Tag Archives: Trials

How To Properly Appreciate Heaven

Posted on March 2, 2011 by russellmckinney

Charles Spurgeon, Victorian England’s most well known preacher, wrote the following concerning why the Christian has difficulties in this life: “We would never know the music of the harp if the strings were left untouched or enjoy the juice of … Continue reading →

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Good Morning

Posted on November 12, 2009 by russellmckinney

Jesus was in my room this morning. I don’t know why He came. Unless it was the prayer last night in which I called His name. ——————————————————- It was too early for any daylight, so I didn’t view His face. … Continue reading →

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A Word To Parents

Posted on August 5, 2009 by russellmckinney

A man was confined to a hospital bed because of a lingering illness. One day, as he looked upon his windowstill, he noticed a cocoon. He grew excited at the prospect of getting to watch a beautiful butterfly ultimately emerge from it. Sure … Continue reading →

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Through Many Tribulations

Posted on June 6, 2009 by russellmckinney

David Livingstone was born in Scotland to poor parents. The family was so poor that he went to work in a cotton factory when he was only ten years old. Despite his poverty, he managed to get an education and eventually … Continue reading →

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