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Never give the devil a ride; before you know it, he will be driving.
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Sin will take you further than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay.
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Give Jesus a try. If you don't like Him the devil will always take you back.
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Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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Even when you're on the right track you've got to keep moving or you will get run over.
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Kindness is understood by people of all languages.
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If we set our sails in the right direction, God will provide the wind.
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He who is godly can live in true contentment.
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A burden shared makes a lighter load.
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The "straight and narrow way" is never "under construction" - it never wears out!
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Consequences of sin are both temporal and eternal.
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God does not need you to serve Him in an advisory capacity.
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We must not change the message of truth, but let it change us.
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The liquor dealer is a businessman who should be ashamed of his best customers.
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Be careful how you speak. Blunt words may have sharp edges.
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Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
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Preach the gospel in your manner of life, as well as in words.
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Education is the progressive discovery and removal of ignorance.
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Works of faith and labors of love of a Christian are never lost!
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Many are unwilling to obey God because they enjoy the pleasures of sin too much.
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To conquer sin, we must not only avoid doing it, we must learn to hate it.
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Before you shift your tongue into gear make sure you have your brain running.
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Our love for God should cause our love for others to abound!
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Sinful pride may cause more people to be lost than any other sin.
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The first place to look for a helping hand is at the end of your arm.
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The trouble with booze: It makes you see double and feel single.
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Gossip is like a balloon; it grows bigger with every puff.
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Dust on your Bible does not prove that it is a dry book.
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If Moses' job had been given to a committee, the Israelites would still be in Egypt.
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We commit the golden rule to memory but do we commit it to life?
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Many people are lonely because they build walls and not bridges.
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That man is happiest whose pleasures are simple.
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Live your life in such a way that your autograph will be wanted, not your fingerprints.
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The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.
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If women are so fond of clothes, why don't they wear more of them?
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Much good can be accomplished if we don't care who gets the credit.
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The man who has a right to boast doesn't need to.
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If you are not big enough to stand criticism, you are too small to be praised.
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In the old days charity was a virtue instead of an industry.
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A man who will gamble with his money will gamble with his soul.
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Take life as you find it, but don't leave it that way.
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Your day goes the way the corners of your mouth turn.
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A Christian is a living sermon whether or not he preaches a word.
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You can't get anything across by getting cross.
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God honors no drafts where there have been no deposits.
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Beware of the high cost of low living.
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The best vitamin for a Christian is - B1!
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One thing about Christianity: It must function or fizzle.
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When we have done what we can, God will do what we can't.
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The man who is always finding fault seldom finds anything else.
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We stand tallest when we stoop to help someone in need.
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Forbidden fruit creates many jams.
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In this world of evil today, we must pray or be prey.
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Hate is too great a burden for anyone to bear.
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Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.
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The essence of love is found in man's inherent connection with God, manifested and strengthened by our willingness to give, or dulled and destroyed by our refusal to do so.
Alan Calhoun

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Sound travels slowly. Sometimes the things you say when your kids are teenagers they don't hear till they're in their 40s.

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1. The best way to get even is to forget.

2. Feed your faith and let your doubts starve to death.

3. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.

4. Some folks wear their halos much too tight.

5. Some marriages are made in heaven, but they ALL have to be
maintained on earth.

6. Unless you can create the WHOLE universe in 5 days, then perhaps giving "advice" to God, isn't such a good idea!

7. Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up.

8. Standing in the middle of the road is dangerous. You will get
knocked down by the traffic from both ways.

9. Words are windows to the heart.

10. A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall claims it's a forgery.

11. It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill just add
a little dirt.

12. A successful marriage isn't finding the right person -- It's
BEING the right person.

13. The mighty oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground.

14. Too many people offer God prayers with claw marks all over
them.

15. The tongue must be heavy indeed, because so few people can hold it.

16. To forgive is to set the prisoner free, and then discover the
prisoner was you.

17. You have to wonder about humans, they think God is dead and Elvis is alive!

18. You'll notice that a turtle only makes progress when it sticks
out its neck.

19. If the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, you can
bet the water bill is higher.

And last but not least --
20. God gave the angels wings, and He gave humans CHOCOLATE.

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YOU ARE RICHER TODAY IF YOU HAVE LAUGHED, GIVEN OR FORGIVEN
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SIGNS OF THE TIMES

1. CHURCH PARKING- For members only! Trespassers will be baptized!

2. "No God - No Peace. Know God - Know Peace."

3. "Free Trip to Heaven. Details Inside!"

4. Which way is heaven? Turn right and go straight.

5. "Try our Sundays. They are better than Baskin-Robbins."

6. Under picture of two hands holding stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed: " For Fast Relief, Take Two Tablets."

7. "People are like tea bags - you have to put them in hot water before you know how strong they are."

8. "Come in and pray today. Beat the holiday rush."

9. "Fight truth decay - brush up on the Bible."

10. "Where will you spend eternity - Smoking or Non-Smoking?"

11. "Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty lives."

12. "Come work for the Lord. The work is hard, the hours are long and the pay is low. But the retirement benefits are OUT OF THIS WORLD!

13. "It is unlikely there'll be a reduction in the wages of sin."

14. "If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns."

15. "If you don't like the circumstances in which you were born, try being born again, "by water and the Spirit" (Jn. 3:5).

16. "The way some people are living, they had better obtain eternal fire insurance - soon."

17. "CH__CH - What's missing? UR."

18. "In the dark? Follow the Son."

