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Set the Right Goals Matthew 5:5 Dr. Jim Denison President Eisenhower has been in the news recently as the one who added the phrase “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954. He was a man who sought to live his life “under God,” trusting his Lord in humble faith. So did his mother. […]
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Setting Captives Free Matthew 21:1-11 Dr. Jim Denison This week has brought great victory to our coalition forces in Iraq. You’ll always remember the Saddam statue’s fall in Baghdad on Wednesday. Now we begin the process of rebuilding that nation. In that light, this story may be of interest to you. When in England at […]
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Should We Forgive Osama bin Laden? Matthew 5:43-48 Dr. Jim Denison Will you ever forget where you were on the morning of September 11, 2001? Some three thousand were murdered that day. By some estimates, as many as 10,000 children are left without one or both parents. We have been at war with terrorism ever […]
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Should We Go to War With Iraq? Matthew 5:38-42 Dr. Jim Denison War clouds are gathering on the horizon. U.N. weapons inspectors continue their work in Iraq, while America and her allies continue preparations for military intervention if Saddam Hussein will not disarm. President Bush’s State of the Union address this Tuesday will attempt to […]
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Solve Problems Matthew 5:9 Dr. Jim Denison A friend sent me these first-grade proverbs. The teacher gave the kids the first half of the sentence, and they supplied the rest: “Don’t bite the hand that … looks dirty.” “If you lie down with dogs, you’ll … stink in the morning.” “A penny saved is … […]
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Stay Fit Matthew 5:8 Dr. Jim Denison There are three tame ducks in our back yard, Dabbling in mud and trying hard To get their share, and maybe more, Of the overflowing barnyard store. Satisfied with the task they’re at, Eating and sleeping and getting fat. But whenever the free wild ducks go by In […]
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Stopping at the Toll Booth of Life Dr. Jim Denison Matthew 13:24-30 Thesis: Those who serve the Kingdom will be rewarded; those who oppose it will be punished This week’s parable will teach us two lessons about judgment and the Kingdom of God. Here’s the first lesson: it’s always too soon to judge others. No […]
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Strength for Stormy Days Matthew 14:22-36 Dr. Jim Denison I hate roller coasters. As long as I can remember, I have hated high places. Jesus said, “Lo I am with you always,” and that’s enough for me. So you can imagine what I think of roller coasters. They used to have simple names. Now those […]
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Thanking God for the Thorns Matthew 7:24-27 Dr. Jim Denison There is a group which monitors “top idiots of the year.” Here are some of their honorees, all of them true stories. A woman called the poison control center to report that her daughter had eaten some ants. The physician told her not to worry. […]
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The $100,000 Coin Matthew 17:24-27 Dr. Jim Denison Frank Wallis of Mountain Home, Arkansas was having a bad week. He had just declared personal bankruptcy, and wondered what his future held. He went to his bank to buy a roll of the new $1 coins, in hopes that they might be worth something one day. […]
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