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The Bible teaches us to not become bound to those who do not believe in Jesus, but let's not use that as an excuse to avoid them altogether. Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20071021.mp3{/au read more..

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost   Ruth 1:1-19 2 Timothy 1:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 Psalm--111   This gospel is a story about brokenness. Lepers were declared unclean and were consequ read more..

"One thing have I desired of the LORD, that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD and to enquire in His temple." - Psalm 27:4 & read more..

"Be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the LORD, forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the LORD." - 1 Corinthians 15:58   After having reminde read more..

Now be strong and work; for I am with you, saith the LORD of Hosts." - Haggai 2:4   After the Babylonian Captivity the returned Jews had laid the foundation of the new temple, but they read more..

"Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved." - Romans 10:1   What will happen to the Jewish people who believe in God but not in C read more..

I have no idea what this game is called but it sure is fun.  Simply make 4 bricks of the same color touch each other and you are on your way. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).pus... read more..

"When you pray, enter into the closet, and when you have shut the door, pray to your Father, which is in secret and your Father, who sees in secret, shall reward you openly." - Matthew read more..

A friend was lecturing in Latin America. He was going to use a translator, but to identify with his audience, he wanted to begin his talk by saying in Spanish, "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen." He... read more..

Sorry about no devotion the last couple of days. The lighting was bad Fri. night and the server was down last night. "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. read more..

Sometimes God's children make bad decisions - even when they have been abundantly blessed by God.  Learn from one good king's bad decision. Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm2007101 read more..

There was once a small boy who banged a drum all day and loved every moment of it. He would not be quiet, no matter what anyone else said or did. Various attempts were made to do something about the ... read more..

OK, here's the dilemma.  You want to light your bonfire but you've forgotten your matches and don't have a lighter.  Hmmm . . . .  what to do?  I know!  Just back your jet c read more..

"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16   When Jesus sent out His disciples, He called th read more..

The fist knocking on the door belonged to a cop. Bracing for the worst, the yard foreman opened the door. "Is that yours?" asked the officer, pointing to a company van that was jutting out into the na... read more..

"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of  God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like sta read more..

Cymatics is is the study of the effects of sound waves on physical items. So stretch out something tight over a speaker, sprinkle some salt and let the good times roll.  By the way, some o read more..

"You yourselves are our letter written in our hearts, known and read by all men." - 2 Corinthians 3:2   We are told that the style of our handwriting shows whether we are outgoing read more..

A duck walks into a bar and asks "Got any crackers? "Bartender says no.Duck walks out.Duck walks in the next day and asks, "Got any crackers?" bar tender says no.Duck walks out.Duck walks in the next ... read more..

"We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works." Ephesians 2:10   Some people have the idea that good works are only great, outstanding things done for the Kingd read more..

Here is a song that all moms can relate to - "The Mom" song, sung by Anita Renfroe to the tune of the William Tell Overture. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({} read more..

Doctor Bloom who was known for miraculous cures for arthritis had a waiting room full of people when a little old lady, completely bent over in half, shuffled in slowly, leaning on her cane. When her ... read more..

I'm not sure what this guy would do to a work site's accident safety record, but I'm sure he would be entertaining just the same.  He'd be a great children's entertainer at Home Depot.  Th read more..

As the lone female in our house, I find that certain male habits have really begun to get on my nerves. One day, I emerged from the bathroom completely exasperated when I bumped into my husband."What ... read more..

Thanksgiving also includes thanking God for what you had. Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20071007.mp3{/audio}... read more..

"You are the salt of the earth." - Matthew 5:13   One of the fundamental questions pertaining to life is the simple question: "What am I here for?  Why am I in this worl read more..

"Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth." Ecclesiastes 12:1   The Creator always has placed a high estimate upon the services of young people in His kingdom. We think read more..

Anybody in the market for a train?  Or is anybody in the train for a market? Either way, this is the place for you. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); read more..

"Then Philip opened his mouth and began at the same Scripture and preached unto him Jesus." - Acts 8:35   Do you know Philip? He was not one of the Apostles. He was not an ordaine read more..

A burglar broke into a minister's house and told the pastor, "One move and you're dead. I'm looking for money."The vicar replied, "Hang on, let me get a light and I'll help you."... read more..