Monthly Archives: July 2012

“Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?”


First, let’s define “aliens” as “beings capable of making moral choices, having intellect, emotion, and a will.” Next, a few scientific facts: 1. Men have sent spacecraft to nearly every planet in our solar system. After observing these planets, we … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Honest Drunk”


Honest Drunk A woman was shopping at her local supermarket where she selected a quart of 2% milk, a carton of eggs, a quart of orange juice, a head of romaine lettuce, a 2lb. can of coffee, and a 1 … Continue reading

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“How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn?”


Studies show that terms relating to porn are by far the most commonly searched-for terms in the internet search engines. Every day, literally millions of people do searches related to the porn industry. The powerful imagery of internet pornography is … Continue reading

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“Why are there two different Creation accounts in Genesis chapters 1-2?”


Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Later, in Genesis 2:4, it seems that a second, different story of creation begins. The idea of two differing creation accounts is a common misinterpretation of these two … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Dietitian”


Dietitian A dietitian was once addressing a large audience in Chicago: “The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is awful. Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. … Continue reading

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“What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and why are they important?”


The first of the Dead Sea Scroll discoveries occurred in 1947 in Qumran, a village situated about twenty miles east of Jerusalem on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. A young Bedouin shepherd, following a goat that had gone … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Mermaid”


The Mermaid One day three men are out having a relaxing day fishing, when suddenly they catch a mermaid. After hauling the mermaid up in a net, she promises that if the men set her free, in return she will … Continue reading

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“What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?”


 Being married to an unbeliever can be one of the most difficult challenges in a Christian’s life. Marriage is a sacred covenant that joins two people together in one flesh (Matthew 19:5). It can be very difficult for a believer … Continue reading

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“Why can’t I stop sinning? Please help!”


 Every believer has, at one time or another, lamented his or her inability to stop sinning. While we tend to think the problem stems from weakness in ourselves, the inability to stop sinning usually indicates a deficiency in our understanding … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “I Descend Into Hell”


I Descend Into Hell A college drama group presented a play in which one character would stand on a trap door and announce, “I descend into hell!” A stagehand below would then pull a rope, the trapdoor would open, and … Continue reading

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