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Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Last year during our vacation our family went into the mountains northeast of Los Angeles to Lake Arrowhead. The lake is only at an elevation of 5177 feet but along the highway leading to the lake there are many

1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. The young pastor had only been at his first church for a couple of

Revelation 21:23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. Did you know that the sun is good for you?  That’s right.  Scientifically it offers a lot of benefits for our

Revelation 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. After travelling throughout Asia for 24 years, Marco Polo the merchant, explorer and writer returned to his home in Venice. His close friends who heard him describe the things

Revelation 7:10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. It was a humid August  day in 1936.  Hundreds of thousands of spectators, police, and soldiers gathered for the colossal event.  Six continents and 49 countries were represented.  Flags from many nations were

Revelation 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Dorothy, the scarecrow, the lion, and the tin man were traveling to the Emerald city

Revelation 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Dorothy, the scarecrow, the lion, and the tin man were traveling to the Emerald city

Revelation 21:6-8 (8) Realtors will tell you that when you are looking to buy a house you should first consider buying the neighborhood.  What does this mean?  You should consider neighborhood safety, where the closest grocery, pharmacy and department stores is located, what school district the house is located in, whether there are nearby parks

Matthew 25:41-46 (41) Hell, to my neighbor is something you will only experience here on earth.  Is he correct?  Is hell just a descriptive word for a tragedy in life? A doctor was asked about a terrible incident in Africa.  He told of a man who had worked around vats of sulfuric acid.  One day

Matthew 13:47-52 (49) Grandpa and his 4-year-old grandson were on their way to the Krispy Kream Donuts shop.  The little boy was excited about the trip and especially about the purpose of the trip.  But grandpa wanted to take advantage of the time with his pride and joy by getting him to think about spiritual

Matthew 13:47-52 (49) Grandpa and his 4-year-old grandson were on their way to the Krispy Kream Donuts shop.  The little boy was excited about the trip and especially about the purpose of the trip.  But grandpa wanted to take advantage of the time with his pride and joy by getting him to think about spiritual

Acts 22:9?11 (10) While a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, Dave Drevecky, along with Scott Garrelts, Atlee Hammaker, Jeff Brantley became known as the God Squad because of their strong Christian faith.  In 1988 a cancerous tumor was found in Drevecky’s pitching arm.  Three years later his left arm and shoulder were amputated.  After

1 Samuel 3:15?18 (17) A young boy Samuel is faced with a dilemma.  He just had a weird dream – repeatedly, it was a message from God.  Then the boy was confronted by his guardian who he didn’t know whether to fear or respect.  His intimidating guardian upon hearing the dream told him to do

Luke 12:41?48 (46) The call to serve is the call to find your purpose in life for God’s glory and honor.  All who have received this call to serve must learn a paradox of wisdom.  Jesus showed us by example that the way up is down.  He wrapped a towel around His waist and filled

Habakkuk 2:1?3 (3) I don’t like to wait.  I like to go, to do, to fix, to create, to accomplish, and to work.  I don’t like stop signs, stop lights, grocery store checkout lines, or the doctor’s “waiting room.”  The thought of retirement terrifies me.  To retire seems to mean you have finally decided to

Charles Swindoll defines leadership with two words – “inspiring influence.” Effective leaders are people who inspire others to follow.  John Maxwell said, “He who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is only taking a walk.” The world defines leadership as the art of motivating a group of people to act toward achieving a common

Genesis 12:1?3 (1) William “Speedy” Morris got his nickname because he was the slowest kid in his neighborhood.  This didn’t diminish his love for sports – especially basketball.  He started out coaching St. John the Baptist Catholic Schools CYO varsity team.  Eventually he became the basketball coach for LaSalle University where he led the Explorers

Hosea 6:1?3 (1) The comic clip shows young George Washington with an axe in his hands.  He is standing next to what used to be a cherry tree.  Now it is lying prone on the ground.  George’s father is standing next to him and it is clear to see that the man is exasperated.  The