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1. Santa Claus

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Charles L. Allen

In some lands it is the Christ Child who is believed to distribute gifts and blessings, although the name Kris Kringle, a popular variation of the German word "Christkindel" — which means "Christ Child" — is now commonly associated with Santa Claus. The real prototype of the modern Santa was a fourth-century bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, St. Nicholas. Little historical information concerning him ...

2. What Do I Believe In?

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Charles L. Allen

One of our best-known American preachers and theologians was Horace Bushnell (1802-1876). In his early years, Bushnell believed that a child ought to grow up as a “Christian” and he opposed the idea of a personal, spiritual crisis in children. Bushnell also helped select the Berkley site for the University of California campus. But while a law student at Yale, Bushnell was an unbeliever. During a...

3. You Are a Significant Person

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Charles L. Allen

Always remember that you are a significant person. I am thinking of a man that probably none of you have heard of. His name was Karl Downs. He was a Methodist preacher in Oakland, California, who died of a heart attack at an early age. Before he died, he was asked by the Juvenile Court to take responsibility for a young man who was always getting into trouble. Karl Downs accepted that responsibili...

The hardest people to reach with the love of God are not the bad people. They know they are bad. They have no defense. The hardest ones to win for God are the self-righteous people.

Charles L. Allen

When you say a situation or a person is hopeless, you are slamming the door in the face of God.

Charles L. Allen

The first purpose of prayer is to know God.

Charles L. Allen

Visualize, "prayerize," "actionize," and your wishes will come true.

Charles L. Allen

8. Right Side of Heaven

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Charles L. Allen

A little girl was taking an evening walk with her father. Wonderingly, she looked up at the stars and exclaimed, "Oh, Daddy, if the wrong side of heaven is so beautiful, what must the right side be!"

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1. Santa Claus

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Charles L. Allen

2. What Do I Believe In?

Illustration

Charles L. Allen

3. You Are a Significant Person

Illustration

Charles L. Allen

The hardest people to reach with the love of God are not the bad people. They know they are bad. They have no defense. The hardest ones to win for God are the self-righteous people.

Charles L. Allen

When you say a situation or a person is hopeless, you are slamming the door in the face of God.

Charles L. Allen

The first purpose of prayer is to know God.

Charles L. Allen

Visualize, "prayerize," "actionize," and your wishes will come true.

Charles L. Allen

8. Right Side of Heaven

Illustration

Charles L. Allen

A little girl was taking an evening walk with her father. Wonderingly, she looked up at the stars and exclaimed, "Oh, Daddy, if the wrong side of heaven is so beautiful, what must the right side be!"

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