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The Author Within the Story

by David R. Smith October 15, 2019

by David R. Smith October 15, 2019

Ponder this for a moment: J. K. Rowling knows everything about Harry Potter, but Harry Potters knows nothing of J. K. Rowling. Mark Twain knows everything about Huck Finn, but …

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Telling the Story Better Than Jesus

by David R. Smith June 29, 2015

by David R. Smith June 29, 2015

In 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 …

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Agreement Argument Bad Decisions Commitment Devil Donkey Enemy Home Spiritual Warfare Stories Warning
“I Keep the Nail”

by David R. Smith April 21, 2013

by David R. Smith April 21, 2013

Once upon a time, the shop belonging to an astute merchant named Salem, and all the carpets in it, were burnt in a fire. Salem was left with nothing but …

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For Sale: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage…and $45,000

by David R. Smith June 6, 2011

by David R. Smith June 6, 2011

Imagine the excitement of a man who just closed on his very first home. Then, imagine how excited that same man would be if he found almost $45,000 in cash …

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