... . We cannot do that if we come across as one with a condemning attitude. Besides, we simply don’t know what kind of hurts other people may have experienced. Ken Collins, a pastor in Kentucky, was working one day near a barn. Suddenly he realized that he wasn’t alone. A squirrel scurried by him into the barn. The squirrel was ... www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/j/judging.htm. 5. http://www.westminster-church.org/pdfs_2008/sermons/My_Revolution.pdf 6. Stephen Brown, Christianity Today, April 5, 1993, p. 17.
... but one thing was clear. Tillman had been shot by his own men. It was accidental, but this brave young man was killed by friendly fire. Dr. Stephens goes on to say, “It often happens in combat, but in day‑to‑day life it shouldn’t be that common. Unfortunately, it is. Nothing seems as ... , Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense (New York: Harper Collins, 2006), pg. 151. 3. The Clergy Journal, May/June, 1992, p. 29. Cited by Dr. Ron Parker, http://www.gbgm‑umc.org/epworthberkeley/MSG/020414RP. ...
... . 2. God’s Rest, Author Unknown, http://my.execpc.com/~crnrstn/sermons/deuteronomy_51215.htm. 3. Submitted by Miss Kitty WITandWISDOM(tm). 4. Stephen M. Silverman, Where There’s a Will . . . (New York: Harper-Collins Publishers, 1991), pp. 61-62. 5. Steven Vannoy, The 10 Greatest Gifts I Give My Children, 212. Cited in “Rediscovering Ourselves” by Stephen Schuette. Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ http://www.salemquincy.org/steve/99eas6.htm. 6. “19th Century Vatican palace turned into ...
... you say the same about your family? It's an important question. Some families handle conflict better than others. Stephen Glenn tells a wonderful story about a famous research scientist who had made several very important medical breakthroughs. A ... and man." Not bad, huh? May each of us do as well with those we love. 1. "The Day I'll Never Forget" by Connie Collins, More Sept. 2002 pp. 42-45. 2. King Duncan, The Amazing Law of Influence (Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing, 2001). 3. Remember, We're Raising ...
... remember about you? Which of your values would you want to pass on to your heirs? Are you living out those values right now? One of Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is, “Live with the End in Mind.” That’s what we are to do today. And those of ... I Walk Through the Valley, (Old Tappen, New Jersey: Revell, 1974), pp. 66-67. Cited in Gary R. Collins, Christian Counseling (Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1988). 6. C. Everett Koop & Elizabeth Koop, Sometimes Mountains Move (Wheaton, IL ...
... their products. All they care about is making the sale. No wonder evangelism has a bad name among so many people. No wonder Stephen Carter, in his widely cited book Culture of Disbelief, observes that "The message of contemporary culture seems to be that it's perfectly ... can believe what they like--but you really ought to keep it to yourself." (Culture of Disbelief [New York: Harper Collins, 1993], 24.) No wonder in parts of New Jersey, there are ordinances against door-to-door solicitations. That means that ...
... do with this baby?" Where will He live after Christmas? Will there still be room in your heart? What will you do with this Most Important, Perfect Gift from God? 1. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), December 2000 2. Dan & Barb Stephens, Fort Collins, Colorado 3. King Duncan, Collected Sermons, www.Sermons.com
... or going on to do mission or ministry elsewhere. This is the kingdom of God we serve on this seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Amen. 1. M. Eugene Boring, New Testament Library: Mark, (Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2006). 2. Stephen Carter, Integrity, (New York: Harper Perennial, 1996). 3. Adela Yarbro Collins, Hermeneia: Mark, (Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2007). 4. Morna Hooker, Black’s New Testament Commentaries: The Gospel of St. Mark, (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1991).