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Years Ago, A Large Statue Of Christ Was Erected ...
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008 (message contributor)
Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries that as long as the statue stands, there will be peace between Chile and Argentina. Shortly after the statue was erected, the Chileans began to protest that they had been slighted - the statue had its back turned to Chile. Just when tempers were at their highest in Chile, a Chilean newspaperman saved the day. In an editorial that not only satisfied the people but made them laugh, he simply said, "The people of Argentina need more watching over than the Chileans."
Sometimes we get into unnecessary contentions and strife when it can be solved just by one person putting out the sparks, which could apparently ablaze and end up in ashes. Are we the ones that spark the fire or put it out? Isaac took a stand to put it out.
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There Is A Difference Between Reconciliation And ... PRO
Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
There is a difference between reconciliation and forgiveness. In the cross, Jesus provided for the forgiveness of everyone. But not everyone will be reconciled with Him–because they won’t seek to be reconciled with Him. Dietrich Bonhoeffer forgave his Nazi guards, but he was never reconciled with ...read more
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Faith Is The First Step You Must Take To Receive ... PRO
Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
Faith is the first step you must take to receive mercy from God. Faith is not just believing God exists, it is acting on that belief. It is staking your entire eternity on the offer God ...read more
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The Words, "Where Is The Messiah?" Are The First ... PRO
Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
The words, “Where is the Messiah?” are the first recorded words spoken by a person in the entire New Testament. (In Matthew 1, only the angel Gabriel speaks.) What do you think is the first question ...read more
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A Protestant Minister And A Catholic Priest ... PRO
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2005
A Protestant Minister and a Catholic Priest enjoyed teasing their Rabbi friend, continually asking him when he was going to convert to their faith. When the Holidays rolled around, the Rabbi sent them a card with the following: "Season’s Greetings! Roses are reddish, Violets are bluish; When the ...read more
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer Stated, "The Christian Life ...
Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 31, 2005
Dietrich Bonhoeffer stated, “The Christian life is not one of gloom, but of ever ...read more
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