By Larry R. DeVore Hospital! It is a word that brings apprehension even to the most macho individual. Until the late 19th century, those seriously ill were treated at home. It was considered a one-way trip to go to the hospital. Only the indigent and terminally ill went there. With the advent of modem drugs, surgery …
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Lessons We Can Learn As A Patient
By William C. Sexton I have lived nearly 60 years, and in the last 24 hours I have learned a lesson that I never did grasp before: sick people cause others to worry, be anxious, be troubled more than the sick. Yesterday I was told that I have a tumor on my intestine, and tomorrow I …
“The Preaching That I Bid Thee”
By Larry Ray Hafley Jonah was told by Jehovah to “arise, go unto Nineveh, . . . and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee” (Jon. 3:2). From this brief book and our terse text we can learn a few facts regarding the nature and character of true preaching. First, Jonah was sent and …
“Went and Preached to the Spirits In Prison”
By Jimmy Tuten Introduction: 1 . The first epistle of Peter is known, loved and read for its attractiveness, and charm. It is richly filled with affection and tenderness. 2. It also consists of difficulties. The most controversial section is contained. in our text. 3. While some theologians have frankly confessed that they lie- do not …
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