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 […]
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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
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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