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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

Revelation 22:1-5 Visible light can be defined as the electromagnetic radiation within the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be perceived by the human eye.  It has wavelengths in the range of 400-700 nanometers.  It’s primary properties are intensity, propagation direction, frequency or wavelength spectrum, and polarization.  It’s speed in a vacuum is 670,616,629.3844 miles

Revelation 20:1-6 (4) Normally when we think of reigning we visualize ourselves as being a ruler over others.  On the other hand, in the Garden of Eden God made Adam and Eve the rulers over all on the Earth.  They were the stewards of all living things for the well-being of the planet. (Gen 1:27-28)

Revelation 4:1-3 (2) An elderly couple who had been careful to eat healthy food and exercise died in a car crash. When they reached the pearly gates, St. Peter showed them their beautiful mansion.  When they recovered from their amazed shock,  the old man asked Peter how much all this was going to cost. “It’s

Philippians 3:15-21 Thomas K Donaldson, proposed some of the earliest ideas for cell repair technologies, using new enzymes and solvents other than water for low temperature operation.  He was also a cryonics advocate and founded both the Cryonics Association of Australia and the Institute for Neural Cryobiology.  In 1988, Donaldson was diagnosed with grade II

Matthew 24:29-31 (31) Your life may read like a conflicting news account of the economic condition for the day.  Your hairline is in recession, you waistline is in inflation, and altogether you are in depression.  The pain and pressure in your life is not responding well to the political platitudes that are giving you questionable

Daniel 12:1-3 (3) More than 2,690 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars are embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California.  They are monuments to the success of entertainers, musicians, actors, directors, and producers.  There you can walk on metal stars dedicated to people like

Isaiah 25:6-9 Years ago Johnny Carson’s guest for the “Tonight” show was Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Orel Hershiser.  Carson commented that he had seen Hershiser singing in the dugout between innings during the World Series game the previous year.  He asked the famous pitcher what he had been singing.  Hershiser who was a Christian, unashamed

Romans 1:14-17 (16) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Dwight L. Moody the great evangelist, was never an ordained minister. He was never a pastor. He was a

Philippians 1:12-17 (12) 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; Eight year old Frank was excited about the fishing trip with his Dad on Saturday.  Friday night they got their fishing gear all ready.  Mom prepared a lunch