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THE LIFEBOAT STATION, by Theodore Wedel On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, and a group of devoted members who kept a constant watch over the sea.  Many lives were saved by this wonderful little station, so that it… Read more →

A 7-year-old girl was helping her mother prepare for dinner, when the mother asked her to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomatoes. The girl said she was afraid to go in there because it was dark. The mother told her it was okay, as nothing was going to hurt her because Jesus was in there… Read more →

Sight-seeing and coming upon a great view can be overwhelming!  Most us have seen a spectacular sunrise or sunset, lofty mountain top, a valley view, a colorful canyon, the broadness of grain fields or the endless sight of water in the middle of the ocean.   Suppose you witnessed a rare or absolutely astounding experience how would you describe that… Read more →

When an architect designs an upscale commercial building, they often make the front of the building have an image that conveys the value of the company. As the design is drawn, the foyer becomes an important focal point to stimulate an awe moment. The intent of the architect’s design is to allow the foyer to give the visitor a desire… Read more →

“Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give… Read more →

Years ago, an atheist visited one of the remote Fiji islands and had a chance to speak with the island chief and told him that the missionaries that were there only wanted to get rich off of them. The visitor said that nobody believes what the Bible says nowadays. He even went as far as to say nobody believes that… Read more →

A man stopped at a house with a sign that said, “Talking Dog For Sale.” The owner directed him to the backyard to see the dog. He was pretty skeptical and called out, “You talk?” “Yep,” the mutt replied. The man then said, “that is amazing?” The dog looked up and said, “Well, I discovered this gift when I was… Read more →

The recent election results show how divided our country is.  It’s refreshing to come to church and be with people who you are unified with. Yet, it is possible that people can be unified in our country. We even can be united with people anywhere or in any nation.  The act of communion is a proclamation that we are God’s… Read more →

One day a man called his church and said, “Can I speak to the head hog at the trough?” The secretary thought she heard right but asked, “I’m sorry. Who would you like to speak with?” The caller repeated, “Can I speak to the head hog at the trough?” The secretary answered, “Well, if you mean the Pastor, then you… Read more →

The era when jet engines replaced their propeller driven predecessors caused a problem. When a pilot needed to bail out, ejection was much more complicated. Danny Cox, a former test-flight pilot explains, the pilots were trained to hold firmly to the seat, but during ejecting in a jet ejection, the hold and the ejection force kept the pilot in the… Read more →