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2826. How Are We Contributing?

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... , and $2.5 billion from fees or charges for services. There are a total of 348,000 clergy employed in the United States, and they have served an average of 15.8 years in each position. Of special interest are the statistics on who is supporting these churches. Persons 65-74 years of age donated the largest percentage of their income (3.1 percent) and those 18-24 the least (0.6 percent). Increasingly, those with lower incomes gave a higher proportion of their income to charity than higher income individuals ...

2827. A Vote For Cleveland

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Confession is good for the soul and your poltical campaign: In 1884 Grover Cleveland was running against James G. Blaine for the presidency of the U.S. Blaine supporters discovered that Cleveland, who was a bachelor at the time, had fathered a son by Mrs. Maria Crofts Halpin, an attractive widow who had been on friendly terms with several politicians. Subsequently, Republicans tried to pin an immorality tag on Democrat Cleveland by distributing handbills showing an infant labeled "One ...

2828. The Gamma Group

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... and 26.7 percent in the betas. The doctors repeated the study on another group of 127 male students from the classes of 1949 through 1964 with similar results. "Too often, gamma people get lost in their own emotions," says Betz. "While a person's temperament cannot be changed, more support from outside sources such as more human contacts might help lessen a gamma's risk of disease."

2829. The Will to Move Forward

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Jim Peterson

... themselves, "Now there is someone I'd like to marry." At that point, if the emotions had their way, there would be a wedding. But the intellect intervenes, questioning the impulsive emotional response. Would we be compatible? What is she really like? Can I afford to support her? Both conclude it would be better to take some more time and answer a few questions before they proceed. So the two begin spending more time with each other. He eventually concludes that she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on ...

2830. How To Be a Happy Unit

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According to a study of more than 500 family counselors, the following are the top traits of successful families: Communicating and listening Affirming and supporting family members Respecting one another Developing a sense of trust Sharing time and responsibility Knowing right from wrong Having rituals and traditions Sharing a religious core Respecting privacy.

2831. 101 Ways to Spend Your Time

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Tim Kimmel

... unnecessary breakfast appointments. Write missionaries regularly. Go through your closets and give everything that you haven't worn in a year to a clothing relief organization. Become a faithful and frequent visitor of your church's library. Become a monthly supporter of a Third World child. Keep mementos, school projects, awards, etc. of each child in separate files. You'll appreciate these when they've left the nest. Read the biography of a missionary. Give regularly and faithfully to conscientious church ...

2832. When God Created Fathers

Ephesians 6:1-4

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Erma Bombeck

... honestly think those large boats are going to dig out of bed early in the morning when the baby cries? Or walk through a small birthday party without crushing at least three of the guests?" And God smiled and said, "They'll work. You'll see. They'll support a small child who wants to ride a horse to Banbury Cross, or scare off mice at the summer cabin, or display shoes that will be a challenge to fill." God worked throughout the night, giving the Father few words, but a firm authoritative voice; eyes that ...

2833. A Healthy Outlook

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Martin & Diedre Bobgan

Leonard Syme, a professor of epidemiology at the University of California at Berkeley, indicates the importance of social ties and social support systems in relationship to mortality and disease rates. He points to Japan as being number one in the world with respect to health and then discusses the close social, cultural, and traditional ties in that country as the reason. He believes that the more social ties, the better the health ...

2834. What Can You Bear?

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Charles Ryrie

... offer thankful acknowledgement to the name of God. And this is something we should do continually. FIVE, we bear fruit when we give money. Paul designated the collection of money for the poorer saints in Jerusalem as fruit (Romans 15:28). Too, when he thanked the Philippians for their financial support of his ministry, he said that their act of giving brought fruit to their account (Philippians 4:17, KJV).

2835. Eggs For Sale

Matthew 6:3

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... were told, "You may have them if you pay for them." As a result some people labeled the Spurgeons greedy and grasping. They accepted the criticisms without defending themselves, and only after Mrs. Spurgeon died was the full story revealed. All the profits from the sale of eggs went to support two elderly widows. Because the Spurgeons were unwilling to let their left hand know what the right hand was doing (Matthew 6:3), they endured the attacks in silence.

2836. It Matters To Him About You

1 Peter 5:7

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George Muller (1805-1898) built many orphanages at Ashley Down, England. Without a personal salary, he relied only on God to supply the money and food needed to support the hundreds of homeless children he befriended in the name of Christ. A man of radiant faith, he kept a motto on his desk for many years that brought comfort, strength, and uplifting confidence to his heart. It read, "It matters to Him about you." Muller believed that those words ...

2837. Roots Like a Tree

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... was to get down on his knees and examine the redwoods' root system he would find that all the roots intertwine. They are locked to each other. When the storms come, the winds blow, and the lightning flashes, the redwoods still stand. They are not alone for all the trees support and protect each other. Each tree is important to all the other trees in the grove.

2838. Rally the Troops

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J.O. Sanders

Leadership is influence, the ability of one person to influence others. One man can lead others only to the extent that he can influence them. This fact is supported by definitions of leadership by men who have themselves wielded great influence. Dr. John R. Mott, a world leader in student circles, gave as his definition: "A leader is a man who knows the road, who can keep ahead, and who can pull others after him." President Truman's definition ...

2839. A Wise Husband

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... all, persevere (you're in this for the long haul). A wise husband builds his mate's self-esteem, realizing that the subtle words and actions of a sinful world constantly assault her sense of self-worth. He remains sensitive to her needs and is always ready to offer his support. Encourage your wife verbally and demonstratively. Words of cheer and praise are high octane fuel that boost your wife's emotional fuel tanks.

