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The Last Appointment
Michael Douglas Hollywood icon Michael Douglas was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer last month. The Oscar-winning actor is undergoing a grueling round of treatments which include chemotherapy and radiation. Douglas has a positive attitude and says that he likes … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, death, God, illustration, judgment, Michael Douglas
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The Greatest Commandment
Tony Blair Former British prime minister Tony Blair wrote an article titled “Why Faith Matters” that appeared in the September 12 edition of Parade magazine. In the article, Blair talks about his Christian faith, but he betrays a woeful lack … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, God, greatest commandment, illustration, Jesus, love, Parade magazine, Tony Blair
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Destructive Fires
The wildfire that began in Colorado on Labor Day has become the most destructive wildfire in the history of the state. About 3,500 people had to flee their homes as the fire spread to over 6,000 acres, or about 9 … Continue reading
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Tagged Colorado, gossip, illustration, lies, speech, tongue, wildfire
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Responding to Evil
Nine years ago today, the world was forever changed for many people. The horrific events of September 11, 2001, reminded us of the true nature of the struggle between good and evil. Some seem to have forgotten the lesson, but … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged 911, evil, God, government, Ground Zero, response, World Trade Center
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God and Google
Google has just introduced instant search results that promise to save time for their users. This new feature tries to figure out what you are searching for as each letter is typed. Based on your first key strokes, you will … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Prayer
Tagged God, Google, illustration, Jesus, Prayer, search
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Best to Forgive
Augustus Mendenhall is scheduled to go to trial this week, facing felony charges after being accused of attacking Ed DeLaney last October. If convicted, he could be sentenced to more than 100 years in prison. It is thought that a … Continue reading
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Tagged Augustus Mendenhall, Ed DeLaney, forgive, grudge, illustration, trial
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A Sobering Thought
According to a recent AP report, an estimated 17 million people have driven while drunk at least once on U.S. streets and highways in the course of a year. A study released by the government last month says that 8% … Continue reading
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Tagged AP report, drunk driving, government survey, illustration, sober, spiritual
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Looks Like a Champion
2008 Iowa State Fair Grand Champion Steer Dan Piller recently wrote in the Des Moines Register about the steer that was named the 2010 Grand Champion in the Iowa State Fair. “Doc” looked a whole lot like “Wade”, the steer … Continue reading
Celebrating Salvation
A landslide at a gold-and-copper mine in Chile on August 5 trapped 33 miners more than 2,200 feet underground. 17 days later, all 33 men were found to be alive and in relatively good condition. Although it will be some … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, Chilean mine, evangelism, illustration, rescue, salvation
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