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Resolved

Whenever a New Year approaches, many people consider making resolutions about how they intend to do things differently in the coming year. Christians often make promises to make changes that will allow them to follow Jesus better than ever before. … Continue reading

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His Presence

A little boy had to miss church one day because he was sick. His mother stayed home with him while his father took the other children to church. It happened to be Palm Sunday, and when the family returned home … Continue reading

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Morning After Christmas

Our friends’ six-year-old son woke up crying the day after Christmas. When his mother asked him what was wrong, he replied, “It’s not Christmas anymore!” She consoled him with the fact that he had received many presents, and pointed out … Continue reading

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After Christmas

Now that we have another Christmas behind us, many people find that they have something in common with the wise men who came to visit Jesus—they have a whole lot less money! The magi came a long way to bring … Continue reading

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Why He Came

A cartoon depicted two angels standing in heaven, looking down at the earth. One angel asked the other, “I wonder why God likes that particular planet so much?” The other angel responded, “I think it’s because he visited there once.” … Continue reading

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Wounds that Heal

Acts of valiant heroism often emerge in the midst of horrific events. That’s what happened during the tragic school shooting that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut last week. 27-year-old Victoria Soto, one of the teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School, made … Continue reading

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Eternal Perspective

A little boy was once grieving over his recently departed dog, Sparky. The young fellow asked his grandfather if Sparky was in heaven. Grandpa replied, “I’m sure of it! I’m certain that Sparky is enjoying doggie heaven right now. He’s … Continue reading

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Unexpected Grace

  Hayden Carlo, of Wylie, Texas, was driving a car with an expired registration when he was pulled over recently. He told the officer from the Plano, Texas police department that he didn’t have any money, and that he had … Continue reading

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Offensive

A sperm whale that was drifting near an eastern shore of Florida has died. The mammal may have been close to shore because it was injured or sick. Its death may have been hastened by stress caused by a swimmer … Continue reading

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Bad Day

  My wife had a difficult day in the kitchen last Friday. First, she got distracted and forgot about the chili she was cooking. By the time she remembered to check on it, it had boiled over and made a … Continue reading

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