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PERSPECTIVE: Life v Eternity

“All that Pleases is but for a Moment.” “All that Troubles is but for a Moment.” “That Only is Important which is Eternal.” These are the inscriptions which span the splendid arches of the triple doorways of Milan Cathedral, with … Continue reading

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“I KNOW MY OWN” – What is my response?

The guillemot is the common name for several species of seabird in the auk family. The small arctic seabird lives on the rocky cliffs of northern coastal regions, breeding on narrow cliff ledges in dense colonies that vary in size … Continue reading

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WOULD YOUR ANSWER BE THE SAME?

William Kelly (1821-1906) was an outstanding student of the Bible whose scholarship and spirituality made him a real power for God in Great Britain at the close of the 1800s. His library contained 15,000 books and he had detailed knowledge … Continue reading

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THREATENED BY A RAT – it could have changed the war!

Sir Frederick Handley Page, CBE, FRAeS (1885 – 1962) was an English industrialist who was a pioneer in the aircraft industry and was known as the father of the heavy bomber. He was best known for large aircraft such as … Continue reading

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HIT THE NAIL – NOT THE NAILS!

A carpenter hammers hundreds of nails most days, so gets lots and lots of practice. He soon learns that the most important thing is to keep one’s eye on the nail—not on the thumb or fingers holding the nail. It … Continue reading

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MENDELSSOHN, the great composer and organist, was refused permission to play the great Silbermann organ.

GOTTFRIED SILBERMANN was commissioned by Freiburg Cathedral, in 1711 to construct a new organ of three manuals and pedals with 44 registers. This was completed in 1714 and is regarded as the greatest of all organs. It is still there … Continue reading

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FREEDOM – but still bound?

Although all blood-bought, adopted children of the living God are free from satan’s bondage, we sometimes act as if we are imprisoned by it. Satan lies, telling us we cannot escape.

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BEWARE OF MAGNETS

As the Arabian Nights character, Sinbad the Sailor, guided his ship into the Indian Ocean, he failed to recognise the danger he faced.

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DANGEROUS DARKNESS: Friend or enemy?

It is many years since I have been to a movie theatre.  Way back then, there would be an usherette, armed with a torch, to ensure you were seated safely in the dark theatre.  The usherettes doubled as a waitress … Continue reading

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THE WORST BARGAIN OF ALL TIME

If I asked you to name instances in Scripture where someone had made a bad bargain, I’m sure you could.

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