19. "Running low on faith? Stop in for a fill-up."

20. "Happiness is a by-product of an effort to make someone else happy."

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Thank You, Lord
by L. B. Strawn

Thank you for your mercy, Lord,
And thank you for your love.
Thank you for your holy word
Which came from heaven, above.

Thank you for the Savior
Who came to earth and died
That we might truly savor
Your grace, to us, implied.

Thank you for each blessing, good,
For health and strength and life.
Thank you for our daily food
And, even Godly strife.

Thank you for each family
And thank you for each home.
Thank you for eternity
Which, someday soon, will come.

Give us strength, Oh Lord, to cope
With problems which we face,
That we may keep that promised hope
To live with you through grace.

Grant to us that you'll forgive
As we repent from every sin,
That, in eternity we'll live,
In Jesus' blessed name, amen.

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Drinking from my saucer

I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow.

And as I go along life's way,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

Haven't got a lot of riches,
and sometimes the going's tough.
But I've got loved ones all around me,
and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for His blessings,
and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,
My faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke,
and the sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe,
about the tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If You give me strength and courage,
When the way grows steep and rough.
I'll not ask for other blessings,
I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy,
to help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

When I think of how many people
in this world have it worse than I do.
I realize just how fortunate most of us really are.

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FOOTPRINTS

Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the shores of time
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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UNFOLDING THE ROSE

It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.
The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
GOD opens this flower so sweetly,
Then in my hands they die.
If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I have the wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?
So I'll trust in Him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.
The pathway that lies before me
Only my Heavenly Father knows.
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments,
Just as he unfolds the rose.

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SOMEDAY WE'LL SEE HIM FACE TO FACE

I see the snowflakes softly fall
To dress the landscape all in white
And know that God has made them all
To show Himself to human sight.

Who else could form such grand array
To clothe the earth in winter's span
Or gender such a perfect way
For God to show Himself to man.

Each wondrous flake His nature shows
So exquisitely marvelous
And oh what glory they disclose
As God reveals Himself to us.

As we behold the snow today
We see God through this earthly grace
But if we'll faithfully obey
Someday we'll see him face to face.
-- Harry Presley

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The last verse of My Country 'tis of Thee:

"Our father's God to thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright,
With freedom's Holy light.
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God our King."

How about this verse from "America The Beautiful"?

"America, America, God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea"

The liberals and humanists of today try to cover up the fact that this country was built on faith in God, trust in His providence and Christian ethics.
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"WHOSE WILL THOSE THINGS BE?"
by Henry Priest

A wealthy farmer made a good crop
Much more than his barns would hold.
This great dilemma he soon had solved,
The decision he made was bold.

He'd tear down his barns, he said with glee,
And build bigger barns than he had.
"And there I'll bestow all of my goods,
And my heart will be happy and glad."

"You fool", said the lord when He overheard,
The words which he said without fear.
"This night your soul will be taken from you,
Along with the things you hold dear."

A silence prevailed; his rejoicing was stopped.
He'd worked and toiled hard in his fields.
He had worried and planned, and given his time
To secure the best crop they would yield.

But now he would have to leave this land,
And go to a place without rest.
His soul would depart; his body decay;
He had failed to meet the great test.

The Lord then asked as he pondered alone,
Then whose will those things be?"
"The things you provided for others to have,
And the riches that you'll never see?"

The moral of this story is simple and clear:
Give thanks for material things.
Give glory and honor to God up above
For all that your labors can bring.

And never think time is in your own hands,
But always have service to God in your plans.
He who created, provided and blessed,
Has prepared in heaven a place for our rest.

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The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.

The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything.

"When anger arises, think of the consequences." -- Confucius

"Humor is a rubber sword - it allows you to make a point without
drawing blood." - Mary Hirch

"Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none." -- William Shakespeare
(1564 - 1616)

"I wish for you..."

Comfort on difficult days,

Smiles when sadness intrudes,

Rainbows to follow the clouds,

Laughter to kiss your lips,

Sunsets to warm your heart,

Gentle hugs when spirits sag,

Friendships to brighten your being,

Beauty for your eyes to see,

Confidence for when you doubt,

Faith so that you can believe,

Courage to know yourself,

Patience to accept the truth,

And love to complete your life.

God Bless you!

I asked the Lord to bless you

As I prayed for you today

To guide you and protect you

As you go along your way....

His love is always with you

His promises are true

No matter what the tribulation

You know He will see us through

So , when the road you're traveling on

Seems difficult at best

Give your problems to the Lord

And He will do the rest.
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----- A List to Live By -----

The most destructive habit................................ Worry

The greatest joy ..............................................Giving

The greatest loss.....................................Self-respect

The most satisfying work.........................Helping Others

The ugliest personality trait..........................Selfishness

The greatest problem to overcome......................... Fear

The most effective sleeping pill................. Peace of mind

The most powerful force in life...............................Love

The most dangerous outcast.............................A Gossip

The worst thing to be without...............................Hope

The deadliest weapon................................ The Tongue

The two most power-filled words......................... "I can"

The greatest asset..............................................Faith

The most beautiful attire.................................. A Smile

The most prized possession..............................Integrity

The most powerful channel of communication......... Prayer

The most contagious spirit............................ Enthusiasm

The greatest teacher in the world..................Experience

The most beneficial teacher..................................Jesus

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God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but HE did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears & light for the way. ~ Annonymous

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The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
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And remember:
To the world, YOU may be one person;
but to one person, you may be the world!!
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