The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” It is called “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.”
The Temple’s inspiration was supposedly based on the great love the Moguel emperor Shah Jahn had for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. When she died he was devastated. Grief stricken, he ordered this edifice erected as her final resting place. No expense would be spared in honoring his beloved. Continue reading
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On the PBS radio program, Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor, the American author and humorist, once told the story about his “storm home.”
Keillor was entering the seventh grade and the principle, Mr. Detman, was fearful of a winter blizzard that would strand the students. So he assigned each student from the country a “storm home” in town near the school. If a blizzard struck, each child was to go to his or her storm home. Continue reading
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Next week Norma Jean and I will be at the Southside church in Pasadena, Texas, where I will be participating in their 36th annual lecture program.
We are looking forward to being with the Southside brethren as well as many other friends and brethren from all over the United States. I will be joining preaching colleagues, Kenny Moore, Roger Shouse, Don Truex and Tim Stevens, who will be leading the singing each evening. Also we anticipate enjoyable association with their local evangelists, Dee Bowman and Bubba Garner, and their wives. Continue reading
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Libby, a 95 old Christian lady, was a nursing home and received a visit from a fellow church member, Gladys.
“How are you feeling?” her friend asked.
“Oh,” said Libby, “I’m just worried sick!”
“What are you worried about, dear?” Gladys asked. “They’re taking good care of you, aren’t they?”
“Yes, they are taking very good care of me.”
“Well, what are you worried about?” Gladys again inquired 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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There was a rambunctious little boy who was always getting into trouble. One particular day when his Mother was trying to get some house work finished, he was into everything. Undoing what she has done. Causing havoc. And generally getting on her nerves.
Finally she said, go sit down in that chair in the corner and be quiet! He looked at her defiantly and said, “No.” Well, that did it. She picked up. Took him to the chair. Sit him down with some authority. And said firmly, “You stay in the chair, until I tell you get up, or you’re going to get a whipping!” Continue reading
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Nike, the brand that Michael Jordan built, is still flying high.
The famous shoe company announced the release of their new Flyknit Lunar3 this month. It’s lightweight. The colors are bright. But most of all wearing them will put you in the winner’s circle!
Nike is the most innovative shoe company of our time. And their slogan, Just Do It, captures our interest, captivates our imagination and creates a desire for kids to wear their brand.
But did you know that Nike is a Bible word? It’s found in one of the great verses of the Bible, I John 5:4. Continue reading
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An 80-year-old woman was arrested for shoplifting. When she appeared in court, the Judge asked her, “What did you steal?”
“A can of peaches,” She replied.
When the Judge asked her why, she said that she was hungry. “How many peaches were in the can?” asked the Judge.
“Six.”
The Judge said, “Then I will give you six days in jail.”
Before the Judge could pronounce the sentence, the woman’s husband spoke up and asked if he could say something. Continue reading
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Today is Norma Jean’s birthday.
It reminds me of a man who asked his wife, “What would you like most for your birthday?”
She said, “I’d love to be ten again.”
On the morning of her birthday, he got her up bright and early and they went to a theme park. He put her on every ride in the park – the Death Slide, The Screaming Loop, the Wall of Fear. Continue reading
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Little six-year old Kevin was supposed to be cleaning up his bed room. When his mother came to check how he was doing the room looked like it had been hit by a hurricane!
After scolding him, she then put Kevin in “time-out” and banished him to his room for the rest of the day until it was cleaned and straighten.
At bedtime while saying his night-time prayers and praying for the usual things little boys pray about he said: Continue reading
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