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SLUMS OF APOSTASY

The life of Edgar Allen Poe is one of the most tragic of all American writers. Within a brief span of forty years he literally went from riches to rags. Raised by foster parents who loved him deeply, he was … Continue reading

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REFUSED TO LISTEN

In the fateful winter morning of January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger stood poised for launch. Overnight, the temperature had plummeted into the twenties. At liftoff it was a crisp 36 degrees F. Four-foot icicles still clung ominously to … Continue reading

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FOR WE BE BRETHREN

INTRODUCTION Genesis 13:1-8 Abraham said that there ought not be strife between them because they were brethren There should be unity and goodwill between brethren This is one of the major difficulties in the church today – strife among brethren … Continue reading

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EVEN THE SMALL DETAILS

Scientists now say that a series of slits, not a giant gash, sank the Titanic. The opulent, 900-foot cruise ship sank in 1912 on its first voyage, from England to New York. Fifteen hundred people died in the worst maritime … Continue reading

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BEWARE OF THE SAWDUST

A story is told of a man who, resisting the cost of oats he fed his mule, decided to gradually substitute sawdust in its diet. Everything went fine for a while but by the time the mule was satisfied with … Continue reading

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ACTING LIKE OUR FATHER

INTRODUCTION When Jesus spoke about “Responding to Evil”, He laid down two principles: Do not resist an evil person (Mt. 5:39a) Respond to evil by doing good (Mt. 5:39b-42) This is certainly a challenging task Jesus put before His disciples… … Continue reading

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We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; more medicine, but less wellness. We read too little, watch TV too much and pray … Continue reading

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DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS

Several years ago State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections in the United States. The winner (or, perhaps the loser) was the corner of Belt Line Road and Midway Road in Addison, Texas, an affluent Dallas suburb.  There were 263 … Continue reading

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CONCERT IN A CAVE

I have attended concerts at various places, but I have never attended a concert in a cave. David wrote Psalm 57 when he fled from Saul into the cave of Adullam (1 Sam. 22:1). It can be difficult to sing … Continue reading

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CREATION VERSUS THEISTIC EVOLUTION

INTRODUCTION As we look at the creation account we will notice that God created: Light on day one (1:3-5) Firmament on day two (1:6-8) The seas, the dry land, and vegetation on day three (1:9-13) The sun, moon and the … Continue reading

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