Tag Archives: Word of God

Building Something for God

Nehemiah led a group of people on a much-needed project—rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. It was an important undertaking to get something accomplished for the Lord. There are many principles we can learn from the book of Nehemiah as we … Continue reading

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Definition of Success

Three friends were trying to define the word “success”. One said, “Success is being invited to the oval office to advise the president.” The second friend said, “That’s pretty good, but I think success is being invited to the oval … Continue reading

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Reading Between the Lines

In her song Stoney End, Barbra Streisand sings, “I was raised on the good book Jesus till I read between the lines.” That’s when people get into trouble, when they start reading between the lines. The “good book” is God’s … Continue reading

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Sermon Hits Home

A preacher once delivered a powerful sermon against the evils of betting, only to find out later that one of the men in his church was a serious gambler. The preacher called the man and explained that his sermon was … Continue reading

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Still the Same

The Georgia Dome was imploded this week. The stadium hosted many athletic events, concerts and other activities in its 25 years of existence. The structure was not all that old, but the desire for nicer, more modern facilities won out … Continue reading

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Seeds of Success

Shortly after we moved into our new home a little over a year ago, I sowed grass seed, hoping that I would soon have a lawn that looked like a lush, well-manicured golf course. It didn’t happen. So I reseeded … 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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Building with the Word

My wife and I are building a house out in the country. The roof is shingled, the windows and doors are in and the siding is now going up on the outside walls. It is now starting to look like the … Continue reading

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Finding Something Valuable

It’s interesting to watch people who comb the beach with their metal detectors, trying to find something valuable. They patiently walk at a very slow pace, waving their wands in front of them. Occasionally they will stop and focus on … Continue reading

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Good Food Here

There is a truck stop about 2 hours north of my town that claims that they have great food. Their advertising slogan is “World’s Best Diner”. They are so certain of this claim that they have the phrase painted on … Continue reading

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