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I Like My Version Better
A preacher was reading John 14 from a modern translation in a Bible study group. He read, “In my Father’s house are many dwelling places.” Immediately, an elderly lady stopped him and said, “I want you to read that Scripture … Continue reading
Full of Hope
Is there anyone more hopeful than the avid fisherman? He is always optimistic that the fish will start biting any time. Surely moving just a few yards downstream will bring a change of fortune. Any hint of a bite must … Continue reading
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Tagged eternal life, fisherman, fishing, hope, illustration, love of God, Romans 5:5, salvation
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Touch ‘Em All!
In a recent Class A minor league baseball game, the Delmarva Shorebirds trailed the Augusta Greenjackets 4-3 in the top of the ninth inning. Then, Shorebirds outfielder Elier Leyva hit a 2-run homer that put his team up by one. … Continue reading
Taking Out the Romance
I have been wondering how the wording would be changed on marriage licenses in Kentucky after the United States Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized gay marriage. I need wonder no more. I just got a look at the updated … Continue reading
Love Your Enemies
Angry demonstrations took place in Columbia, South Carolina last weekend. White supremacists faced off against counter-protesters. The mounting tensions were aggravated by the sweltering 100-degree temperatures. One of the white supremacists was overcome by the oppressive heat. He was escorted … Continue reading
Showing Some Class
Jordan Spieth narrowly missed a date with history on Monday when he came within one shot of making a playoff for the British Open championship. A win would have given him three victories in majors in one year, something that … Continue reading
Misplaced Outrage
A recently released undercover video shows an official of Planned Parenthood discussing how to preserve body parts from aborted babies so that these organs may be used for medical research. The video, which contains some graphic descriptions, has caused quite … Continue reading
Fighting Off an Attack
I have heard that the best way to defend yourself if you are attacked by a shark is to poke it in the eye. Someone said that this is a risky maneuver, trusting your life to a move that was … Continue reading
Savior of All
Cecil B. De Mille’s picture, The King of Kings, filmed during the silent movie era, was seen by countless millions of people. De Mille was once asked why he did not reproduce the movie with sound and color. He replied, … Continue reading
Clean Clothes
I once knew a man who did not wash his clothes very often. His mother told me that he thought that the process of washing was hard on the clothing and that it caused them to wear out more quickly. … Continue reading
