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FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST "This is the day the LORD hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."   Zech. 12:7-10 Gal. 3:26-29 Luke 9:18-24 Psalm 63:1-8   Jesus aske read more..

The tall, handsome, confident gentleman walked over to the girl and made a disparaging remark about the men who had been chatting her up.She laughed gaily, "When I don't want a man's attentions," she ... read more..

A couple's happy married life almost went on the rocks because of the presence in the household of old Aunt Emma. For seventeen long years she lived with them, always crotchety, always dema read more..

"The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by Him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day long." - Deuteronomy 33:12   These gracious words form a part of the blessing which read more..

I know the title of this fun link sounds like a character from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, but let me tell you that this horse really dances.  I am not really an equine fanatic, but I st read more..

"Teach me Thy way, O LORD; I will walk in Thy truth; unite my heart to fear Thy name." - Psalm 86:11   There is a petition and a pledge blended in one in this text. The Psalmist w read more..

A wealthy man decides to take a hunting safari in Africa, and takes his faithful dog with him, so he doesn't feel so lonely out in the middle of the bush.  The first day out on the expediti read more..

A boy was having a lot of difficulty in French class.To encourage him, his teacher said, "You'll know you're really beginning to get it when you start dreaming in French."The boy ran into class all ex... read more..

"If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." - 1 John 1:7 Many of us have learned read more..

A trucker stops for red light and a goober girl catches up.  She knocks on the door and the trucker lowers the window.  The girl says, "Hi, my name is Heather and you are losing some read more..

"Because I Love You With an Everlasting Love." - Jeremiah 31:3 We will hear what our Heavenly Father does to motivate us by His everlasting love for us. A love that is perpetual, unen read more..

My grandfather worked in a blacksmith shop when he was a boy, and he used to tell me, when I was a little boy myself, how he had toughened himself up so he could stand the rigors of blacksmithing. read more..

We need grain for many of our favorite cooking recipes and unless you are on the Atkins diet it's in a lot of your favorite foods.  Grain is in your cupcakes, bread, buns, croissants, pretzels and mor... read more..

"The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life, the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." PSALM 121:7,8   Only the all-knowi read more..

Before Linda became engaged, she was quite the beauty, and didn't mind letting her boyfriend know it, too. "A lot of men are gonna be totally miserable when I marry," she told him read more..

A minister delivered a sermon in ten minutes one Sunday morning, which was about half the usual length of his sermons. He explained, “I regret to inform you that my dog, who is very fond of eating pap... read more..

This is a fun thing for a while and then it just gets kind of weird.  The object of it all is the same as in baseball, football, soccer, and ice hockey - pass the ball. (adsbygoogle = window.... read more..

On a recent “getaway” I checked myself in to a inexpensive hotel. Okay, it was a cheap motel. But I was not interested in fancy accoutrements, simply getting away and resting. Personally, I don’t need... read more..

A tourist was being led through the swamps of Florida.  "Is it true," he asked, "that an alligator won't attack you if you carry a flashlight?" "That de read more..

"The LORD is my Shepherd" - Psalm 23   This 23rd Psalm is not only the best known of all the psalms, but also for many the best-liked passage in all the sacred Scriptures. What a read more..

The young man entered the Ice Cream Palace and asked, "What kinds of ice cream do you have?""Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry," the girl wheezed as she spoke, patted her chest and seemed unable to conti... read more..

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost "This is the day the LORD hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."   2 Sam. 12:1-10,13 Galatians 2:11-21 Luke 7:36-50 Psalm 32   Jesu read more..

God may not have as much for you to do as you think.  Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20070624.mp3{/audio} read more..

"That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me." - John 17:21   The 17th read more..

Some of the most fun games are the most simple ones. Take this one for instance - no fancy graphics, no splashy sounds.  All you have is a maddening goal to go further each time.  Sure you can spend ... read more..

"Curse Meroz, said the angel of the LORD. Curse its people bitterly, because they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty." - Judges 5:23  also read Matt read more..

At the airport for a business trip, I settled down to wait for the boarding announcement at Gate 35. Then I heard the voice on the public address system saying, "We apologize for the inconvenience, bu... read more..

Pistols don't kill. Shrimp with pistols do. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); read more..

I felt the need to continue from yesterday in Ephesians 2:8,9, and 10.   Saved by grace, through faith in Christ, not by works of our own. that is the only Gospel found in the New Testament. read more..

The teacher asked one of her young students if he knew his numbers. "Yes," he said.  "I do.  My father taught me." "Good.  What comes after three.& read more..