2840. I'm Awfully Well

Old Age

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... matter with me; I'm just as healthy as I can be. I have arthritis in both of my knees; And when I talk, I talk with a wheeze. My pulse is weak, and my blood is thin, But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in. Arch supports I have for my feet, Or I wouldn't be able to walk on the street. Sleep is denied me night after night, And every morning I look a sight. My memory is failing; my head's in a spin. But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm ...

2841. A Parents' Task to Counter Culture

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Ellen Goodman

... their children in accordance with the dominant cultural messages. Today they are expected to raise their children in opposition. Once the chorus of cultural values was full of ministers, teachers, neighbors, leaders. They demanded more conformity, but offered more support. Now the messengers are Ninja Turtles, Madonna, rap groups, and celebrities pushing sneakers [up date this list to fit the times] . Parents are considered "responsible" only if they are successful in their resistance. It's what makes child ...

2842. Content with the Customs

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... , written in 516 dealing with the concerns and needs of monks in a community environment. The book attempts to establish due order, to foster an understanding of the relational nature of human beings, and to provide a spiritual father to support and strengthen the individual's ascetic effort and the spiritual growth that is required for the fulfillment of the human vocation, theosis. The Rule provides a moderate path between individual zeal and formulaic institutionalism; because of this middle ground it ...

2843. The Story of Sarah's Sorrow

2 Corinthians 7:10

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Max Lucado

... New Haven, Connecticut. No social event was complete without her presence. No one hosted a party without inviting her. Sarah was powerful. Her name and money would open almost any door in America. Colleges wanted her donations. Politicians clamored for her support. Organizations sought her endorsement. Sarah was rich. Well known. Powerful. And miserable. Her only daughter had died at five weeks of age. Then her husband had passed away. She was left alone with her name, her money, her memories, ... and her ...

2844. His Magnificence

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... repeated, laughing. "I like that." He looked at his staff and said, "I don't know what you guys call me when I'm not here, but it's okay if you refer to me from now on as 'His Magnificence.'" Truman subsequently sent a message to the United Nations supporting the admission of 100,000 Jews into Palestine. Soon afterward Truman received a second letter from King Ibn Saud. This one began: "Dear Mr. President."

2845. Who Gets the Credit?

John 3:30

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C.S. Kirkendall, Jr

... it weren't for Edmund Halley, the world might never have learned from Newton. It was Halley who challenged Newton to think through his original notions. Halley corrected Newton's mathematical errors and prepared geometrical figures to support his discoveries. Halley coaxed the hesitant Newton to write his great work, Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy. Halley edited and supervised the publication, and actually financed its printing even though Newton was wealthier and easily could have afforded ...

2846. Faces to the Coal

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Don McCullough

During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. At the end of his presentation he asked them to picture in their minds a parade which he knew would be held in Picadilly Circus after the war. First, he said, would come the sailors who had kept the vital sea lanes open. Then would come the soldiers who had ...

2847. If Only I Had

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Lois Cheney

Once, a man said, "If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family." And the same man said, "If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, my family, my clubs, and what have you every single minute." And the same man said, "If I had a ...

2848. Creating a Duplicate

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After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language, so that he could produce the scriptures in the local dialect. He had also prepared dictionaries and grammars for the use ...

2849. The Missing Figure in the Nativity Scene

Mark 1:1-8

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King Duncan

... wanted to have a child, but she knew that would never happen. Again, she sought the Lord and laid her burden before Him. “Lord,” she said, “if You will just give me a child, I will raise that child to serve You faithfully.” Through the support and encouragement of her church, she began to minister to the people on the streets, in particular the children of prostitutes. In the process, the Lord did bring into her life a little orphan girl, and Ana began raising the child as her very own. As ...

2850. The Alimony Check

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... of floral designs or backgrounds. His brother tells of a certain bank where the most unusual order was placed. It seems that one man wanted a very special picture printed on his checks. He was from California where the divorce laws require the payment of alimony as well as child support. It seems he wanted his order of checks to be printed for the sole purpose of making these alimony payments to his former wife. Guess what picture he had printed on the check? It was a picture of him kissing his new wife!

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2826. How Are We Contributing?

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Staff

2827. A Vote For Cleveland

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Staff

2828. The Gamma Group

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2829. The Will to Move Forward

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Jim Peterson

2830. How To Be a Happy Unit

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Staff

2831. 101 Ways to Spend Your Time

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Tim Kimmel

2832. When God Created Fathers

Ephesians 6:1-4

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Erma Bombeck

2833. A Healthy Outlook

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Martin & Diedre Bobgan

2834. What Can You Bear?

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Charles Ryrie

2835. Eggs For Sale

Matthew 6:3

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2836. It Matters To Him About You

1 Peter 5:7

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2837. Roots Like a Tree

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Staff

2838. Rally the Troops

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J.O. Sanders

2839. A Wise Husband

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2840. I'm Awfully Well

Old Age

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2841. A Parents' Task to Counter Culture

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Ellen Goodman

2842. Content with the Customs

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Staff

2843. The Story of Sarah's Sorrow

2 Corinthians 7:10

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Max Lucado

2844. His Magnificence

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Staff

2845. Who Gets the Credit?

John 3:30

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C.S. Kirkendall, Jr

2846. Faces to the Coal

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Don McCullough

2847. If Only I Had

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Lois Cheney

2848. Creating a Duplicate

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Staff

2849. The Missing Figure in the Nativity Scene

Mark 1:1-8

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King Duncan

2850. The Alimony Check

Humor Illustration

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