Ralph Waldo Emerson, the 19th century essayist, poet and philospher, wrote a great deal about the importance of thinking for one’s self. He once lamented that “the problem with men today is that they don’t think.”
The inventor,Thomas Edison, echoed this sentiment when he opined, “Five percent of the people think; ten percent of the people think they think; and the other eighty-five percent would rather die than think.” Continue reading
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Scientist, Norber Wiener, once wrote, “There is one quality more important than know-how. This is know-why by which we determine not only how to accomplish our purposes, but what our purposes are to be.”
It other words, “know why” is more important than “know how.” I think this is true not only in living every day life, but in the Lord’s work. Continue reading
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For someone who enjoys keeping up with the what’s going on in the world, I am purposely watching less and less news and commentary programs. It seems to be the same old tune. Hillary’s health. Hillary’s emails. Trump’s new poll numbers. Or some gaffe made by Trump.
But this comment by Hillary Clinton that half of Donald Trump’s supporters are a “basket of deplorables” did get my attention. She said they are “irredeemable.”
Really? Continue reading
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“Who’s in charge ’round here?” asked my friend and preaching colleague, Wilson Adams, on a recent facebook post.
Furthermore Wilson asked these rhetorical questions pertinent for all Bible Believers. “Do you think it’s time we were reminded of the unparalleled and paramount authority God has over the world in which we live? Do you think its time to turn off the incessant talking heads on 24/7 news? Do you think it’s time to revisit history and learn…our God is ALIVE and sits on the Throne?” Continue reading
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There is a word in the Bible that is filled with danger. In fact, Jim Kilson calls it “the most dangerous word.”
What do you suppose it is? Sin? Satan? Hell?
Kilson shares this hint. “The word is one of the easiest to speak, and one of the most fatal in its effect. It shines like a mirage in the desert, deceiving with a false promise. It’s the word that shines like a beacon, leading fools to their ultimate destruction; it’s without a doubt Satan’s favorite word…..” Continue reading
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Last week’s post, Don’t Let Doubt Sink Your Faith, prompted these 3 honest and sincere questions from a reader.
1) Are you saying that one can’t doubt their faith?
2) Are you saying that if we doubt that God won’t love someone who does?
3) Are you saying that if we doubt we are not people of faith? Continue reading
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David Roper tells a story about a 92-year-old Christian woman who was legally blind. In spite of her limitation, she was always neatly dressed, with her hair carefully brushed and her makeup tastefully applied. Each morning she would meet the new day with eagerness.
After her husband of 70 years died, it became necessary for her to go to a nursing home where she could receive proper care. On the day of the move, a helpful neighbor drove her there and guided her into the lobby. Her room wasn’t ready, so she waited patiently in the lobby for several hours. Continue reading
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Today is the 15th anniversary of 911.
It is a day of personal remembrance. Solemn reflection. And national introspection.
We all remember where we were and what we were doing on that day of infamy. Many of us know someone who was directly affected, killed, or either by chance or God’s grace missed being on one of those flights or in the twin towers. And, as Americans we wonder “Are we safer today than we were 15 years ago?” Continue reading
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Today is a significant day in history.
It was on this day 240 years ago that the Continental Congress formally changed the name of the new nation to be the “United States” of America. This resolution by Richard Henry Lee replaced the term “United Colonies,” which had been in general use, and was so declared on September 9, 1776.
The United States of America speaks to many ideas and ideals. States rights. Independence from tyranny. A Democratic Republic. A more perfect union. Domestic tranquility. The blessings of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Continue reading
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The 17th century author and theologian, Thomas Fuller, lamented, “We are born crying, live complaining and die disappointed.”
“Youth is a blunder, manhood a struggle, and old age a regret” opined the 19th century British statesman and Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli.
Noted for his wit, word play and short stories, William Syndey Porter, known by his pen name O’Henry quipped, “Life is made up of sobs, sniffles and smiles.” Then he added, “With sniffles predominating.”
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