Aug 07
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
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
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
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 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
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
“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
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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May 09
It used to be that nobody could criticize motherhood, the flag or apple pie. Today some folks use the flag for kitchen curtains, Sara Lee makes the pie, and motherhood is delegated to the day care center. Productivity is the key idea. Women who have secular careers are thought to be productive, while one who …
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Apr 25
To “profane” something is to take that which is holy and treat it as common. This is the reason I don’t applaud in worship unto God.Worship to the Almighty, Eternal, Sovereign God is unique, in a class by itself. (1) Only in the Lord’s Supper do we eat a meal that is not designed to …
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