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Eating with Sinners

People noted that Jesus ate with sinners. This was certainly true. It wasn’t just the “sinners” that Jesus ate with at dinner parties. On a regular basis Jesus sat down to eat with his sinful followers. There was Judas, the … Continue reading

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Strong Medicine

Once upon a time there was a man who was gravely ill. His wife brought him the strong medicine ordered by the doctor, but he complained that it tasted bitter and caused him some pain. So, to spare him, his … Continue reading

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Who’s In Charge?

In 1776, when our nation was in its infancy, the population was about 3 million. Out of those 3 million people came such great statesmen as George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin and many others. Today, our country … Continue reading

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The Lean

I just attended a ministers’ appreciation luncheon hosted by Kentucky Christian University. Some ministers’ spouses were also in attendance. The speaker, Bob Russell, talked about some of the mistakes he made in ministry, and how he had learned from them. … Continue reading

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Seriousness of Sin

A newly ordained Catholic priest was nervous about hearing confessions, so he asked an older, more experienced priest to observe one of his sessions and give him some advice. After a few minutes of watching and listening, the older priest … Continue reading

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Safe

A group of botanists were searching for rare plants that grew in the mountains of the Scottish Highlands. They asked a local boy if he would allow them to lower him in a basket over a high cliff so that … Continue reading

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Extreme Avoidance

I used to work with a fellow who absolutely hated alcoholic beverages. I don’t know much about his background, but something in his life had caused him to detest drinking. He didn’t want to be around alcohol or anyone who … Continue reading

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Precious Stone

Myanmar is known for their production of jade. Miners in that country recently unearthed one of the largest jade stones ever found. The stone is 18 feet wide and 9 feet high. It’s estimated worth is $170 million. That is … Continue reading

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Promises

Someone once said that the favorite hymn of politicians is “Standing on the Promises”. It is true that those running for office do like to make promises, many of which they do not mean, or are unable to keep. Here … Continue reading

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Staying Sharp

“Sharping the saw” is a phrase that has been heard frequently the past several years. It refers to any activity that might serve to improve a person’s ability to function. Attending a seminar, taking a class, reading a good book, … Continue reading

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