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The popularity of the new... -- Luke 24:44-53 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
The popularity of the new generation of three-dimensional art has caused many interesting scenes whe
A young couple with a... -- Luke 24:44-53 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
A young couple with a little girl had just brought home a baby boy from the hospital.
In the final chapter of... -- Luke 24:44-53 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
In the final chapter of Luke when Jesus appears to his disciples, he exhorts them in 24:49, "Stay in
Sam had found an abundance... -- Luke 24:44-53 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
Sam had found an abundance of blessing in his day.
Recently McDonald's was told that... -- Matthew 28:16-20 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
Recently McDonald's was told that they could open restaurants in India.
Stories and photographs circulate frequently... -- Matthew 28:16-20 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
Stories and photographs circulate frequently -- the face of Jesus recognized in a photo of clouds, o
There is a legend told... -- Matthew 28:16-20 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
There is a legend told about Thomas, the "doubting" disciple, and how it was that he became the apos
In Saul Bellow's novel Herzog... -- Matthew 28:16-20 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
In Saul Bellow's novel Herzog, the bewildered hero muses to himself about the current scene.
Queen Elizabeth II was visiting... -- Acts 1:1-11 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
Queen Elizabeth II was visiting in St. Catharines, Ontario.
I suppose most Christians have... -- Acts 1:1-11 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
I suppose most Christians have often looked to the heavens and wondered about Christ's ascension and
The chaplain at a large... -- Acts 1:1-11 -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 1995
The chaplain at a large state university died suddenly of a heart attack in late October.
February 9, 1964 was the... -- Luke 24:44-53 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
February 9, 1964 was the date that the Beatles first entered American homes via appearing on the
Do you like the smell... -- Revelation 21:10, 22-27 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Do you like the smell of new things? The upholstery in a new car. The paint of a new house.
The renowned magician and escape... -- Acts 14:8-18 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
The renowned magician and escape artist, Houdini, got out of many sets of handcuffs or straitjackets
Robert Louis Stevenson tells of... -- Revelation 21:10, 22-27 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Robert Louis Stevenson tells of a delightful memory he had of a summer spent in northern Scotland wh
Do you save ribbons? Or... -- Acts 14:8-18 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Do you save ribbons? Or, perhaps, pretty wrapping paper from presents?
In San Francisco, California, St... -- Revelation 21:10, 22-27 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
In San Francisco, California, St.
The picture of a dwelling... -- Revelation 21:10, 22-27 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
The picture of a dwelling place not sustained by human or celestial luminescence, not dependent upon
Bernard L. Coffindaffer of Craigsville... -- Revelation 21:22-22:5 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Bernard L. Coffindaffer of Craigsville, West Virginia, is not exactly a household name.
The couple was sitting out... -- Revelation 21:10, 22-27 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
The couple was sitting out on their deck behind their cottage on a warm summer night enjoying the br
Light is a constant reminder... -- Revelation 21:22-22:5 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Light is a constant reminder of God throughout scripture.
How many times we encounter... -- Revelation 21:10, 22-27 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
How many times we encounter people who have all but lost hope.
J. B. Phillips, the New... -- Revelation 21:22-22:5 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
J. B.
Charleston, South Carolina, might aptly... -- Revelation 21:10, 22-27 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Charleston, South Carolina, might aptly be called "the city of churches." Whether walking down the s
Mrs. Holland was a favorite... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Mrs. Holland was a favorite teacher at Washington Elementary school for a number of reasons.

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Object: You may present this message as a simple story, or have the children act it out as a role-play. I will show the role-play version, but you can ignore the acting pieces and just tell the story if you prefer.

Note: For the role-play version, you will need to select two girls and one boy to play the roles. You might also have a broom and a dust rag if you want to.

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Katy Stenta
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Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez
Bonnie Bates
Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 52
Amos proclaims the word from God that punishes the people. The people are to be punished for their lack of faith, for their focus on practicing deceit, betraying honesty to their neighbors, and being impatient for the time after the Sabbath when they can focus on profit and selling their crops and wares. Oh, my! What a terrible message for people. You have been unfaithful so I will punish you. And then in the psalm, God is proclaimed to be the olive tree, that which brings blessing.
David Kalas
I have tried to find different ways of saying it so that my children don’t tire of hearing it. But the basic principle remains the same, and my kids have heard it a ton. “First things first.” They ask if they can do this or they start to do that, and I will endeavor to redirect them, saying, “Why don’t we make sure we’re doing first things first!”

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John E. Sumwalt
I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church. (v. 24)

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
One of Martha's earliest memories was of her little sister Mary singing and dancing in the middle of an admiring crowd of friends. Mary had always been a dancer, from the time she could walk. Privately, Martha thought she'd always been something of a show-off and ought to go on the stage, for Mary loved an audience.

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Jeanne Jones
Several years ago, before we moved to Wisconsin, I was an honorary nanny for our pastor's son, Jonathan. I took care of him from the time he was able to walk until our pastor moved, when Jonathan was about five. We had wonderful times together. One time, when I was at their house, and we had been doing some spiritual direction together, Pastor Michael asked me if I knew the name of my guardian angel.
James Evans
We are not surprised when we learn about crooks and robbers boasting about "mischief done against the godly" or "plotting destruction" all day long. The image we have in our minds about who "bad" people are, and how they conduct themselves, make such accusations completely plausible. We are less inclined to believe such things about leaders, especially respected leaders among us. We have difficulty believing someone with wealth and power would deliberately plot to do someone else harm.
Arley K. Fadness
Today's gospel from Luke 10 follows the parable of the good Samaritan. Luke positions the good Samaritan and the Mary-Martha story back to back for good reason. The parable and the story are examples of the Great Commandment "to love the Lord your God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself." The good Samaritan parable illustrates "love to neighbor," whereas the Mary-Martha story illustrates "love to God."
Kirk R. Webster
In the early 1990s, Wesley Nunley of Dallas completed a project he had dreamed of for decades. "I tell you, this could be a big thing," he explained. Wes then walked out to a concrete octagon in the middle of his backyard. With a beaming smile, arms raised up in excitement, the energetic retiree said, "This welcomes the UFO to land, which has never been done before."
John W. Wurster
It was the best of times. A time of prosperity and confidence, a time of relative peace, a time when most everything looked pretty good, a time when most everyone felt pretty good. It was a time maybe not unlike our own time.
H. Burnham Kirkland
Words Of Assurance
Our God is both wise and caring: afflicting the comfortable and comforting the afflicted.

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God, we bow before you this morning, knowing that you hear every prayer. We know that in all of Creation, you are the source of life. You are the one who set the light swirling between the galaxies. The breath of your Spirit pulses through all life. You have even become flesh among us. We praise you, Lord, that in all your wonder, you have not forgotten us.

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