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Daily Bread- What We Bring Back July 25, 2017John F. Burns spent forty years covering world events for The New York Times. In an article written after his retirement in 2015, Burns recalled the words of a close friend and fellow journalist who was dying of cancer. “Never forget,” his colleague said, “It’s not how far you’ve traveled; it’s what you’ve brought back.” Psalm 37 could be considered David’s […]David C. McCasland
- Building Community July 24, 2017“Community” is the place where the person you least want to live with always lives, says Henri Nouwen. Often we surround ourselves with the people we most want to live with, which forms a club or a clique, not a community. Anyone can form a club; it takes grace, shared vision, and hard work to form a community. The Christian church was the first institution […]Philip Yancey
- Didn’t Get Credit? July 23, 2017Hollywood musicals were wildly popular during the 1950s and ’60s, and three actresses in particular—Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Wood, and Deborah Kerr—thrilled viewers with their compelling performances. But a huge part of the appeal of these actresses was the breathtaking singing that enhanced their acting. In fact, the classic films’ successes were actually du […]Cindy Hess Kasper
- What We Bring Back July 25, 2017
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- The One July 25, 2017The trailer for the epic World War II movie Saving Private Ryan contains these words: “In the last great invasion of the last great war, the greatest challenge for eight men was saving . . . one.” Jesus similarly told a parable about a shepherd who searched for one lost lamb. “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he […]Jeff Olson
- A Word to the Wealthy July 24, 2017When Robert Edmiston lost his job in the early 1970s, he used the money he received in severance pay to start International Motors. Edmiston went on to become one of the wealthiest business owners in the UK and one of the country’s most generous philanthropists. As a believer in Jesus, he felt compelled to use his wealth to start religious and educational ch […]Ruth O'Reilly-Smith
- Not a Sprint July 23, 2017In 1983, a sixty-one-year-old potato farmer named Cliff Young showed up for a grueling, weeklong ultramarathon from Sydney to Melbourne—in overalls and work boots. He shuffled off the starting line as the much younger and athletic runners sprinted ahead. Soon he was miles behind. Spectators feared for his health. But that night, as the other runners slept, C […]Mike Wittmer
- The One July 25, 2017
Category Archives: sin
A Call to Repentance by charles stanley
A Call to Repentance HEBREWS 4:13-16 How many times have you gotten caught in a “guilt cycle”? This involves confessing the same old sin, telling God you’re sorry, and promising not to do it again–while suspecting that you probably will. … Continue reading
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Sin and Rain
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ( 1 John 1:9 *NKJV ) “Out of the mouths of Babe’s” category, hear a 6 year old … Continue reading
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LET GO OF THE PAST
LET GO OF THE PAST My child, Give up! Give up those hurts of the past. It’s time to move on. satan loves to have you live in the past because that renders you ineffective to live in the present-in … Continue reading
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LIVING YOUR LIFE WITHOUT SIN
LIVING YOUR LIFE WITHOUT SIN There was a little girl, who’s father was a pastor. One day, she came to her father and said, “Daddy, can a person go their whole life without sinning?” The father answered, … Continue reading
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Refocusing Life on Jesus by charles stanley
Refocusing Life on Jesus JOHN 15:4-6 Today’s passage encourages us to stay connected to Jesus. The image of Him as the vine and believers as the branches helps us understand that apart from Him, we can do nothing. It is … Continue reading
The Final Exam by charles stanley
The Final Exam Matthew 25:31-40 Pay attention because there will be a test later.” Upon completing their schooling, most people are relieved not to have to hear those words anymore. Well, your testing days are not quite over, because God … Continue reading
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what is your Anthem ?
“The sin that so easily trips us up.” Hebrews 12:1 Achilies, the Greek hero of the Trojan War, was invulnerable, with one exception: his heel. Shoot him there and he’d go down. Guess what? He died from an arrow … Continue reading
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God’s View of Mankind by charles stanley
God’s View of Mankind HEBREWS 2:6-18 To understand the purposes and ways of the Lord, we need to comprehend His perspective of mankind. So often, we rely on our human viewpoint instead of trying to see ourselves through His eyes. … Continue reading
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Roads….
“Broad is the road that leads to destruction … Narrow [is] the road that leads to life.” Matthew 7:13-14 As we think about our life journey with Jesus, the Way, we find that Jesus has lots of helpful guidelines for … Continue reading
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one criminal and Jesus
He said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Luke 23:42 When Jesus was on the cross, two criminals hung on either side of him. One of them received the gift of eternal life that day by trusting … Continue reading
