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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
Tag Archives: age
A THOUSAND MARBLES
A THOUSAND MARBLES The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it’s the unbounded joy of not having to be at work. Either … Continue reading
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NO MORE WITH ME
NO MORE WITH ME “I’m sorry. Please forgive me! I don’t mean to hold you up,” he said as he struggled to get off the escalator. I’ll admit to it. There have been times when walking or driving … Continue reading
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LUCKY
LUCKY Anyone who has pets will really like this. You’ll like it even if you don’t and may decide you need one. Mary and her husband Jim had a dog, Lucky. Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and … Continue reading
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Honour your father and mother
“Honour your father and mother”.Ephesians 6:2. This is God’s first commandment with a promise! God doesn’t say to hounour good parents only. Honour your parents who produced you! Perhaps the toughest stage of life is parenting our parents! … Continue reading
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THE CAB RIDE
THE CAB RIDE Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. It was a cowboy’s life, a life for someone who wanted no boss. What I didn’t realize was that it was also a ministry. Because I drove … Continue reading
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a sign of the end times……
“When you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.” Luke 21:31 In Luke 21, Jesus speaks of the end times of life on earth. What sorts of things will happen? For one thing, Jesus … Continue reading
using time wisely
“He sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it.” Luke 19:15 Today’s passage shows us people with three different attitudes. First, those who reject Jesus. Second, … Continue reading
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME A young man learns what’s most important in life from the guy next door. It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. … Continue reading
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
HOW TO STAY YOUNG ~ Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. ~ Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. ~ Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, … Continue reading
GOD SAID
GOD SAID If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I’m a Healer? If you never went through difficulties, how would you know that I’m a Deliverer? If you never had a trial, how could you call … Continue reading
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