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Going Out With a Bang
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithAustin enjoyed the time he spent with his grandfather, a tough old cowboy everyone knew as “Curly.” The hardened rancher showed his grandson how to ride, shoot, and mend fences. Along the way, Curly even shared little pieces of advice with Austin.
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Prone to Wander
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithOne Sunday when he was a young man, Robert Robinson and some buddies went to church…but only to make fun of the Christians gathered in worship. However, the preacher that day was the mighty George Whitefield, and Robinson ended up giving his life to Christ instead!
And that’s just one part of this hymn writer’s amazing spiritual journey.
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Kenneth Kaunda (President of Zambia) on Preaching
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“What a nation needs more than anything else is not a Christian ruler in the palace but a Christian prophet within earshot.”
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If Men Ruled the World
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithSome say it’s called HIStory because of the influence men have had on culture and society. But can you imagine what our world would be like if it were totally ruled by men?
It might look something like this….
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Meeting Mary
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithYou’ve probably heard of Louie Giglio, the founder of Passion, a ministry that impacts hundreds of thousands of college students each year. You’ve probably heard of his best friend, Pastor Andy Stanley, as well; he leads one of the largest and most influential churches in America. But you’ve probably never heard of Mary Gellerstedt.
But without her, Louie and Andy might not be the men we know today.
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The Evidence Left Behind
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIt was “one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind” as humans walked upon the lunar surface of the moon in the summer of ‘69. Those brave astronauts cemented their triumph by leaving behind inarguable evidence of their visit to the celestial body.
They could have borrowed the idea from God; after all, He left strong proof of His visit to our planet, too.
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The World Is Named After Him
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithJesus came to change the world. By all estimates, He did a terrific job. Not only did He leave His mark on human hearts, He also left His mark on human history, dividing it between BC and AD.
His influence is even seen in the names we’ve given many places around the globe.
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The Greeks on The Power of Words
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithTwo Greek orators in the fourth century BC supposedly prompted a cry heard among crowds: “When Isocrates speaks, people say, ‘How well he speaks!’ When Demosthenes speaks, they say, ‘Let’s march.’”
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Madonna vs. Mediocrity
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithShe’s sold well over 100 million albums around the world, done TV and film work, and launched her own line of clothing. Her career has spanned more than 4 decades and she’s won multiple ASCAP Awards, Golden Globes, and Grammys.
But Madonna still can’t seem to capture satisfaction or self-respect….
