I enjoy reading the conservative columnist Cal Thomas. Occasionally I quote from his writings. Today, I want to share his entire March 12, 2014, column. It’s practical. Biblical. And, it will cause you to reconsider your priorities.
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Word of the Week: Servant
Alan Smith tells the story about a boss complaining in his staff meeting that he wasn’t getting any respect from his employees.
Later that morning he went to a local sign shop and bought a sign that read, “I’m the Boss”. He then attached it to his office door.
That afternoon, when he returned from lunch, he saw someone had taped a note to the sign that read: Continue reading
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IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! Jesus The Son of Man
There are over 200 titles, names and metaphors in the Bible that identify Jesus. Christ. Lord. King. Priest. Immanuel. And Son of God.
However, Jesus most often referred to himself as the Son of Man. Why? What does it mean? How did it originate? And how it is relevant today? Continue reading
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March Madness and a Moral Morass
“March Madness” has arrived! No, I’m not talking about the NCAA Basketball Tournament. But the annual “rite of passage” for many college students called “Spring Break”
This hedonistic, decadent, not-stop party extends from Miami’s South Beach, to South Padre Island and from Las Vegas to New Orleans. Various web articles tout the following headlines: Continue reading
Is God A Mass Murderer?
Bill Maher, host of HBO’s “Real Time,” recently spouted “this is a stupid country” because 60% of Americans believe in the Biblical narrative of Noah.
Regarding the upcoming movie “Noah”, Maher ranted that the Bible story was false and “immoral.” “It’s about a psychotic mass murderer who gets away with it and his name is God,” declared the avowed atheist. Continue reading
Overcoming Life’s Failures
March Madness is here!
For the non-sports fan, I’m not talking about the weather! The NCAA basketball tournament begins this week. If you’re a basketball fan, it’s a great three-week ride.
There will be upsets. Highs and lows. Ups and downs. Incredible plays. Smiles and tears. Success and failure. Predictably, there will be a game where a team has a lead, then becomes tentative. Quits making the plays that put them ahead. At that point, the color commentator will say, “They’re playing not to lose, instead of playing to win.” Continue reading
Word of the Week: Meek
What words, thoughts or mental pictures come to your mind when you hear the word “meek”?
Weak? Wimpy? Wishy-washy?
In the minds of most people a meek man is a “Mr. Milquetoast” kind of character scared of his own shadow. A “yes man” always giving in to others. Or a fellow like Uriah Heep out of a Charles Dickens novel, wringing his hands and whimpering, “I’m so humble, you know, so very humble.” Actually, he was more creepy than meek! Continue reading
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IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! Who and What We Celebrate Sunday
S. M. Lockridge (1913-2000) was a prominent African-American preacher known for his dynamic, passionate, and fervent sermons. His most famous sermon was “He’s my King.” Several years ago author and speaker Tony Campolo was so impressed by Lockridge’s lesson on “It’s Friday. But Sunday’s Coming!” that he began to deliver the lesson himself and even wrote a book with that title.
Two years ago we began a Friday column under that heading. Since we have so many new readers I would like to share again a part of that famous sermon by Lockridge. But first a brief explanation. Continue reading
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Some Light-hearted Thoughts On Getting Older
Well, here it is again. My birthday! When you’re a kid they can’t come quickly enough. When you get to my, uh, well, a certain age, they seem to come too quickly!
Some of my favorite stories and quips come to mind this morning.
A census taker knocked on Marg Montgomery’s door. She answered all his questions except one. Her age. Marg was adamant. She wasn’t telling. Continue reading
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Reflections On The Kitty Genovese Murder
Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of a New York City murder that shocked the nation and awoke its collective conscience.
Kitty Genovese, a 28-year old bar manager, was returning to her home in a middle-class area of Queens at 3:00 am. According to the NY Times report, she parked her car and began to walk to her second floor apartment just 35 yards away. But a man grabbed her under the glare of a street light. Continue reading
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