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Charles MacArthur sighed as he... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 2001
Charles MacArthur sighed as he entered the church.
Dr. Viktor Frankl was an... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 2001
Dr. Viktor Frankl was an imprisoned Jew in World War II.
A local church produced a... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 2000
A local church produced a brochure about itself with the caption, "The Church with the open doors."
There was an old custom... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 2000
There was an old custom which was a part of the communion service in some churches.
Was God's plan of salvation... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 2000
Was God's plan of salvation to include the Gentiles (non-
David Berkowitz was convicted of... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 2000
David Berkowitz was convicted of being the Son of Sam serial killer, the one who terrorized New York
Eight-year-old Cory was... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 1999
Eight-year-old Cory was on his first flight.
It is the way of... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 1999
It is the way of the world.
Paul talks in this passage... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 1999
Paul talks in this passage about the mystery of God's grace.
What's Ee-pip-an-ee... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 1999
"What's Ee-pip-an-ee?" the little girl asks as she leaves the church.
In its first issue of... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 1998
In its first issue of 1991, U.S.
The Bible says that we... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 1998
The Bible says that we may boldly approach the throne of God. What a privilege that is!
In this passage Paul speaks... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 1998
In this passage Paul speaks of the mystery of Christ, which came to him by revelation (v. 3).
As we begin the new... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 1998
As we begin the new year of 1998 I share with the readers of Emphasis a New Year's reflection
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a great German... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 1997
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a great German theologian martyred by the Nazis in 1945, wrote powerful letters
Have you ever been confused... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 1997
Have you ever been confused by communication?
When you send in your... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 1997
When you send in your federal income tax form, there is a spot on the second page where you are aske
One of my favorite... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 1996
One of my favorite television series was, and still is, Rod
Why? Peter asked himself. Why... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 1996
"Why?" Peter asked himself. "Why would anyone DO such a thing?
Not long after arriving at... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 1996
Not long after arriving at college, a young girl was invited to a non-denominational Bible study.
The Christian church began as... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 1996
The Christian church began as an assembly of Jews who were drawn to Christ.
The friend of the CEO... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 1995
The friend of the CEO of a 1,000-employee company was surprised to find several employees, one at a
A young 20-something was... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 1995
A young 20-something was well on his way to success in the business world.
Paul, in this passage, reiterates... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 1995
Paul, in this passage, reiterates the inscrutable mysteries of God and God's calling of certain of t
Crash! The boom of thunder... -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 1995
Crash! The boom of thunder was almost simultaneous with the flash of lightning!

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But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’ (vv. 10-11)

When I visit your church for the first time, consider the possibility that I might be looking for a church home. I am a good-looking old guy, but I have gray hair and I dress down in the summer, so don’t be put off by my cargo shorts and tank top. Talk to me!

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"How did you make your way back from that?" he was asked.

The Rock replied, "You have to put yourself out there. You have to get out there and fail, and learn from your failures."

Larry D. Powell
In the summer of 1983, I participated in a ministerial exchange program sponsored by my denomination. My assignment was to a circuit of churches on the Isle of Man, a tiny island located in the Irish Sea. The months preceding the exchange included considerable correspondence with the minister on the island with whom I would exchange pastoral duties for six weeks.
Richard E. Gribble, CSC
A wealthy businessman decided to take a walk and eat his lunch at the same time. He strolled by a park. There he purchased a hot dog and a soft drink. As he walked through the park two different "street people" approached him one by one. Each asked, "Can you help me? I am hungry." Each time the businessman looked straight ahead and kept walking. After finishing his lunch, he stopped and bought a chocolate eclair for dessert. As he was about to take the first bite, he was forced to jump out of the way as a young boy raced by on his skateboard. The eclair went flying and landed on the ground.

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