Emphasis Preaching Journal
For years, the church received...
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For years, the church received a substantial anonymous donation. It arrived early in
January via a lawyer; it was a cashier's check. The church came to depend upon this
donation because, unlike other offerings, it was consistent. It increased about one percent
each year.
Arnold was an old bachelor who attended the church. He lived in a small house on his farm just outside of town. He drove older model vehicles, farmed with well-used machinery, and dressed like, well, like a bachelor. Each week, he dropped a small
Arnold was an old bachelor who attended the church. He lived in a small house on his farm just outside of town. He drove older model vehicles, farmed with well-used machinery, and dressed like, well, like a bachelor. Each week, he dropped a small