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Articles, Stories, Devotionals by Jim Hammond Articles, Stories, Devotionals, etc. . . Jesus and Hanukkah A story told on Christmas Eve about Jesus at about age 10. THE WAY in A Manger (Song Lyrics of "A Way in a a Manger" Changed by Jim Hammond) Twas the Day After Christmas (Poem changed by Jim Hammond) Joy to the Mall (to the tune of Joy to the World) The Parable of Soot Stained Medallions This is a story of forgiveness. Who Can Withstand His Icy Blast? Drama in Real life when Jim and Gina Hammond nearly lost their lives in a snow storm. A Mother's Day Tribute by Jim Hammond Identified or Simply Interested Some Devotional thoughts based on comments under the same title in My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers The Keeper of Tomorrow A short story written for the New Year, or a New Life, in the same genre as Pilgrim's Progress A Parable of 4 Hearts A modern day parable based on one of Jesus' parables. Baylee Some Christmas thoughts when beagle "Baylee" beagle was a puppy. Light Under the Dog House. Find out if you've been in this dog house. "It Aint Pretty" Some things just aren't meant to be "pretty".Something Stinks In Here How some solutions just don't work. “A Letter From Simon the Pharisee” Document, A Dramatic Monologue presented on Easter, April 7, 1996, presented by Jim Hammond (Video in Church Library) Cosmic Racquetball, You have heard it said an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth--but here is a parable about loving sacrifice as the antidote to a eyeless, toothless world. Conducting A Spiritual Audit. 12 questions to keep your personal accounts in order. (Based on Fred Smith’s article in Leadership Journal, Winter 1998. Adapted by Jim Hammond for personal use, leadership retreat, and pastors' prayer summit) How to use this web page. Print the page and take an hour alone with God with a pen in hand to allow God to identify points of change in your life. Heresy Versus "The Gospel Truth" An article that contrasts the Gospel Truth with a twisted lie, a common lie in the form of a Church that has come and gone in Cottonwood Arizona. The Law of Spiritual Hygiene. Would you go to work without brushing your teeth? Have you considered your spiritual hygiene? Healing the Scars of Shattered Confidence. This is a fictional story based on some true events. A story of hope for scars that are on the inside. Questions and Answers About Heaven. What the Bible says about heaven and life after death. Hiking In The Drought. Our backpacks were heavier than usual because of the drought conditions in Arizona. In my pack were a total of 4 water jugs . . . (Our Experience and some devotional thoughts). Mrs. Law Gets Remarried (Readers Theatre based On Romans 7) "I’d like to tell you my story. It begins with an unhappy marriage, but was completely changed one day after that marriage dissolved. . . " On Hold! Reflections while waiting for help from the IRS and discovering bad news isn't as bad when you are waiting on God. When Thirst Is Not a Feeling. There are times when our thirst mechanism is defective. This is true in winter sports but also in our spiritual pilgrimage. It is dangerous to be spiritually thirsty and not know it, or guilty and not know it. But God Was Not Listening. Believe it or not, God does not listen to everyone's prayers. In this short fiction a strong warning sounds a wake up call to "religious" people playing games with God. Legion. Historical Fiction Based on Mark 5:1-20. It introduces the biblical story. Questions About The Devil: Where did he come from? When did he fall? Lord, Teach Us to Pray. The Lord's prayer was a model prayer. Here is a practical help, an outline for your use in an extended prayer time. Am I Normal? Why Only By A Revelation Outside Of Our World can we Properly Evaluate Ourselves. Fruit That Satisfies. Some Christians are so busy balancing on the high wire of kids' schedules, work schedules, homework, housework, school activities, and church meetings there is no time or energy left to give spiritual growth. The Universal Fatherhood of God Concept Questioned. Is God universally the father of all? If so why are some called children of God and some enemies of God? We Can't Be Filled Till We Are Emptied. The Foundational Concept of Christianity is found in Jesus' starting point in the Sermon on the Mount--"Blessed Are the Poor In Spirit" Battling Strongholds The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be easily broken. When bad habit has you bound up, this is called a stronghold. The Bible tells us how to break these strongholds. |
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