Kansas City is the home of H&R Block. This true story is still floating around about the skeptical winner of their “Million Dollar Giveaway” several years ago.
Anyone who used the company for tax preparation, investment or mortgage service was automatically entered into a drawing for one million dollars. Out of the 17 million entrants, Glen and Gloria Sims of Sewell, N.J. were randomly selected as the winners. They won the prize. But refused it! Continue reading
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The story is told about a famous SEC football coach, who was on vacation with his family in a remote area of the Northwest.
One night they decided to go into the little town to see a movie. When they walked into a theater and sat down, the handful of people applauded. Proudly he thought to himself, “I can’t believe it. People recognize me all the way up here.” Continue reading
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I can vividly recall my Mom taking communion on Sunday. I was just a child. But as I sat next to her I could see tears well up in her eyes. I could sense the emotion. I didn’t understand it as a kid, but I knew it was a serious and solemn time.
Tears testify to human emotions. In times of sadness, suffering, and sorrow. Tears speak when words fail us. They convey compassion. They express the yearning of the Heart. They communicate the state of the spirit. They reveal the innermost soul of a person. Continue reading
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On the night before Jesus’ crucifixion, 13 men ate the Passover supper. During the meal Jesus gave them a glimpse into his impeding death through the institution of His own memorial supper. Ironic! He who ate the Passover was about to become the Passover! Smitten. Slain. Sacrificed. His blood was shed.
The Bible says, “Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed” (1 Cor 5:7) Continue reading
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Billy Sunday, who was a popular National League baseball player in the 1880’s became a celebrated and influential evangelist in the first two decades of the 20th century.
Sunday’s preaching style was often described as colloquial and homespun. His frenetic delivery attracted large crowds to his campaigns in some of America’s largest cities. He was a conservative who espoused fundamental beliefs about the inerrancy of Scripture, the virgin birth of Jesus and the bodily resurrection.
In one of his famous sermons exalting the all sufficiency of Jesus Christ, Billy Sunday paid tribute to the Savior with these words. Continue reading
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Recently Norma Jean and I were in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where Don Patton preaches. His wife, Zynda, gave us a brief “tour” of his in home museum of archaeological discoveries in his journeys to Biblical lands.
Looking at the various rocks, fossils and artifacts that are 2000-4000 years old is fascinating. They each have a story to tell. A record to relate. And a testimony to the accuracy of Scripture.
What if those rocks could literally talk! What an incredible chronicle of history that would be! However, I am reminded of a time when Jesus advanced this idea, if not in reality, at least in hyperbole. Continue reading
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Who was responsible for crucifying Christ?
That question has been debated by theologians, historians, preachers and Christians throughout the ages. Some may think the question is irrelevant after 2000 years. “What difference does it make,” they opine?
However, the issue of Christ’s crucifixion may have greater implications to us today than we initially realized. Continue reading
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The supper has ended. Jesus has washed the disciples feet. He identifies His betrayer. And Judas has left the gathering and gone out into the night.
As they walk from the upper room and journey toward the Gethsemane’s garden, the disciples minds are racing with questions. Their hearts are troubled. There seems to be a sense of foreboding. Jesus, of course, knows their perplexing thoughts. He says, “Let not your hearts be troubled.” Continue reading
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Struggle. Sorrow. Supplication. These words describe Jesus in Gethsemane’s garden as Thursday turned into Friday.
The apostles? Surely they sensed it. The hour was late. Much had happened. The last supper. Washing feet. Judas’ departure. And the ensuing walk across the Kedron valley with Jesus teaching. Encouraging. Comforting. Promising. Continue reading
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Some things are just more important than other things.
This is true in business. Sports. Government. Our homes. It is true in life’s tasks. My Franklin planner teaches priorities. You list all your tasks for the day and rank them in order of importance. Then begin with the most important.
It is also true in Christianity. While everything is important, there are some fundamentals that must rank with greater importance. James Montgomery Boice expressed it this way. Continue reading
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