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a cup of tea?
This is the last of a series of 12 articles published in the Adventist Review “Where can I get a cup of tea?” he asked, winking exaggeratedly. Must be a nervous twitch, I thought as I pointed down the road and said, “Try the blue stall under the big tree.” His request was strange when Read more
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elizabeth bathory: lessons from the blood countess
Among the ranks of the heinous is Jack the Ripper, the Boston Strangler, and Ted Bundy. But none come close to the fetes of the Blood Countess. 650 known deaths and possibly many hundreds more are accredited to her fame. Elizabeth Bathory was known for her beauty, lustrous black hair, and striking eyes. She changed Read more
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the plight of little girls in Nepal
A bright-eyed, bubbly, powder-fresh little girl skipping about without a care in the world is a sight that gives one the warm fuzzies. For birthdays, Christmases, and even for no special reason, you shower her with gifts. And stores that cater to little girls have never-ending supply of trinkets and treasures. But did you know Read more
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God’s price tag
This was written by Dr. Silas Gomes and me. It was his experience. (Previously published in the Adventist Review) “Nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, very well, thank you. Nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, very well, thank you.” I turned towards the sound of the nonsensical “English” chant and saw the source—He was dark, gaunt, skinny, dirty and almost naked. Read more
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four-step discussion
Preaching a 40-minute sermon is sometimes easier than leading a 15-minute discussion; delivering a monologue is easier than initiating dialogue! Try this four-step method the next time you are to lead a discussion. Step 1: Illustrate. Tell a story. The right story has power. It can reel in the wandering mind, bring the soul to Read more
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telling it like it is
Texts: Matt. 4:18–22; 10:24, 25; Mark 3:13, 14; 8:34, 35; Luke 14:25, 26 Jesus lived in a time where stories were used very specifically. A story wasn’t just something you read to put a child (or an adult) to sleep. Stories were used to derive a legal conclusion; teach a moral lesson; illustrate an idea Read more
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inspired word of God
Age Group: High School Key Text: All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Tim 3:16, NIV) Materials needed: Paper, pens, chalk board Introduction: One cold night, a colporteur encountered a robber who ordered him to light a bonfire and burn his books. The colporteur lit the Read more
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it takes just one
Age group: high school, college Introduction: Elijah began his life as a nobody. By the time someone got around to writing his story, no one could remember who his parents were. But because of the special connection Elijah had with his sovereign God, he became a somebody. He became the very hands, feet, and voice Read more
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the view and the fog
(published 2003, Adventist Review) Sometimes a fog of discouragement clouds my vision and my view is not very appealing. What once brought pride and satisfaction is now a pathetic sketch of mishaps and coincidences. What once was a source of encouragement is now a sore irritation. Without a WOW moment in a while, my spirituality Read more
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