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We Praise What We Earnestly Value, And If We ...
Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 26, 2009 (message contributor)
"We praise what we earnestly value, and if we praise what we do not value, we are mocking it. David Robledo." (from John Piper’s book "Desiring God")
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Tom Recently Told Me A Story About A Man Who Went ... PRO
Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 7, 2004
Tom recently told me a story about a man who went to a priest and confessed that the Lord had recently convicted him of gossip. He wanted to know what he could do to make it right. The priest told him to go to the top of a mountain, rip open a feather pillow, turn the feathers loose in the wind, ...read more
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A Man Was Charged Thursday (July 15) In The ...
Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 19, 2004
A man was charged Thursday (July 15) in the murder of a West Bend (near Milwaukee) teenager. According to the charges, 18-year-old Katie Gensmer was killed so she wouldn’t talk about a past relationship. David Brace, 20, showed little emotion as he was led into court, 12 News Nick Bohr said. Now ...read more
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A Mother Was Preparing Pancakes For Her Sons, ... PRO
Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘Let my brother have the first pancake; I can ...read more
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Forgiveness In Action PRO
Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 6, 2004
Forgiveness in Action Pastor Hayes a man in his middle forties, was well-loved by his congregation, and faithful to God and to his family. He enjoyed a successful ministry in an exuberantly vital, growing church. Just when everything seemed to be going well, a cloud came over this man and his ...read more
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Save One More For Jesus PRO
Contributed by Robert Garrett on Aug 8, 2005
ILLUSTRATION “SAVE ONE MORE FOR JESUS” Rick Warren shares in his book “The Purpose Driven Life” about his dad who was a pastor for over fifty years serving mostly small rural churches. His dad was not simply a preacher but was a man with a mission. He loved taking teams of volunteers overseas ...read more
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