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HeHarmony Genesis 2:18-25
Dr. Larry Halsey

Internet Dating is a trend that was bound to happen. Dr. Neil Clark Warren is synonymous with the trend; his eharmony.com website boasts thousands of success stories and says, (quote) “on average 90 people are married a day from eharmony.” (more…)

When All Else Fails…
Deut 6:1-9
Dr Larry Halsey

One of the ways mountaineers combat negative stereotypes is through story telling; stories that cast the northern “know it alls” in an uncomplimentary light.A mountaineer was sitting on his front porch with a clear view of a washed-out bridge down in the holler. He watched as an unfamiliar car snaked its way down the dirt road, into the hollow, and plunged into the creek. (more…)

The Ministry of Mistakes
Genesis 37:1-2, 5
Dr. Larry Halsey
“The Ministry of Mistakes” is today’s title.

is today’s title.Genesis 37:1-5, 8, 11, 18-20, 24-25

I ran into a guy the other day who, in talking briefly with him, took me back to high and college days. We attended the same high school, and college—For less than a semester. Here’s the story. (more…)

God’s Gambler
Phil 2:25-30
Dr. Larry Halsey

Thomas A. Edison has been called, “The man who invented the 20the century.” The Wizard of Menlo Park, as he was called, is best remembered for his many inventions, including the incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, and the movie camera. (more…)

When Good Things Happen To Bad People
Psalms 73
Dr. Larry Halsey

Do you enjoy “Good-News — Bad News” anecdotes?” In this cartoon a doctor says to a patient:

“The bad news is you have a condition unknown to medical science. The
good news is we’re going to name it after you.”

Recently I happened upon one aimed at pastors: (more…)

Fear Factor
Mark 4:35-41
Dr. Larry Halsey
Do you recognize these two men? They were brothers who ran a bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio. On December 17^th, 2003 at 10:35 AM, on the sandy knolls of Kitty Hawk, they made history…

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