Out of Control... Is Dangerous

Posted by Ardy Parlin on 26 February 2009 | 1 Comments

Tags: Self-Control

News reports regularly remind us that great tragedy occurs when vehicles are out of control. Sometimes the cause is driver miscalculation; while in other cases, a lack of focus on driving due to distractions causes the vehicle to careen wildly. Multitudes of lives are lost each year, vehicles are destroyed and tragedy invades the lives of so many with cars out of control.

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Little Things Make A Big Difference

Posted by Ardy Parlin on 23 February 2009 | 0 Comments

Tags: Words

Little things really do make a difference. If you don’t believe it, try walking with a tiny pebble in your shoe. Still not convinced? Drop a small speck of dirt in your eye. These “little things” really do make a difference, and if not removed, alter our lives greatly.

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A Good Start Does Not Guarantee A Good Finish - Acts 20:24

Posted by Ardy Parlin on 16 February 2009 | 3 Comments

Tags: Perseverance, Quiet Time

Many athletes have discovered with regret that a good start is important, but it does not guarantee a good finish. From the start to the finish, the athlete faces many challenges, and the responses throughout the entire competition really matter.

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Truth for Difficult Times

Posted by Ardy Parlin on 9 February 2009 | 13 Comments

Tags: Trial, Difficulty, Struggle

Many people today are facing various kinds of difficulties and seemingly impossible situations. These unexplainable and surprise events cause suffering, loss, question, problems and other uprooting changes. One of the most helpful ways to learn God’s truth is to see it lived out and demonstrated in the lives of Bible characters. In II Corinthians 4:9-18, the Apostle Paul writes about difficult and impossible situations in his life; and if anyone can speak from experience, he can.

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