by Inspiration | Oct 26, 2022 | Spiritual Growth, Archives, Featured
In the city of Chicago, one cold, dark night, a blizzard was setting in. A little boy was selling newspapers on the corner, the people were in and out of… In the city of Chicago, one cold, dark night, a blizzard was setting in. A little boy was selling newspapers on the corner, the people were in and out of the cold. The little boy was so cold that he wasn’t trying to sell many papers. He walked up to a policeman and said, “Mister, you wouldn’t happen to know where a poor boy could find a warm place to sleep tonight would you? You see, I sleep in a box up around the corner there and down the alley and it’s awful cold in there, of a night. Sure would be nice to have a warm place to stay.” The policeman looked down at the little boy and said, “You go down the street to that big white house and you knock on the door. When they come out the door you just say John 3:16 and they will let you in.” So he did, he walked up the steps to the door, and knocked on the door and a lady answered. He looked up and said, “John 3:16.” The lady said “Come on in, Son.” She took him
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by Inspiration | Oct 25, 2022 | Inspiration, Archives, Featured
Many years ago, a wealthy man went duck hunting with a hired hand named Sam. They took a horse and carriage, and along the way, a rim came off one… Many years ago, a wealthy man went duck hunting with a hired hand named Sam. They took a horse and carriage, and along the way, a rim came off one of the wheels. As Sam hammered it back on, he accidentally hit his finger. Instantly he let go with some bad words. He quickly fell to his knees, asking God’s forgiveness. “Lord, it’s difficult at times to live the Christian life”, he prayed. “Sam,” said the boss, “I know you’re a Christian, but tell me why you struggle so. I’m an atheist, and I don’t have problems like that.” Sam didn’t know what to say. Just then two ducks flew overhead. The man raised his gun and two shots rang out. “Leave the dead one and go after that wounded bird!” he shouted. Sam pointed at the duck that was fluttering desperately to escape and said, “I’ve got an answer for you now, Boss. You said my Christianity isn’t any good because I have to struggle so. Well, I’m the wounded duck, and struggle to get away from the devil. But you, Boss, are the dead duck that is taken
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by Inspiration | Oct 24, 2022 | Archives
You don’t have to tell how you live each day, You don’t have to say if you work or play, A tried, true barometer serves in the place; however you… You don’t have to tell how you live each day, You don’t have to say if you work or play, A tried, true barometer serves in the place; however you live, it will show in your face. The false, the deceit you bear in your heart Will not stay inside, where it first got a start. For sin and blood are a thin veil of lace; what you wear in your heart you wear in your face. If your life is unselfish, if for others you live, for not what you get, but for how much you can give; If you live close to God, in His infinite grace, you don’t have to tell it, it shows in your face. Meditation: As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reveals the man. – Proverbs 27:19 You will succeed in Jesus Name! Also read: Choices The Silversmith Shaved by Grace
by Inspiration | Oct 23, 2022 | Relationship, Archives, Featured
Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if one stops the car,… Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if one stops the car, or is walking by, one will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing. Listening, one will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, one will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her bridle is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. As one stands and watches these two friends, one sees how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is trusting that she will not lead him astray. Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we
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by Inspiration | Oct 22, 2022 | Inspiration, Archives, Featured
One day I dug a little hole, and put my hurt inside I thought that I could just forget I’d put it there to hide. But that little hurt began… One day I dug a little hole, and put my hurt inside I thought that I could just forget I’d put it there to hide. But that little hurt began to grow, I covered it every day I couldn’t leave it and go on It seemed the price I had to pay. My joy was gone, my heart was sad, pain was all I knew. My wounded soul enveloped me Loving seemed too hard to do. One day, while standing by my hole, I cried to God above And said, “If You are really there, They say, You’re a God of Love!” And just like that, He was right there, And just put His arms around me He wiped my tears, his hurting child there was no safer place to be. I told Him all about my hurt, I opened up my heart He listened to each and every word to every sordid part. I dug down deep and got my hurt I brushed the dirt away And placed it in the Master’s hand and healing came that day. He took the blackness of my soul and
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