My friend and preaching colleague, Kent Heaton, publishes a blog, Minute Moments.
He recently posted these Bible riddles, questions and quips on facebook, entitled “The Lighter Side.” With so much negativity, problems, and pressures in our world today, maybe a bit of humor on this Friday would serve us well.
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We have to stop using the term “biological woman,” opined Riley Gaines, the former University of Kentucky swimmer in a recent speech to the Family Research Council, as reported by Ryan Foley in the Christian Post.
Gaines’ world was turned upside down just over a year ago when a 6’4″ male, who now identifies as a woman, was allowed to compete in an NCAA championship swimming event.
William Thomas, who had been swimming on the University of Pennsylvania men’s team, now known as Lia, tied Riley for 5th place in the women’s event. However, the NCAA officials were instructed to award Thomas the trophy. Continue reading
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Jerry Shirley tells a story about a King who visited a slave ship. There was a slave galley where they chained prisoners to the oars and made them row.
The King decided to go below the deck, and talk to those who were chained to the oars. And he asked one man, “Why are you here?”
“Oh,” he said, “Sire, I don’t know why I’m here. I was in a crowd when a crime was committed and when they arrested everybody, they got me, but I’m innocent!”
He asked another, and said, “Why are you here?” Continue reading
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A recent CNBC online article states the that number of people living to be 100 years old has doubled in the past decade.
The article states that many who reach this milestone often credit their positive attitude for their longevity.
103 year old Roslyn Menaker told The Guardian that “happiness, joy, appreciation … a positive outlook,” are why she has lived so long Continue reading
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What drives your life? What is your aim in life? Your purpose? Your ultimate goal?
The answers to those questions will provide the motivation and reason for your spiritual growth.
This year we have written 36 posts on our theme Sowing Seeds for Spiritual Growth. We’ve discussed “the what” and “the how” of growth, but it has suddenly occurred to me that we have not specifically addressed “the why” of growth. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Yes, we’re home. Contrary to facebook rumors we did not move to Hawaii.
However, we did enjoy an incredible, once in a life time, extended stay celebrating our 55th anniversary. While taking the first week off from blogging, we did manage to produce 8 new posts during our stay. All of these have some basis in our trip. Something we saw. Someone we met. Something we did. So, if you missed any of these, this recap is a good way to help you catch up. Arlo I’m including a bonus post at the end. Continue reading
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The other, day driving the road from Hilo back to Waikoloa, we saw signs constantly warning of us about wild animals crossing the road.
I don’t know how many signs we saw, but it seemed like every 2-4 miles we saw another sign with the same warning. Finally, I quipped to Norma Jean, “They could save some money with just one sign that said, “Wild Animals Crossing. Next 50 miles.” Continue reading
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“How did Noah find grace in the eyes of God?” asked the guest speaker, Rufus, at the Kona church Sunday morning.
It’s an intriguing question considering the sorry state of the world in Noah’s day.
The Bible says, “the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Continue reading
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Yesterday, Norma Jean and I worshiped with the brethren on the Big Island of Hawaii in Kona. Two weeks ago we were with the Leeward church in Waipahu on the island of Oahu.
In addition to the opportunity to engage in Lord’s Day worship, we thoroughly enjoyed meeting the local brethren, as well as other guests from the mainland.
I figured that I’ve attended over 10,000 worship services and Bible studies in my life time. If I factored in Gospel meetings, special classes and personal in-home studies it would be many more. Continue reading
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It’s been one month since the raging wild fires completely destroyed the historical town Lahania on the island of Maui.
As is the case with any disaster, this tragic event has elicited heart felt compassion from people who genuinely desire to help those in need.
Before any government aid began, we heard about the people on the neighboring island of Moloka‘i who began sending boat loads of food, water and basic necessities to their neighbors. One store owner related seeing impoverished people donating what little they had because they cared.
Just yesterday while on Kauai, I learned about the story of 5 year old Edison Juel. Continue reading
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