Football, Respect, and Jesus Recently NFL Legend, Jim Brown declared that he would always stand for the National Anthem. He said that kneeling is disrespectful to the flag and that he always wanted to respect the flag: “I am not going to denigrate my flag…” he went on to say to a reporter while visitingContinue reading “Football, Respect, and Jesus”
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The Will to Live
The Will to Live The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Proverbs 18:14 God has given to man an incredible powerful (yet not all-powerful) attribute – man’s will. The spirit of a man can help him cope, deal with, and go through incredible and extraordinarily challengingContinue reading “The Will to Live”
I Can’t Juggle
I Can’t Juggle All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Proverbs 16:2-3 Years ago, I learned the “art” of juggling…. Well a little. I was never that good at it. I couldContinue reading “I Can’t Juggle”
An Artificial Earthquake
An Artificial Earthquake Recently during soccer’s World Cup, Mexico scored a goal against the reigning champion, Germany. The citizens of Mexico City were celebrating so much that they actually triggered a measurable reaction on the earthquake scale. The seismic monitoring officials said the celebrants created and “artificial earthquake!” What excitement?! What earth shaking zeal?! WhatContinue reading “An Artificial Earthquake”
Seek God – Find Life
Seek God – Find Life The following quotation was read by Dr. Adrian Rogers and taken from an essay by a 17 year old boy. This boy wrote an essay on the topic of “union with Jesus Christ” as part of his school work in a Christian school. As you read this, at first itContinue reading “Seek God – Find Life”
Funeral Parlors and Fun Parties
Funeral Parlors and Fun Parties Tears. Sorrow. Raw Emotion. Real Life. Death. Death is the cause of so much heartache, hurts and pain. Solomon, the wisest man to ever live wrote Ecclesiastes 7:2 as God directed him, and the emphasis is interesting; There is a priority of attending funeral services and visiting with people whoContinue reading “Funeral Parlors and Fun Parties”
More Than Death Insurance
More Than Death Insurance “When one asked the salesman what he was selling, he said, “Life insurance.” “That’s not life, but death insurance.” “What do you mean?” “You have to die to win.” “Not always. You get your money back with big interest in 10 or 20 years if you live, but if you dieContinue reading “More Than Death Insurance”
Running to the Tomb
Running to the Tomb “Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. Then cometh SimonContinue reading “Running to the Tomb”
The Trees of Christmas
The Trees of Christmas Do you enjoy decorating the Christmas tree? Many people love them. I like seeing the big ones in parks. Our children have fun decorating our tree each year in our home. We have a “Thanksgiving Tree” in our house as soon as November rolls around. Then we re-decorate to make itContinue reading “The Trees of Christmas”
Embracing the Day
Embracing the Day Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day. Ruth 3:18 Boaz was on a mission of love. Ruth was suspended hopeful in apprehension. Naomi speaks words truth and comfort. Continue reading “Embracing the Day”
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