Some missionaries bound for Africa were laughed at by the captain of the ship. “You’ll only die over there,” he scoffed. But one of the missionaries thoughtfully replied, “Captain, we…
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My Son Trains Dolphins
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithHenry blew his wife a kiss and walked out the door. The elderly man was running out to pick up a few items from the grocery store for dinner that…
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The Man on the Middle Cross
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithEvery sinner who is saved is saved by the grace of God. No one can earn salvation because no one has done anything to deserve salvation! When Rev. Alistair Begg,…
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Barbara Lee on Abstinence
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“An abstinence-until-marriage program is not only irresponsible, it’s really inhumane.”
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Clyde Won’t Play With Me
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithMartha, a loving and gentle wife, walked into the living room where her husband, Orville, sat reading the newspaper in his recliner. “Honey,” she said, “I’ve noticed you haven’t been…
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Being Good Will Never Be Good Enough
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithMillions of people – perhaps billions – believe they can win God’s approval and earn eternal life by “being good” – even if they’ve “been bad” in the past. Their…
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Martin Luther on Works
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“It is impossible to separate works from faith – yea, just as impossible as to separate burning and shining from fire.”
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The Secret to Spurgeon’s Success
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithCharles Haddon Spurgeon was called the “Prince of Preachers” for many reasons. His ministry not only shaped the city of London where he spent most of his life, he also…
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Wesley’s Storm at Sea
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn late 1735, John Wesley and his brother Charles left England on a ship bound for the American colonies. The two brothers, sons of an Anglican priest, were on a…
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Vance Havner on the Gospel
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“If they had a social gospel in the days of the prodigal son, somebody would have given him a bed and a sandwich and he never would have gone home.”