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Category Archives: Dedication
The Man, The Boy, The Donkey
Once upon a time there was a man, a boy (the man’s son), and a donkey. The three were headed to the market. They had not gone far before they met a farmer. He said, “You are very foolish to … Continue reading
The Testing of One’s Faith
Make no mistake about it. One’s faith will be tested, and tested again, in this life. James writes of “the testing of your faith” (James 1:3). These tests are common to man (1 Corinthians 10:13). We should not be surprised … Continue reading
Posted in Dedication, Endurance, Soul Winning, Temptation, Textual study, Time, Tongue
Tagged attitude, attitude toward God, attitude toward time, attitude toward world, attitude towards others, attitude towards prayer, attitude twords God's word, attitude when life is difficult, bless God and curse men, book of James, godisnowhere, h. r. palmer, James 1, James 2, James 3, James 4, James 5, kidder, m. a, patience, poor, pure religion, restoring the sinner, rich man and poor man in assembly, song angry words, song e're you left your room this morning, song yield not to tempation, testing faith, tongue, unspotted from world, vapor, visit, wages owed to others, what is your life, widows and orphans, Wisdom, words
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The Salt of the Earth
Mathew 5:13, “Ye are the salt of the earth: if the salt have lost his savour (saltness – Mark 9:50) . . . It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot … Continue reading
Our Sacred Honor
When the 56 founding fathers signed their name to the Declaration of Independence, they were basically signing their own death warrants. John Hancock reportedly said, “There must be no pulling of different ways… we must hang together.” Ben Franklin reportedly … Continue reading
Posted in Dedication, Fellowship, History
Tagged abraham clark, america, benjamin franklin, created equal, creator, decalration of independence, dedication, founding fathers, honor, john hancock, martin luther king jr., richard stockton, robert morris, sacred honor, sacrifice, thomas mckean, thomas nelson, unalienable rights
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Most of My Heroes Are Gone! (Does Anyone Want to do Right Anymore?)
Shame! Shock! Sadness! This is what I felt, when I heard reports on the national TV news of one of my former Bible instructors being accused, confessing, and eventually being arrested for molesting small children. Such is sick. This was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Dedication, Faith, Sin
Tagged fallen brethren, hypocrites, neighbor's Bible, song
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A Shaking of Faith
Jesse Babcock Ferguson is an example of how the sins of one can spiritually injure multitudes. This example should caution us to beware: (1) Men may disappoint; (2) Our actions may affect others. Ferguson was born in Philadelphia, Pa. but … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Dedication, History, Restoration History
Tagged Jesse Ferguson, rstoration history
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“Raising the Bar”
This wording comes to us from jumping and tossing contests, such as high jump, pole vault, or as the Scots do – tossing incredibly heavy objects over a cross bar. The raising of the bar is to increase the goal, to … Continue reading
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