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Be Humble, Be Wise When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 Recommend Reading Proverbs 11 On December 6, 2001, American evangelist Billy Graham received a singular honor from the British Empire. He was given an honorary knighthood in recognition of his Christian…

I will never forget Ted Stone

KIDS IN CHURCH 3-year-old Reese: "Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Harold is His name. Amen." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A little boy was overheard praying: "Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~…

When a ship first leaves the stocks it is well for it to go on a trial trip, but to have a ship always being tried would be very absurd. It is time that it took voyages in earnest, and was registered in the merchant service; there will be trial enough in the actual execution of service. Some Christians,…

It was said of the Persians that, whenever they went to battle, you could hear the sticks of the captains who were beating the soldiers to make them fight, but they won no victories. Look, on the other hand, at the brave Spartan. He was glad at the very thought of fighting; he lived in it. He was a born…

A student at the university, hoping to gain a prize, uses his best endeavors, burns the midnight oil, and strains all his faculties that he may reach the mark that will ensure his passing the examinations. Even thus the Christian with a lively hope devotes himself to obtaining the blessings that God…

If in reading the history of the first Christian centuries you are asked to point out the men to be envied for their joy, you would point to the believers in Jesus. There is a room in Rome that is filled with the busts of the emperors. They look like a collection of prizefighters and murderers, and scarcely…

When we intend to do Christian service tomorrow, and do it faithfully and well, yet we sin. There is a contract for certain steamers to carry Her Majesty’s mails, and they are bound to leave Liverpool at such a time and arrive at New York so long afterwards. Suppose they leave six hours after the time.…

I have sometimes thought of the contrast between the poor man’s funeral and the rich man’s funeral. When the poor man dies, his sons and daughters weep with real distress, for the death of the father brings sadness and sympathy into that house. The poor man is to be buried, but it can only be managed…

The North Texas Church of Freethought looks like any other church on the one Sunday each month that it meets. At their gatherings, members enjoy discussions of history, morals, personal and social problems, listen to music and learn about inspiring scientific breakthroughs. “Our services are educational,…

Based on a recent decision by Illinois’ Governor Pritzker, which remarkably Mayor Lightfoot verbally opposed, indoor restaurant service is again being suspended in the city of Chicago as a way of attempting to combat the deteriorating Coronavirus statistics. Many of the restaurants which are still open,…

A relaxing Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Equinox was interrupted when Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas. The ship detoured to Grand Bahama Island and became a floating aid station. The ship’s kitchen staff prepared some 10,000 meals for storm-struck Bahamians. The 3000 passengers whose vacations…

Jon Peters holds the high school record for consecutive wins as a pitcher. He set the record in 1989 with his 51st consecutive win. After arm injuries in college ended his dream of a Major League Baseball career, his life began a downward spiral of broken relationships, alcoholism, and depression. After…

The United States Post Office decided to honor Christmas 2016 by releasing a brand new Forever stamp depicting Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. The stamp features an image of the family silhouetted against a dawn sky. The baby Jesus is laying in a manger filled with straw while Mary kneels on the right…

# Philippians 1:9-11 ## Opening — Paul’s Prayer This morning we conclude our look at the opening section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. In verses 1–2, we have the opening salutation which identifies the author, Paul, and with him Timothy—The young man he has mentored. It also identifies the recipients—all…

Dawlat Abouna is a deacon in St. George's Church in Bagdad, Iraq. He comes from a family with a rich history of Christianity. Recently Mindy Belz asked him about their worship services. With so much turmoil in Iraq how is the church doing? His answer was both surprising and encouraging. “We have started…

Alex Younger, the real-life head of MI6, Britain’s secret intelligence service, recently said that James Bond would have never made it into the service if he had been a real person. He went on to say, "An intelligence officer in the real MI6 has a high degree of emotional intelligence, values teamwork…

Twenty-two-year-old Emily Guberman just graduated from Baylor University, is a VISTA volunteer and is running 1,000 miles to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Emily’s motivation for supporting MADD is unique, because a drunk driver killed her mother in 2009. After her mother’s death Emily…

The country of Sweden wants you to call one of its citizens if you have any interest in or questions about their beautiful country. Sweden has its own phone number that connects the caller to a random Swede—who could be anyone living anywhere around the country. "We are making Sweden the first country…

Lilly Endowment Inc. has announced that they will give nearly $4 million in grants to campus ministry organization working with students at 49 public universities. The initiative is designed to encourage campus ministries to create programs and strengthen existed programs to help students make connections…

Dr. Cornelius Plantinga, a senior research fellow at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship says his studies have convinced him that worship services in many churches does not mention sin, which is a major part of the Gospel message. Plantinga says some more traditional churches still include confession…

Because of the low attendance in services at British Anglican congregations, and the fact that many un-churched parents still desire for their children to be baptized, the church has downgraded the language and symbolism of baptism. Some critics have accused the church of “dumbing down” Christian teaching…

On a Post Office in New York City reads, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” What about dogs? About 2:40 p.m., Aug 29, 2013, on the East Side of Youngstown, Ohio, officers were called to the 700 block of Verona…

Published March 13, 2013 LiveScience A newly deciphered Egyptian text, dating back almost 1,200 years, tells part of the crucifixion story of Jesus with apocryphal plot twists, some of which have never been seen before. Written in the Coptic language, the ancient text tells of Pontius Pilate, the judge…

When someone says, “Enron,” what comes to your mind? With most people the very mention of the word, elicits thoughts of “scandal.” The bankrupted company remains the poster child for corrupt leadership and corporate greed to this day. Enron, a Houston, Texas based energy commodities and servicing firm…