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During a summer break from my studies at an engineering university, I worked in a scrap yard repairing construction equipment. One afternoon, I was taking apart a piling hammer that had some very larg... read more..

If only Forrest Gump could play ping pong like this! I always wondered how they did a lot of the special effects in movies. You know the kind where all action stops and the image rotates and then st... read more..

"The LORD redeemeth the soul of His servants; and none of them that trust in Him shall be desolate." - Psalm 34:22   Divine assurance is very comprehensive in this text. Note it is read more..

A couple moved to the country when they retired. One mild winter, they had a bit of a problem with rodents in the garage. So they bought one of those little sub-sonic mouse repellant, the kind you plu... read more..

"I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day." - 2 Timothy 1:12   In this age of unsettled opinions, read more..

This is pretty neat.  People wearing all black and white gloves "act out" the words of the song "Who Am I?" with the assistance of a black light.   (adsbygo read more..

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is steadfast on Thee, because he trusts in You." - Isaiah 26:3   Perfect peace, is it really attainable? In these days of unrest read more..

A little boy got lost at the YMCA and found himself in the women's locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover.The little boy watch... read more..

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST   Prov. 8:22-35 Col. 1:21-28 Luke 10:38-42 Psalm 27   Some might be wary of this gospel lesson, in which Jesus seems to be rebuking the sort of practic read more..

Sometimes night brings confusion and anger, but perseverance will bring hope. Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20070729.mp3{/audio}... read more..

Our pastor, an avid golfer, was once taking part in a local tournament. As he was preparing to tee off, the organizer of the tournament approached him and pointed to the dark, threatening storm clouds... read more..

"Take heed therefore how you hear." - Luke 8:18   All who preach and teach the Word of God carry a great responsibility. It is a solemn thing to stand before men and to speak in t read more..

"I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." - Romans 8:18   In addition to the ailments which he read more..

A lot of people think that farm equipment is for work.  To look at a John Deere or Massey Ferguson tractor one can clearly see they are made for hauling hay, plowing fields and, of course, squa read more..

Have you ever had a resume rejected? Don't ever let it happen again. The next time that nasty old rejection letter comes your way, respond with yourown:Dear [Interviewer's Name]:Thank you for your let... read more..

"We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28   This joyous declaration of a bold faith read more..

Who are you trusting to write your life's legacy?  Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20070722.mp3{/audio} read more..

While leading a tour of kindergarten students through our hospital, I overheard a conversation between one little girl and an x-ray technician."Have you ever broken a bone?" he asked."Yes," the girl r... read more..

"Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it." - John 2:5   Such was the advice which the Virgin Mother gave to the servants at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. She had no way of knowing w read more..

"Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." - Revelation 2:10   "Be thou faithful."  This is the divine challenge that comes to each indivi read more..

"They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31 read more..

Once again I must apologize for the side effects of this game.  If you play long enough, you will see dots before your eyes. No problem - just don't touch the purple ones.  (adsbygoogle = wi... read more..

"He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and form the river unto the ends of the earth." - Psalm 72:8   This is a clear prophecy of the world-wide dominion or rulership of Je read more..

An older woman recently returned from her hometown in North Carolina and told a friend they'd spruced up the churchyard cemetery since her last visit several years past. "Lots of new greenery," she sa... read more..

"Rejoice in the LORD always, and again I say, Rejoice." - Philippians 4:4    It is a pity that many sincere believers do not penetrate into the true joy of the Christian fai read more..

"Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6   As the people of Israel emerged read more..

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST   "This is the day the LORD hath made let us rejoice and be glad in it."   Isaiah 66:10-14 Gal. 6:10-16 Luke 10:1-9,16 Psalm 19   As read more..

"This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief." - 1 Timothy 1:15   This statement is the very read more..

"My sheep hear My voice, and I know the, and they know Me:... and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand." - John 10:27,28   There is a wealth o read more..

"The LORD Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you." - 2 Timothy 4:22   Most of our church services close with a benediction. In so doing we follow the pattern set by G read more..