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I have often used the illustration of taking a telescope, breathing on it with the hot breath of our anxiety, putting it to our eye, and then saying that we cannot see anything but clouds. Of course we cannot, and we never shall while we breathe upon it. If we were but calm, quiet, self-possessed, and…

We ought to pray with thanksgiving in its highest of all senses, by thanking God that we have the mercy which we seek. I wish we could learn this high virtue of faith. When I was conversing lately with our dear friend George Müller, he frequently astonished me with the way in which he mentioned that…

I might illustrate the willfulness of many a supplication by that of a little boy who was very diligent in saying his prayers, but was at the same time disobedient, ill-tempered, and the pest of the house. His mother told him that she thought it was mere hypocrisy for him to pretend to pray. He replied,…

There may be such a thing as a dumb joy, but I hardly think that it can keep dumb long. Joy! Joy! Why, it speaks for itself! It is like a candle lighted in a dark chamber; you need not sound a trumpet and say, “Now light has come.” The candle proclaims itself by its own brilliance. When joy comes into…

When one of the martyrs was about to burn for Christ, he said to the judge who was giving orders to fire the pile, “Will you come and lay your hand on my heart?” The judge did so. “Does it beat fast?” inquired the martyr. “Do I show any sign of fear?” “No,” said the judge. “Now lay your hand on your…

The late Jim Fixx was one of the first advocates for running as a form of exercise and lifestyle. Recently discovered journals written by his father reveals something about the name, Fixx. Calvin was born Fix, only one x. He added the second x because, he told his children, a person’s name should be…

Mary Ziegler and Bill Henrichs were high school sweethearts who later married. Things didn’t work out however, and 23-years ago they were divorced. They kept in touch and remained friends. Then last year, Bill discovered that his kidneys were failing. All his family and some 40 family friends were tested…

In Discipleship Uncomplicated, Warren Haynes writes, “Take a moment and consider that the God of the universe who put the stars in place, who determined the boundaries of the seas, who created gravity and every living thing not only knows your name—He calls you by name.” –Jim L. Wilson Philippians 4:3…

On an Air India flight the captain and his co-pilot had a difference of opinion. It grew into an argument that escalated to trading blows in the cockpit. The pilots agreed to stop fighting and complete the flight from Jaipur to Delhi to avoid inconveniencing passengers. It is wise for us to realize that…

In his book, Leadership and Conflict, Speed Leas writes, “As contradictory as it sounds at first, the weaker the people perceive themselves to be, the more likely they will fight dirty or use violence. When one believes he or she is powerless against odds that are too much, he or she is likely to believe…

Shortly after I became a Christ follower an older man challenged me to find key verses in the Bible that might speak to specific situations that I would find myself in through the course of a normal day. After identifying those critical verses and linking them to the challenges that may come my way,…

God's Plan for Older Men and Older Women Ttus 2:2‑3 Now obviously this morning is going to be addressed to older men and older women. · America is now the oldest society in the history of the world. There has never been a society with this percentage of older people. Material comfort, medical care and…

John MacArthur Basisinformationen zur Bibel Christliche Literatur-Verbreitung Postfach 11 01 35 • 33661 Bielefeld Wenn nicht anders angegeben, sind die Bibelzitate der Schlachter 2000 entnommen. Abkürzungen weiterer Bibelausgaben: Elb.: Elberfelder Bibel, unrevidierte Fassung Lu 12: Lutherbibel von 1912…

.'Proverbs 4:1-10 A few years ago, I began collecting memorable thoughts and quotes. My regret is that I didn't start earlier. I'd be willing to trade my stashes of WD-40 and duct tape for those message outlines, good jokes, and countless facts I've heard and forgotten along the way. Recently, I pulled…

A Catechism for the use of the people called Methodists (a) WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? | 1 | What is a Christian? Christians are those who believe that God has revealed himself in Jesus Christ accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, live in communion with God and in the power of the Holy Spirit, and…

A Christian Guide to Passover (PESCH) Below is a compilation of several contemporary Seder services that are used today. Because of the passage of time and that Passover was intended to be a family tradition, it is not possible to reconstruct with certainty the type of Passover meal or celebration that…