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SUNDAY CHOICE – The Essence of Prayer – by :Charles Schokman “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you”— 1 Peter 5: 7  When Abraham Lincoln became president of the United States, he was tasked with leading a fractured nation. Lincoln is viewed as a wise leader and a man of high moral character, but another element to his makeup, perhaps, was the foundation for everything else. He understood that he was inadequate for the task at hand. His response to that inadequacy? Lincoln said, “I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.” When we come to grips with the massive nature of life’s challenges and the severe limitations of our own wisdom, knowledge, or strength, we find, like Lincoln, that we ...

Jun 24, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , ,
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AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2022 (MOTHER’S DAY) – by Charles Schokman “If you follow the greatest men of God back to their beginnings, you will often find a mother kneeling to pray.” “Mary quietly treasured these things in her heart.”     Luke 2:19 TLB ‘Some things only a mum can do… like powdering a baby’s bottom with one hand while holding the phone with the other… Spending the day wiping noses, laundering socks, balancing a cheque book, and still mean it when she thanks God for her kids. Some things only a mum can fix… like the cabinet doors her husband couldn’t, and his bruised ego when he found out she could! Broken shoelaces… broken hearts… breaking up with your sweetheart. Some things only a mum can know… like how long it takes to drive from piano lessons to football practice… how many pizzas you need for a sleepover… the number ...

May 6, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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7 Uplifting Historical Speeches! There is something special about a truly great speech. It allows us to be inspired not only by someone’s words but also by the energy of the speaker. Unlike reading a poem or a story, a speech can move a whole crowd at once. May it be thousands of people or just a dozen, it is a unique kind of experience. Leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill managed to inspire millions, and sometimes, even change the course of history through their speeches. Take a look at these 7 speeches, which had an incredible impact on the world, even long after they were delivered. 1. The Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln, 1963 Despite being only 272 words long, the speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, became one of the greatest and most influential moments in American history. As brief as it was, Lincoln managed ...

Apr 9, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , Comments 0
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    “GREAT QUOTES” – By Des Kelly Through the ages there have been “Characters” who will never ever be forgotten, not just for deeds accomplished, but also for great quotes that have come out of their mouths. Quotes, where every word is worth gold, quotes that many people follow to this day. There are indeed thousands of them that make for very interesting reading, but, for my readers of eLanka in Australia & around the World, I have picked a selection of them, sent in by a lady with the initials C.G.(I would not want to name her without prior permission), but suffice to say that some stories and  information she sends out would be welcome reading by many of our readers. Below are some examples of great quotes from Icons around this Planet of ours. Please read, and enjoy. Desmond Kelly  (Editor-in-Chief)  eLanka. Great Quotes from Great Leaders ...

Oct 6, 2019 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , , Comments 0
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