Overwegcompound--I'm a spiritual, meditative, analysis, single, divorce christian man, with no children.
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Daily Bread- 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
- “I’m Really Scared . . .” July 22, 2017“I’m really scared.” This was the poignant note a teenager posted to friends on Facebook as she told them of some upcoming medical tests. She was facing hospitalization and a series of procedures in a city three hours from home and anxiously waited as doctors tried to discover the source of some serious medical problems she was experiencing. Who of us, in yo […]Dave Branon
- Building Community July 24, 2017
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- 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
- Streams of Mercy July 22, 2017The council in Cassandra Boyson’s Seeker’s Trilogy was responsible for maintaining law and order in the name of the “Great One.” Instead, they were corrupt, singling out people they deemed different for cruel treatment. Slowly the surrounding society began to decay—reflecting the council’s immoral ways. Yet in a surprising twist, the Great One righted the wr […]Remi Oyedele
- No Floating July 21, 2017I was power-trimming weeds beneath a large tree in our backyard when I felt a painful, burning jab to the back of my skull. Turning, I noticed several hornets buzzing around me. Having been already stung by one, I fled the scene. Later that night I discovered I had bumped the hornets’ watermelon-sized nest with my head! A sting had snapped me out of my cluel […]Tom Felten
- Not a Sprint July 23, 2017
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unemployment—–by abbott and costello and from uncle charlie
OKAY….LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT COSTELLO: Hey….Abbott! How many folks don’t have jobs now? ABBOTT: Good question. Terrible times. It’s 8%. COSTELLO: That many people are out of work? ABBOTT: No, that’s 16%. COSTELLO: You just said 8%. ABBOTT: 8% … Continue reading
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where is GOD?
Where is God? —===<<>>===— In a certain suburban neighborhood, there were two brothers, 8 and 10 years old, who were exceedingly mischievous. Whenever something went wrong in the neighborhood, it turned out they had a hand in it. Their parents … Continue reading
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A Child’s View Of The Bible
We often find that children do amuse us with their explanations. Now as you know little children come up with some amazing explanations. So today we will take a look at a message I have received from one of our … Continue reading
FORREST GUMP
FORREST GUMP Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is met at the Pearly Gate by St. Peter himself. The gates are closed, however, and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. St. Peter says “Well, Forrest, it’s certainly good to see … Continue reading
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B-I-B-L-E
B-I-B-L-E A father was approached by his small son, who told him proudly, “I know what the Bible means!” His father smiled and replied, “What do you mean, you ‘know’ the Bible?” The son replied, “I do know!” “Okay,” said … Continue reading
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a 911 funny
An elderly Floridian called 911 on her cell phone to report that her car has been broken into. She is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher: “They’ve stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the brake pedal and … Continue reading
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the things children say…………
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ( Matthew 19:14 *NIV ) Children are a gift from God, and hold a very special … Continue reading
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Valentines Day:
Here’s a list of what NOT to give her for Valentines Day: – A box of chocolates, clumsily rearranged in an attempt to hide the fact you ate all the caramel ones. – Any video starring Sylvester Stallone, Jim Carrey, … Continue reading
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a compliment funny
A man was in his usual place in the morning, sitting at the table, reading the paper after breakfast. He came across an article about a beautiful actress who was about to marry a football player. The player was known … Continue reading
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