One year ago today the 911 Memorial and Museum was dedicated. But it opened amid various controversies. One objection was raised by an atheist group over the inclusion of a cross.
The 17-foot steel-beam cross was discovered in the rubble of the World Trade Center towers two days after the 2001 terrorist attacks on America. In days and weeks to come it provided a tangible symbol of comfort and faith to many of those horrified by the events of September 11. Continue reading
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Former Yankee great and baseball Hall of Famer, Yogi Berra, turned 90 on Tuesday. Berra was known, not only for his All Star career, but his “Yogi-isms,” funny quips about life and baseball.
His family, friends, and fans gathered to celebrate his remarkable life and career, and to recall some of his famous “Yogi-isms”
Several years ago, Sports Broadcaster, Brent Musburger, told a story that one Fall day Yogi was burning leaves in his yard. Suddenly the wind picked up, and it was getting harder to get the fire line under control. The flames got a bit more aggressive and headed toward a storage shed on the property. So he ran in to call the fire department for help.
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George went to a psychiatrist and frantically said, . “Doc, I’ve got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there’s somebody under it. I can’t relax. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep in years! I’m going crazy! Can you help me?
“Sure,” replied the psychiatrist. “Just come to me three times a week for the next six months and I’ll cure your fears.”
“How much do you charge?”
“A hundred dollars per visit.”
“I’ll think about it,” said George. Continue reading
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“Suppose every follower of Jesus of Nazareth were as obedient to His commands as the Jihadists are to Muhammad and Allah?”
This question was raised in a recent transcript by columnist Cal Thomas. It’s a thought-provoking question. An intriguing question. A challenging question. Continue reading
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Octavain, the nephew of Julius Caesar, was one of the greatest conquerors of all time. He was granted the title Augustus, meaning exalted, by the Roman senate
During his rule, the Roman empire expanded into Hungary, Croatia and Egypt as well as securing Spain and Gaul. He added more land than Julius Caesar and was worshiped as a god in Rome.
Into this conquering culture, Christ came into the world and Christianity was born. The Jewish people were well aware of the Rome’s power, since they were subjugated under their dominion. However, in juxtaposition to Rome’s rule, the promise of the gospel message was a unique power. A spiritual power. Continue reading
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Thinking about my mother today. This is the 6th Mother’s Day, since her passing. I miss her very much. But am blessed with great memories. And share in her hope of eternal life. Here is a post I wrote 3 years ago in memory and honor of my Mom.
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Some of you received flowers. A nice card. Maybe candy. And of course, it’s a time to take Mom out to eat! But I hope you all remembered to give your mother the gift of honor. “Honor your mother” is commanded from the apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:2. The word “honor” means to esteem, to revere, to value, or to venerate.
My Mom, Mattie Weliever, passed from this life on December 29, 2009, but I continue to honor her. While my reasons may be different from yours, here is why I hold my Mom’s memory is such high esteem.
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What thoughts does the cross conjure up in your mind?
The cross reminds us of the Savior’s suffering. We see shame, sin and separation from God. We see scars. Blood. And battered flesh. We see something grotesque. We see the cross as a cruel instrument of death.
However, for Christians, we see something else. Some things new. Important. The cross is multi dimensional and many faceted. Through God’s purpose, He created some new things out of the old rugged cross. Continue reading
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Today is the 64th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer.
According to NDP web site a joint resolution by Congress which was signed by President Harry Truman in 1952 declared an annual national day of prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed an amended law that set aside the first Thursday of every May. Since then every President has signed a proclamation, encouraging Americans to pray on this day. Continue reading
File this under “America’s Dumbest Criminals.”
A man walked into a convenience store with the intention of robbing it. He gave the clerk a $10.00 bill to get her to open the cash register. It worked.
With a hand in his pocket, pretending to have a gun, he demanded that the cashier give him the contents of the drawer. And she did. Continue reading
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“Laws have to be backed up with resources and political will. And deep-seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be changed.”
These shocking words were spoken by Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as she delivered the keynote address at the 2015 Women in the World Summit in New York City on April 23rd. Continue reading
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