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Always Assume The Safest Position - George Adam ...
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007 (message contributor)
ALWAYS ASSUME THE SAFEST POSITION - George Adam Smith tells us that he was once climbing the Weisshorn above the Zermatt Valley with two guides on a stormy day. They had made the ascent on the sheltered side. Reaching the top, and exhilarated by the thought of the view before him, Smith sprang to the top of a peak -- and was almost blown away by the gale. The guide caught hold of him and pulled him down saying, "On your knees, sir You are safe here only on your knees."
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Two Oars
Contributed by Dylan Potter on Aug 22, 2003
Two Oars A familiar story tells of an old Scotsman who operated a rowboat to transport passengers. On one oar he had written the word Faith, while the other bore the word Works. The point of the story, of course, is that pulling on either oar alone would simply make ...read more
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The Late Vance Havner's Wife Was Also Named ... PRO
Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
The late Vance Havner’s wife was also named Sarah. Shortly after her untimely death, Warren Wiersbe met him at Moody Bible Institute, and expressed his condolences with the simple words, "I’m sorry to hear you lost your wife." Dr. Havner smiled and replied, "Son, when you know where something is, ...read more
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Chuck Swindoll In His Book Dropping Your Guard ... PRO
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003
Chuck Swindoll in his book Dropping Your Guard has to this to say about the importance of relationships with in the Body of Christ: Before anyone can ever be convinced of the value of involvement and mutuality, that person must come to terms with the consequences of isolationism. The fact is, we ...read more
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Rick Warren In His Book The Purpose Driven Life ... PRO
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003
Rick Warren in his book The Purpose Driven Life says, “Life is all about love!” “Because God is love, the most important lesson he wants you to learn on earth is how to love. It is in loving that we are most like him, so love is the foundation of every command he has given us; ...read more
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Leslie Parrot Has This To Say About Friendship ... PRO
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003
Leslie Parrot has this to say about friendship from the book Relationships: Friends make the ordinary-running errands or eating lunch, for example-extraordinarily fun. And good friends ease our pain and lighten our heavy load….Not only are friends good for the soul but for the body as well. ...read more
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