“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it” – Winston Churchill A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time. (Isaiah 60:22) What were 10 of the top spiritual stories in Culpeper in 2007? What were 10 […]
Archive | December, 2007
The Simple Truths of Appreciation
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Dec
“Kindness is a language we all understand.” – Mother Teresa When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement. (Acts 15:31) Who and in what way can you show appreciation to today? I subscribe to the Simple Truths email newsletter. Yesterday I received the year-end message from Mac Anderson, founder of Simple Truths. Now […]
Special Christmas Offer
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Dec
Prayer changes the spiritual climate! – Ed Silvoso When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. (Matthew 2:10) Do you have a heart to see your city and your state transformed by Jesus? What is a lead domino to make that happen? In the process of preparing our family Christmas card and […]
Merry Christmas From the Peck Family in 2007
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Dec
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – President Calvin Coolidge “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.” […]
Photos from Broyles’ Christmas party
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Dec
“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer” – William Somerset Maugham “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the […]
Operation Rescue Liberia
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Dec
America is great because America is good. When America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great. Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites (Mark 12:42) Have you given your all? What simple thing can you do to offer hope to hopeless people this Christmas? Yesterday morning I went to […]
The Last Christmas Ever
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Dec
“Work now, play later. Serious now, pleasure later.” – Rev. Matt Gregory “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” (Matthew 25:13) If you knew Jesus was going to return in five minutes (300 seconds), what would be your reaction? When Jesus returns, will […]
The Warmth of Wonder – Christmas
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Dec
“The world would never starve for wonders, but only for the warmth of wonder.” – G. K. Chesterton Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. “For there is born to you this day in the city […]
She without arm, he without leg – ballet
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Dec
History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats. – B. C. Forbes But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matt. 19:26) How do […]
Caren Wins Holiday Decorating Contest
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Dec
Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. ~John W. Whitehead, The Stealing of America, 1983 “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.” (Luke 6:43) What simple things can you focus on this month to bear much good fruit? […]