Author: John W. Crowder
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On The Brink Of Glory
Most of her life has been an uphill climb, and today she stands atop a great precipice, on the brink of glory. Lenora Crowder was born into a family of modest means, yet she spent most of her life educating, guiding, and investing in others. As a young lady she cared for her husband through…
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Thanks Coach
I called him “Coach” although that wasn’t his name. I’m really not sure why I called him that because he wasn’t a coach. He was an English teacher – my English teacher. I have to admit he was a little odd at times, but he taught me something that has stayed with me my whole…
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Where Was God?
I know where I was when the terrorists attacked. If you’re old enough, you probably know where you were. Where was God? I’ll tell you where He was.
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Don’t Cut My Throat
I know it doesn’t sound very pastoral, but I have to admit I really don’t like seeing this guy. Every time I get anywhere close to him, he takes my money. It’s gotten to where my blood pressure goes up when I see him coming. I saw him a few days ago and he had…
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My Ministry Plumb Lines
A carpenter or mason might use a plumb bob attached to the end of a string to form a plumb line. The bob pulls the string into a straight and vertical line. Whatever is built along that line is completely vertical and said to be “true.” Over the past 30 years of ministry, I have…
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The Savior Died
The first line is not original. It is often heard from the pulpits of African American congregations. It is that line, however, that inspired the poem: They hung Him high and stretched Him wide His Father turned away and His mother cried His enemies mocked Him and His friend stood beside The crowd cheered…
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6 Great Ways to Use Your Cell Phone in Church
You can use your cell phone in ways that will help you and your church grow!
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Gunshots and a Helicopter
It was Labor Day weekend and I was working outside in the flowerbeds. I had my earbuds in as I listened to an audio book on my cell phone. I thought I heard something so I took out the earbuds and realized that I was hearing gunshots. Soon a helicopter flew over my neighborhood. Over…
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