The Mystery Doctor Who Did What Was Right - An Inspirational Story byRobert Schuller

This story is excerpted from the book, "Be an Extraordinary Person in an Ordinary World".It is entitled "Saved by the Mystery Doctor" in the book.A dear friend of mine, Algetha Brown, is a beautiful singer.... Algetha is married to an air force career man. Right after the Second World War, they were assigned to Germany.The Nuremberg trials were happening. As Algetha said, 'At that time there were many scared German citizens, because the word was out that if you were a Nazi or if you were a close friend of the gestapo or if you were a good friend...

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David's 5 Smooth Stones - How much do we put into it? - Devotion

"Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd's bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine." (1Sam 17:40).There are many lessons for life that can be learnt from this episode of David. However, one of the most fascinating lessons is the lesson of knowing what it means to have a balanced faith.Why did David choose 5 stones when he had to use only one?I've heard sermons that talked about the rest of the stones reserved for the other giants. One can find lessons...

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I Didn't Sleep (Crocodile Fear)

Lady: What time did you sleep?Maid: Didn't sleep! Feeling very tired and sleepy now.Lady: Why? Any problem?Maid: No, the pandit (priest) told us that if we sleep in the night in this festival season, we'll become a crocodile in the next birth.Lady: What!?Maid: Yes, he also told us that if we drink milk, we'll become a cat; if we eat meat, we'll become a tiger; and, if we drink water,... umm can't remember what he said... But, we are to keep awake through the night and keep listening to the katha (tales in songs)....Lady: Ge...

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Drishti-sristivada, Srishtidrishtivada, and the Hermeneutics of Theatre

An interesting example of contradictory interpretations is borrowed by G.P. Deshpande [1] from Indian philosophy to evaluate the ambiguous nature of the play and its production."There are two texts by Shankaracharya: one is called Sarirakabhasya while the other bhasya is a commentary on Gaudapadakarika. There is a basic contradiction in both....drishti-srishtivada and sristidrishtivada.... These two terms represent the schools within which the Vedantins are divided. The problem is whether what you see defines reality (drishtisrishtivada) or whether...

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Pastor, I want to start a church - Simple Living

Doctor: Pastor, I want to start a church. I feel that I should get into ministry.Pastor: I see. I also was thinking to start a clinic. Doctor: But, pastor, you aren't trained yet; just an idea of some diseases and antibiotics doesn't make you a doctor.Pastor: That was what I was thinking.-Simple Livi...

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BGEA: A Conversation with Ruth Bell Graham

BGEA: A Conversation with Ruth Bell Graham.May 1, 2002 - Ruth Bell Graham has played an integral part in the ministry of Billy Graham throughout the years. Well known as a poet and an author, she has insight into life and following Christ. "Decision" recently had the privilege of talking with Mrs. Graham about her life.by Jim DaileyQ/ You are known to be a joyful person. What things bring you joy?A/ Most important is my personal walk and relationship with the Lord Jesus. I can’t imagine life without Him.My family brings me joy—I get so excited...

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Essence of Beauty - Thought

"He has made everything beautiful in its time." (Eccl.3:11)The essence of beauty lies in perfect timeliness; for instance, (students & jobholders) when you do your assignment in time, (businessmen) when you deliver goods to your customers in time, (consumers) when you pay your bills in time, & (preachers) when you finish your sermon in ti...

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Ye Mera Pita Ka Jahan (This is My Father's World) - Hindi Hymn by Domeni...

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I don't want a Facebook account - Simple Living

Pastor A: I don't want a Facebook account because I heard that many families and marriages were broken because of Facebook; you know, people spending too much time on it, neglecting family, and flirting with others.Pastor B: Only a house that is not strong falls to the ground. A house built on solid foundation will never fall.-Simple Living-May 31, 2013 AdditionPlease Check this link for New Life's Guidelines on Using Facebook:WARNING: FACEBOOK COULD DESTROY YOUR MARRIAGEQuote: Without realizing it, we can soon be spending more time “Facebooking”...

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The Unique Christ - III (Poem) - The Song of the Disciple

IIIThe Song of the DiscipleHis eyes glistened with innocence, with mercy, and with love;They sparkled with the fire of God's truth from above.His lips uttered oracles that pierced us to the core;They kindled our desire to listen to Him all the more.His words were not concocted by human will;Neither were they hosted by some sugary quill.His thoughts were not such as would have pleased a man;Yet, they were such that even a child would understand.He fed us when we were hungry,He clothed us in our shame,He loved us though unworthyWe were of His name.He...

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This is My Father's World - Hymn Lyrics (w/ Hindi Translation)

ENGLISHThis is my father's worldAnd to my listening earsAll nature sings, and round me ringsThe music of the spheresThis is my father's worldThe birds their carols raiseThe morning light, the lily whiteDeclare their maker's praiseThis is my father's worldI rest me in the thoughtOf rocks and trees, of skies and seasHis hand the wonders wroughtThis is my father's worldOh, let me never forgetThat though the wrong seems oft so strongGod is the ruler yetThis is my father's worldWhy should my heart be sad?The Lord is king, let the heavens ringGod reigns,...

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This is My Father's World - Hymn (w/ Hindi Translation)

ENGLISHThis is my father's worldAnd to my listening earsAll nature sings, and round me ringsThe music of the spheresThis is my father's worldThe birds their carols raiseThe morning light, the lily whiteDeclare their maker's praiseThis is my father's worldI rest me in the thoughtOf rocks and trees, of skies and seasHis hand the wonders wroughtThis is my father's worldOh, let me never forgetThat though the wrong seems oft so strongGod is the ruler yetThis is my father's worldWhy should my heart be sad?The Lord is king, let the heavens ringGod reigns,...

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To those who love this country and pray for its salvation, here's my plea:

To those who love this country and pray for its salvation, here's my plea: Add this line to your prayer wherever you are; when you're in a restaurant, pray "Lord I pray that all here may be saved"; when you reach your company, pray "Lord I pray that all here may be saved"; when at school, "Lord I pray that all here may be saved"; so, at college, while waiting for a cab or bus, while walking through the mall, while traveling in train, wherever you are just speak these words and may the Lord make the difference. Let's fill the land with the sweet-smelling...

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