When God calls, will you answer? A true path requires sacrifice.(NATION)(THE CAPITAL PULPIT)

From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: February 18, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The following are excerpts of a sermon preached Feb. 3 by the Rev. Steven Markle, pastor of Life Community Church:

I love new technology. Some of the best new technology in the last 15 to 20 years has been the Internet, cell phones, GPS, DVR and caller ID. I have to admit that I absolutely love caller ID. I think we all love the ability to screen our calls. We all probably have certain callers we avoid when we aren't in the mood. Well, I have a question for you today: What if your phone rang and you looked down and saw "God" on the Caller ID? ...

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