Josprel's Articles of Faith - Do Business Till My Return

Writer Author Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Type Christian Column  - Other
Posted Saturday, April 7, 2007

Luke 19:19-27 According to at least one of the parables of the Lord Jesus Christ, God, the Father apparently functions as a stern master who expects a generous return on His investments. In the Gospel recorded by the physician, Luke traveling companion to the Apostle Paul chapter nineteen records a parable known to theologians by various titles: "The Parable of the Talents," "The Unwise Ser ... Read Christian Column

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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Five Smooth Stones

Writer Author Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Type Christian Column  - Other
Posted

The Apostle John recorded the indispensable difference between a true shepherd and a hireling (John 10:11-14) - "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. The hireling flees because he is a h ... Read Christian Column

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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Miracle In The Mud

Writer Author Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Type Christian Column  - Other
Posted

Psalm 91: The Soldiers' Psalm) The retired aerospace engineering/technician was totally surrendered to the Lord. But for this fact, I would have found his war stories incredible. As he recounted them to me now, I understood his decades of silence on the subject; he assumed no one would believe him. I listened in awe as Vito Parisi spoke. During Worl ... Read Christian Column

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Josprel's Articles of Faith - That You May Live Again

Writer Author Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Type Christian Column  - Other
Posted

With apprehension, Odom and Chevva approached the spot indicated by Logos. They lifted their guilt-lowered eyes, and were astounded by the scene before them. Trussed on a large, flat-topped rock was a lamb - a pure-white yearling, - uttering no sound. The couple never had seen any creature so handled. The animal obviously was uncomfortable on its stone bed. Logos stood at one side of the rock, ... Read Christian Column

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Josprel's Articles of Faith - Quiet Moments with God

Writer Author Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Type Christian Column  - Other
Posted

"You don't want the radio on this morning do you, honey?" my wife, Marie, asked. Usually, during breakfast, we listen to the news, but this Monday we added the bonus of a quiet meal to our devotions. The previous day we conducted services at a church across the city. Spring road repairs made traveling hectic. Though we allowed ample time to arrive unhurriedly, the detour mazes repeatedly rou ... Read Christian Column

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Josprel's Articles of Faith - The Agnostic Violinist

Writer Author Josprel (Joseph Perrello)
Type Christian Column  - Other
Posted

Chapter One Broszi Lombardino and Paul Perrello grew up like brothers. Their Italian immigrant parents met at Ellis Island and settled almost next door to each other. Shortly thereafter, their sons were born, only two days apart. Like twins, each had no personal history unrelated to the other. Both boys studied music and developed into superb musicians. Broszi became a master drummer who ... Read Christian Column

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Flight 617

Writer Author Carmen Rockett
Type Christian Column  - Other
Posted

Gasping for breath, Jake collapsed into his old ripped naugahyde chair. Oh, Lord! The image in the mirror this morning had not been his! His pulse pounded through miles of venous highways, sapping his strength. Wiping perspiration from his forehead, he slumped further in his chair. Jake Barton's peers, as well as his elders, respected and viewed him as a rational man. Mid-twentyish and unmarrie ... Read Christian Column

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Handfuls Of Purpose - "Wherein hath we robbed Thee?"

Writer Author David Dimas
Type Christian Column  - Other
Posted

The Robber. Many years ago, a man who had obtained many of this world's treasures, went on another of his many long journeys. This man had traveled the world over as an adventurer and explorer. He had been to places and collected artifacts that people only dream about. While he was gone, the Robber came. The Robber had awaited this opportunity. He knew of this man's reputation as a collec ... Read Christian Column

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