Tag Archives: Gambling

Making Excuses For Your Sins

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Four old codgers were playing poker for money in the back of their local store. Suddenly the sheriff walked in on them and said, “Gambling again, eh? This time I’m going to arrest you fellows just to teach you a … Continue reading →

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Can a Person Truly Change?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Can people truly change? Mel Trotter did. Trotter was born to a Christian mother and an alcoholic father. By age 19, he was drinking heavily himself as well as gambling. He met and married a young woman and she gave … Continue reading →

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That’s What Christians Do Now

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Here’s a tie-in to my previous post about abortion. While I have no plans to turn this blog into a daily tirade against the sins of America, sins such as abortion, I do feel that the Lord wants me to share this one follow … Continue reading →

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Why God Hates Gambling

Posted on May 12, 2009 by

Last week it was announced in our local newspaper that a citizen of the county had won the lottery. The woman will receive $50,000 a year for the rest of her life. She bought the winning ticket at our WalMart Super Center. She said that … Continue reading →

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