christians.– – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 13:1-7. If DOCTORS fear the spread of AIDS–then they must teach the patients to become Christians.– – 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. If the POLICE want to stop crime–they should urge the people to become Christians.– …
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Nov 15
The Fall and Rise of Peter
The apostle Peter is a favorite Bible character of many people. He was one to whom many can relate. Although Peter was a leader among the disciples, he had his shortcomings, yea, even a fall. Yet, he also had the heart of gold and rose from those times. It is for our benefit that the …
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Aug 23
LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
Upon returning from an out-of-state job assignment, a member of the church showed me a brochure from a congregation which he had attended. It was a program of the church’s drama which they were presenting. It rivaled a commercial production, complete with seven full scenes and a lengthy acknowledgment list of actors, stage crew, construction …
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May 24
Agape
“1. Affection, good-will, love, benevolence” is the definition given by Thayer to the Greek word agape. The Scriptures describe it as actions of benevolence or esteem due to one’s intense desire for the well-being of another (John 3:16; 1 John 3:16-19; 4:9-11). It is not merely saying “I love you.” Rather, it is love manifested …
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May 16
What Is The Difference Between A Hypocrite And A Faithful Christian Who Stumbles At Least Once In A While?
The aim of this article is to pinpoint some of the basic difference between a thorough-going hypocrite and a faithful Christian who (although he realizes that he “stumbles” at least at times) strives with all of his heart to walk faithfully before God.To correctly fight this battle, he must understand what it means to be …
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