Making deals with God never works because He already owns the stuff we’re offering Him.
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Ravi Zacharias on Jesus
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“I came to Him longing for something I did not have. I remain with Him because I have something I will not trade.”
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My Wife Is Missing
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithHank was distraught. His wife had gone shopping the day before and hadn’t returned. The only thing he could think to do was report the situation to the sheriff’s department. When he walked into the headquarters, he was directed to Deputy Jones. “Hey, bro, my wife has gone missing. Can you help?”
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Fatal Hesitation
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithWhen Jon Smalldridge went to bed on Saturday night, October 25, 2003, he was aware of the wildfires burning 15 miles away in San Diego. However, he wasn’t aware the fires could spread so quickly. When the flames and smoke woke him just a few hours later, he knew he had to move quickly to survive.
Sadly, many others didn’t quite see the urgency.
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G. K. Chesterton on Stuff
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“There are only two ways to get enough. One is to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.”
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The Book of a Dead Man
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithScripture has some incredibly compelling stories of second chances. Jonah was swallowed by a whale, but was “released” three days later. Peter’s infamous denial of Christ was forgiven by the resurrected Lord. Oh, and those guys thrown into the fiery furnace had quite a story to tell, too.
But none of these guys have anything on Dr. William Mackay’s God-given second chance!
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Neurology…and Idolatry?
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithNeurologists specialize in studies of the brain and nervous system. Over the years, these doctors have been on the forefront of medical breakthroughs that have helped millions of people around the world. They’ve made some fascinating discoveries about our beliefs, our actions, and how we live our lives.
Like this one.
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The Book of a Dead Man
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithScripture has some incredibly compelling stories of second chances. Jonah was swallowed by a whale, but was “released” three days later. Peter’s infamous denial of Christ was forgiven by the resurrected Lord. Oh, and those guys thrown into the fiery furnace had quite a story to tell, too.
But none of these guys have anything on Dr. William Mackay’s God-given second chance!
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We’re Checking In…for Good!
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithPainting the walls. Hanging the family portrait. Rearranging the furniture. Replacing a couch. Setting out pictures of friends. Sounds like a normal weekend remodeling project in the suburbs, right? But what if it were a hotel room? Would that be a little weird?
Then why do we do the same thing with our lives in general?