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Thai Tribe Saved from Killer Tsunami by EldersPrinter view

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Topics: Aging, Bible, Elders, End times, Judgment, Judgment Day, Leadership, Preaching, Scriptures, Teenagers, Warning, Wisdom, Youth
Filters: Pop Culture, Stories
References: Matthew 24:1, Matthew 25:1, Mark 13:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:1, Revelation 20:11
Tone: Commend

The Morgan sea gypsies are a small tribe of 181 fishermen who spend much of the year on their boats fishing in the Andaman Sea from India to Indonesia and back to Thailand. In December, though, they live in shelters on the beaches of Thailand. In December 2004, in the hours before the killer Tsunami crashed ashore, the Morgan sea gypsies were living on those beaches. They were in harm's way and would ...


"A River Runs Through It": A Boy's Stubborn DefiancePrinter view

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Topics: Authority, Defiance, Disobedience, Hardness of heart, Human nature, Rebellion, Self-will, Stubborness
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References: Isaiah 1:2, Jeremiah 7:23-26, Ezekiel 3:7, Romans 5:19, Romans 8:7, Romans 10:21, Colossians 1:21, Titus 3:3
Tone: Warn

Photographer's Indifference Drove Him to SuicidePrinter view

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Topics: Caring, Compassion, Hardness of heart, Indifference, Insensitivity, Ministry, Negligence, Poverty, Remorse, Self-centeredness, Sensitivity, Service, Shame, Sinful nature, Suicide, Tragedy
Filters: Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, International, International, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Mark 10:21, Luke 12:33, 1 Corinthians 13:3, James 2:15-17
Tone: Warn

Guardian Angel Rescues "Jumpers"Printer view

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Topics: Church, mission of, Despair, Evangelism, Help, human, Heroes, Lostness, Ministers, Rescue, Soul Winners, Suicide
Filters: International, International, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Romans 10:15, 2 Corinthians 3:6, Jude 1:23
Tone: Commend

Sculptor Henry Moore on the Secret of LifePrinter view

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Topics: Calling, Challenges, Dedication, Devotion, Goals, Inspiration of persons, Leadership, Meaning of life, Ministry, Motivation, Objectives, Pastors, Purpose, Vision, Vocation, Work
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References: 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 5:9, Philippians 3:13-14
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Couple Pays Town's Electric BillPrinter view

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Topics: Christmas, Generosity, Gifts, Gratitude, Money, Stewardship, Thankfulness
Filters: Money, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Psalm 37:21, Proverbs 22:9, Luke 6:38, Romans 12:8, 2 Corinthians 9:11-15
Tone: Commend

Minister Wins Stray DogPrinter view

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Topics: Arrogance, Character, Denial, Depravity, Dishonesty, Honesty, Human nature, Lie, Lying, Preaching, Sin, Sin, confession of, Truth, Truthfulness
Filters: Christian Culture, Humor, Stories, Youth & Children
References: Romans 3:10-20, Colossians 3:9, 1 John 1:8
Tone: Commend

Erwin Lutzer on God's ForgivenessPrinter view

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Topics: Forgiveness, divine, God, grace of, Grace, Past, Sin
Filters: Christian Culture, Quotes
References: Mark 3:28, Acts 10:43, Romans 4:7, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 2:12
Tone: Commend

Man's "Toothache" Is a Nail in the HeadPrinter view

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Topics: Blindness, spiritual, Depravity, Human condition, Salvation, need for, Self-examination, Self-help, Sin, Sin, conviction of, Sin, toleration of, Sinful nature
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References: Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 6:23, 1 John 1:10
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Survivor Writes Love Message in BloodPrinter view

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Topics: Blood, Blood of Christ, Christ, blood of, Christ, love of, Cross, God, love of, Love, Love, divine, Salvation
Filters: Marriage & Sex, Pop Culture, Stories, Youth & Children
References: Matthew 26:28, 1 Corinthians 11:25, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Revelation 1:5
Tone: Commend

Christian Radio Contest Exceeds GoalsPrinter view

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Topics: Benevolence, Blessings, Generosity, Giving, Goals, God, Money, Stewardship of money
Filters: Christian Culture, Money, Stories
References: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 9:1-15, Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:19
Tone: Commend

Freud Described Most Humans as TrashPrinter view

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Topics: Christ, love of, God, love of, Goodness, human, Human condition, Human worth, Humanity, Salvation, need for
Filters: Church History, Famous People, History, International, International, Pop Culture, Quotes
References: Genesis 1:26-31, John 3:16, Romans 4:1-8, Ephesians 2:1-10
Tone: Warn

Prisoner Smokes Bible—Gets SavedPrinter view

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References: John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:1
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Justice Scalia Urges Christians to Live FearlesslyPrinter view

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Topics: Boldness, Christian life, Commitment, Convictions, Foolishness, Identity in Christ, Jesus Christ, Persecution, Reputation, Scoffers, Suffering, Wisdom, World
Filters: Famous People, Pop Culture, Quotes
References: Romans 1:22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, 1 Corinthians 4:10
Tone: Commend

Former Playmate Born to Be a MissionaryPrinter view

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Topics: Conversion, Glorifying God, Grace, Meaning of life, Ministry, Mission, Missions, Purpose, Stewardship of abilities and gifts, Transformation
Filters: Everyday Disciples, International, International, Marriage & Sex, Pop Culture, Stories, Women
References: Matthew 5:16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Peter 2:12
Tone: Commend

Plane Engines Destroyed by Defective PaintPrinter view

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Topics: Consequences, Cost, Mistakes, Negligence, Sin, Small things, Sowing and reaping
Filters: Pop Culture, Stories
References: Mark 7:20-23, 1 Corinthians 5:6, Galatians 6:7-8, James 3:5-6
Tone: Warn

Joni Eareckson Tada's Wedding DayPrinter view

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Topics: Acceptance, Brides, Christ, love of, Church, bride of Christ, Heaven, Husbands, Love, Love, divine, Love, romantic, Marriage, Perspective, Salvation, Weddings, Wives
Filters: Christian Culture, Famous People, Marriage & Sex, Stories
References: Romans 5:8, Ephesians 5:25-32, Revelation 19:7-9
Tone: Commend

Mayo Clinic Resulted from a TornadoPrinter view

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Topics: Adversity, Difficulties, God, providence of, God, works of, Good deeds, Goodness, human, Help, human, Medical care, Misery, Perspective, Providence, Purpose, Social action, Sovereignty of God
Filters: Church History, Famous People, Work & Career
References: Job 37:5, Isaiah 25:1, Romans 8:28
Tone: Commend

"Lord of the Rings": The Horn of SalvationPrinter view

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Topics: Christ, death of, Communion, Gratitude, Memories, Rescue, Salvation, Salvation, gift of, Thanksgiving
Filters: Literature, Stories
References: Psalm 77:11, Luke 22:19, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25
Tone: Commend

"The Usual Suspects": Afraid of GodPrinter view

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Topics: Agnosticism, Atheism, Belief, Fear, Fear of God, God
Filters: Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Quotes
References: Romans 3:18, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:19, 1 John 5:10
Tone: Warn
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