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| God Answers Prayers for Janitor's Conversion | Printer view
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| Topics: | Christian life, Christian practices, Conversion, Dependence on God, Devotional life, Evangelism, Faith and prayer, Hearing God's voice, Intercession, Outreach, Prayer, Prayer, answers to, Prayer, believing, Prayer, importance of, Prayer, in God's will, Prayer, intercessory, Prayer, need for, Prayer, persistence in, Prayer, power of, Spiritual disciplines |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Editor's Choice , Everyday Disciples, Free, International, Stories |
| References: | Psalm 91:15 , Isaiah 65:24, Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 21:21-22, Luke 11:9-13, Luke 18:1-8, John 14:13-14, John 15:7, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6-7, James 5:16, 1 John 5:14-15 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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He arrived at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, during my junior year, 1947-48. A German who had spent time as a prisoner of war, he was now working as a janitor, sweeping the halls and cleaning the restrooms of Blanchard Hall.
Many of my fellow students had served in World War II; some had even been prisoners of war themselves. We heard that this man had served in the German military forces, but ... This article was taken from Decision magazine, April 2007; © 2007 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; used by permission, all rights reserved; David M. Howard, "An Answer to Prayer," Decision (April 2007); pp.34-35 |
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| Laughter Is the Best Medicine | Printer view
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| Topics: | Abundant life, Attitudes, Blessings, Circumstances and faith, Contentment, Faith and feelings, Feelings, Fruits of the Spirit, Fulfillment, Gladness, Joy, Lifestyle, Peace, Perspective, Pleasure, good, Satisfaction, Stress, Victorious living |
| Filters: | Stories, Work & Career |
| References: | Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 17:22, Matthew 6:25-33, Philippians 4:4-7 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Divorced Couple Splits House in Half | Printer view
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| Topics: | Bitterness, Conflict, Disputes, Division, Divorce, Dying to self, Factions, Greed, Hatred, Home, Husbands, Marriage, Quarreling, Relationships, Spouses, Strife, Stubbornness, Submission, Wives |
| Filters: | Marriage & Sex, Men, Stories, Women |
| References: | Proverbs 20:3, Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 27:15-16, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Ephesians 5:22-33 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| Rookie Pitcher Allows a Record Four Home Runs | Printer view
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| Topics: | Beginnings, Challenges, Empathy, Encouragement, Failure, Leadership, Mistakes, Overcoming, Perseverance, Perspective, Sports, Stumbling blocks, Suffering, Sympathy, Testing, Tests, Trials |
| Filters: | Pop Culture, Sports, Stories, Work & Career |
| References: | 1 Timothy 4:12, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:3-9 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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| Website Guards Against "Dissing the Dead" | Printer view
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| Topics: | Anger, Attitudes, Bitterness, Communication, Death, Family, Feelings, Forbearance, Forgiveness, Grave, Grudges, Hatred, Human nature, Insensitivity, Malice, Mortality, Name, reputation, Relationships, Resentment, Schism, Self-control, Technology, Vengeance, Vindictiveness |
| Filters: | Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Psalm 39:1, Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 24:29, Romans 12:17-21, Colossians 3:13, 1 Peter 3:9, 1 John 3:15 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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| Women Value Wardrobe over Sex | Printer view
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| Topics: | Appearance, Beauty, Clothing, Consumerism, Greed, Husbands, Intimacy, Luxury, Marriage, Materialism, Passion, romantic, Passion, sexual, Possessions, Sex, Spouses, Wives |
| Filters: | Marriage & Sex, Men, Money, Pop Culture, Quotes, Statistics, Women |
| References: | Ecclesiastes 5:10, Matthew 6:19-34, Luke 12:15, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 3:3-6 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| Flattery Like Gum | Printer view
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| Topics: | Attitudes, Flattery, Flesh, Humility, Meekness, Perspective, Pride, Reputation, Self-deception, Self-Exaltation, Self-examination, Vanity |
| Filters: | Famous People, Humor, Quotes |
| References: | Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 26:28, Proverbs 28:23, Proverbs 29:5, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:5-6 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| The Difference Between a Realist and a Skeptic | Printer view
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| Topics: | Attitudes, Challenges, Character, Circumstances and faith, Commitment, Determination, Enduring, Faith, Growth, Idealism, Overcoming, Perfection, Perseverance, Reality, Sanctification, Skepticism, Strength, Tenacity, Testing, Tests, Trials |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Quotes |
| References: | Romans 5:1-5, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Philippians 1:29-30, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:3-9 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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| The Nature of Our Calling | Printer view
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| Topics: | Attitudes, Call, Calling, Christian life, Commitment, Contentment, Determination, Distractions, Faith and feelings, Faithfulness, Fulfillment, Gladness, Joy, Obedience, Passion, motivational, Peace, Persistence, Perspective, Running from God, Satisfaction, Steadfastness, Stress, Talents, Testing, Tests, Vocation, Work |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Quotes, Work & Career |
| References: | Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 6:7, Philippians 1:6, Colossians 3:24-25, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 4:10 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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| "Freedom Writers": Everyday Heroes | Printer view
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| Topics: | Commitment, Convictions, Discipleship, Heroes, Honor, Humility, Light, Social action, Steadfastness, Transformation, Witness |
| Filters: | Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Youth & Children |
| References: | Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 11:33-36, Philippians 2:14-16 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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