“I don’t think anything has been done in the name of Christ and under the banner of Christianity that has proven more destructive to human personality and, hence, counterproductive to…
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G. A. Smith on the Old Testament
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“What was indispensable to the Redeemer must always be indispensable to the redeemed.”
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The Bible and Trail Mix
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithAll men might be created equal…but the same thing can’t be said about the ingredients in trail mix. A single bag of trail mix may contain 8-10 different elements. Standard…
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Bird Watching
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithAnxiety. It’s the most common form of mental illness in our country. A whopping 40 million adults complain of an anxiety disorder of some kind, and sadly, research says that…
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Answered Prayer…or Mental Illness?
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn 2018, Donald Trump and Mike Pence were in office together and the subject of the Vice President’s faith came up on a well-known TV show called The View. After…
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Results May Vary
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithEver notice how many products that claim to do miraculous things for consumers usually come with the disclaimer “results may vary”? They promise the world on the front end, but somewhere near the last line of the fine print it always says “results may vary.” For example…
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The Worst Kids Are…Religious?
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithPop Quiz: Which kid is most likely to be greedy and judgmental?
The kid being raised by atheists.
The kid being raised by wolves.
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Come to a Complete Stop
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithHank was driving through a small Texas town when he failed to come to a complete stop at an intersection before continuing on his way. Unfortunately, a highway patrolman witnessed the infraction and pulled him over.
Within minutes, Hank would learn that a ticket wasn’t the worse thing he could get from a cop.
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Telling the Story Better Than Jesus
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn Revelation 22:18-19, the Apostle John gives a stern warning about changing his writings; it’s the “go-to” passage about altering God’s Word. Though preaching professor Dr. Fred Craddock was familiar with this passage, it still didn’t stop him from “tweaking” one of Jesus’ stories to make a point.
It proved to be a memorable experience….
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We’re Still Gonna Party!
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithPhil LaBoon, a native of Pittsburgh, wanted to get married so he reserved a reception hall, hired a caterer, and sent out invitations. The one thing the handsome young man didn’t secure was a stable fiancé; she backed out at the last moment.
But that didn’t stop LaBoon from having a life-changing celebration.