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Miscellaneous Stories and Articles
by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
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"Why Wait?" Teens Today, December 26, 1993, p.
8. The Church Advocate, July 6, 1995, pp. 8-9. The case
for abstaining from sexual intercourse until marriage.
"God's Garden," Live, October 19, 1986, p. 4.
This piece looks at us Christians as God's garden over whom He
rejoices.
"Where Did That Spark Plug Come From?" The Workman
Quarterly, Summer 1987, pp. 96-97. The unheralded gifts of
church members are indispensable.
"Amazing Grace," Vista
Holiness Digest, September 20, 1992, p. 6. Also reprinted
in Companions, June 1992, p. 4; Evangel, February 7, 1993;
The Gem, July 25, 1993, p. 1-4; Standard, November
21, 1993, pp. 6-7. The story of the author of the beloved song,
"Amazing Grace," former slave-ship captain John Newton.
"The Great Earthworm Race,"
Sunday Digest, April 25, 1993, pp. 6-7. Also in Evangel,
August 22, 1993, p. 7; Standard, September 19, 1993, pp.
1-2 A humorous piece about seeking God's direction in our lives.
"The Magic of Dentistry," a humorous piece about making
lame excuses for our actions.
"Thy Will Be Done," an encouragement to pray specifically.
"Using the Internet to Build Christian Community," Use of chat, instant messaging, forums, and e-mail discussion for evangelism, fellowship, and teaching.
Short Stories-Miscellaneous
"Standing Tall,"
Acorns, February 3, 1992, pp. 1-3. Purpose (in press).
The story of Zacchaeus finding Jesus' acceptance.
"Neither Do I Condemn You,"
Acorns, February 24, 1992. A short story about Jesus' mercy
to the woman taken in adultery.
"God's Man at Bearcat Tool & Die,"
Evangel, May 1, 1988, pp. 1-4. Also in Standard,
September 18, 1988, pp. 4-6. Story of a convert working out his
new-found faith in a factory setting.
"The Fruit of a Grandfather's Prayers: A Story of the Prophet
Samuel," The Pentecostal Messenger, September 1987,
p. 19. Also published in Evangel, August 9, 1987, pp. 7-8
and Message of the Open Bible, July-August 1994, p. 12.
Prayer for our children and grandchildren is heard and answered.
Samuel's sons went astray, but his grandson Heman became a temple
singer and musical prophet (1 Chronicles 25:5; 6:32; 16:41-42).
"Squanto: God's Special Indian,"
High Adventure, Fall 1989, pp. 8-9; and Clubhouse,
Meeting 3, 1989, pp. 2-5. A children's story of Squanto who through
God's providence allowed the Pilgrims to survive, and ultimately
became a Christian.
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