| 61. | | If you were to draw a picture of peace, what would it look like? Years ago a group of artists was given just that task, to capture the image of peace. There were many pictures of beautiful sunrises ... |
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| 62. | | Imagine for a moment that you have some important information to share that is international in scope, information that can potentially affect the life of every person on planet Earth. How would you ... |
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| 63. | Where did Christmas come from and just what does it mean anyway?A brief look at history confirms the fact that Christmas as we celebrate it, is a meld of both Christian and pagan holiday ... |
| 64. | Her heart is pounding with excitement. She looks down at the grey stone box she is holding and a joyful smile lights up her face. She thinks back to the previous week, the visit to the talented ... |
| 65. | We are coming into the holiday season when gifts and giving often occupy our thoughts. Some gifts we will purchase with joy and excitement, while others will feel more obligatory. How ... |
| 66. | Halloween is upon us, and for one evening many of us will morph into another person by borrowing the identity of someone else. It may be a character from the movies or famous figure from ... |
| 67. | As President of Harvest International Ministries (HIM), an international apostolic network, I spend a lot of time traveling outside the U.S. I enjoy my trips, especially getting to experience ... |
| 68. | | My frustration was reaching the breaking point last night as I searched through the fourth box trying to find the other spatula. You see we’re currently in the middle of moving and half the ... |
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| 69. | | You might say it was bad times, even the worst of times. Due to massive public works projects, and military engagements in distant lands, the government was deeply in debt. We all knew what had to ... |
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| 70. | | Superstorm Sandy has dominated the news for nearly a week now. It is the worst hurricane to hit the northeastern coast in recorded history. Covering an area twice the size of Texas, it has ... |
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| 71. | | I will never forget the first time I heard it. There was the sound of clinking coins and a cash register, and then in the background, the sound of a grinding bass in 7/8 time. ... |
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| 72. | | They are hardly everyday names: Margaret Anne Cargill, Wang Jianlin, Richard Jacobsen and Charles Feeney. Who are they? They are multimillionaires, or in some cases, billionaires who have each ... |
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| 73. | In our culture overflowing with reality shows and “videos gone viral,” it's easy to gain instant fame. There seems to be no end to the fascination with the spotlight, and many people ... |
| 74. | | The first Presidential debate occurred this week, and we are on a countdown to the election. If you're like many people, you may be thinking, “Thank God, the election season is almost over!” Maybe ... |
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| 75. | | The other day, I was at a good friend's house and as we were rummaging through his storage shed, I noticed a nice golf bag with a nearly new set of clubs. I commented to my friend, “I didn't know ... |
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| 76. | | Ever had someone in your life who was totally irritating, or even worse, actually hated you? How did you handle that person? I want to share a beautiful letter I received last week from ... |
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| 77. | | My wife, Sue, has an incredible gift. She is the most encouraging person I have ever met. When our children were in school, Sue always managed to enclose a cheery note in their lunch each day, ... |
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| 78. | | We are currently in that wonderful time that happens every 4 years, the Summer Olympics, when we get to enjoy fantastic athletics for 2 weeks straight! And every Olympics produces a new set of ... |
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| 79. | | As a pastor, because people come to me so frequently seeking advice and counsel, it would be easy to believe that I know more than I do. I determined years ago when I first entered the ministry, ... |
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| 80. | | The Summer Olympics are one of my favorite athletic events. In the last few weeks, a number of Olympic trials have been held to determine spots on our Olympic team. Despite the fact that these ... |
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