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ENDING AN ATHEIST’S ARGUMENT
My visit to the home of an atheist was at the request of his daughter. He had recently been released from a local hospital after being treated for advanced throat cancer and his prospects for survival were poor to none. … Continue reading
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RISING ABOVE THE WAVES OF A STORM
Introducing his study on going through difficult times, titled “When the Going Gets Tough,” Dr. Joe Stowell, president of Cornerstone University, says getting through a season of trouble is a lot like surviving a roller-coaster ride—except that we do not … Continue reading
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A MONUMENT TO YOUR MOTHER
Bunhill Cemetery in London may have the highest monument to a mother anywhere in the world. There, at the grave of Susannah Wesley, stands a monument fourteen feet tall honoring this mother of faith who was known for her ability … Continue reading
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EASTER DECLARES DEATH DOESN’T GET THE LAST WORD
A minister friend of mine was once approached by a delegation from a small religious group in his city to see if he would be willing to officiate at funerals of their members. They told him they had no one … Continue reading
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PALM SUNDAY’S TEARS
The praises and palm branches of Palm Sunday’s crowd when Jesus entered Jerusalem are remembered at this time of the year but most forget the tears He shed over what the citizens of that sacred city would face in the … Continue reading
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SWEET SPRING
I’ve been meeting many people who are experiencing winter burnout (or freeze out). Even the south has had a winter to remember, featuring killer storms that have just kept coming. Now it’s time to look past wintry blasts to … Continue reading
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THE JUDGE WHO REFUSED TO DECIDE
Nothing makes news like crucial court cases. Consider the media coverage given to high profile trials that garner millions of dollars worth of television time and print space. Everybody loves a mystery. And there are few arenas of intrigue that … Continue reading
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THOSE FABULOUS FEBRUARY PRESIDENTS
February is the month Americans celebrate the birthdays of two unforgettable presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. While we do this officially on President’s Day, many still prefer to do so on the dates they were born: Lincoln on … Continue reading
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HOW VALENTINE LOVE CAN BE LOST
The chosen Biblical text for many weddings is Paul’s eloquent description of love found in 1 Corinthians 13. These warm words frequently capture the hearts of lovers and are often chosen to either precede or follow their marriage vows. Why … Continue reading
STRENGTH FOR ALL SEASONS
Poets and preachers have long pointed out the similarities between the seasons of the year and life. In effect, we’re all born in January and immediately start heading toward December. Along the way, we’re initiated into life’s realities by the … Continue reading