January 27, 2015 · 7:29 am

Are You Absolutely Sure?

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Sunday I heard New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, warn the residents of the impending storm. “This could be the biggest snowstorm in the history of this city. My message for New Yorkers is prepare for something worse than we have ever seen before.”

By last night meteorologists were scaling back their predictions. And this morning I awoke to learn that while the snow was significant, it wasn’t anywhere close to the dire predictions. At least in NYC.  (Boston?  Well, they’re getting hammered!)  Anyway, it reminded me of  this old story.
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January 26, 2015 · 7:25 am

Word of the Week: Share

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An elderly couple walked into McDonald’s holding hands and ordered one value meal with an extra cup.

A lady in the corner of the restaurant watched the sweet couple as took their meal and sat in a booth.  The old gentlemen gently cut the sandwich in half.  Counted out the fries in two separate but equal piles.  Then poured half the drink into the extra cup,

Thinking they were on a limited income and couldn’t afford two meals, the lady walked over and offered to buy them another meal.  Continue reading →

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January 23, 2015 · 7:51 am

IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! His Name Shall Be Called…

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“What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”.

This familiar quote is from Shakespeare’s  famous play Romeo and Juliet.  The reference is to Romeo’s family where Juliet is arguing that it doesn’t matter that he is from the rival house of Montague.  Regardless of his name, she loves him.

This line is often quoted out of context to imply “there is nothing in a name.” This is often used in religious discussions, to suggest one name is just as good as another name.  Of course, if you’re going to quote Shakespeare, remember the Bard of Avon also said this about a good name in his play Othello   Continue reading →

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January 22, 2015 · 6:47 am

An Ignominious Anniversary

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Today is the 42th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion. That epic decision has now left over 57 million babies dead. And many women scarred for life. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. And Spiritually.

I agree with Norma McCorvey “I don’t think there is a good reason for an abortion….“It’s not your body, it’s not your choice, because you got that from God. He gave it to you.”

“Who’s Norma McCorvey?”  you ask.  “And what right does she have to say that?” Continue reading →

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January 21, 2015 · 7:45 am

GREAT VERSES OF THE BIBLE: John 14:6

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In his classic book, Mere Christianity, the great British writer, C. S. Lewis, makes this bold and challenging statement about Jesus.

“A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher; he’d either be a lunatic — on a level with a man who says he’s a poached egg — or else he’d be the devil of hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God; or else a madman or something worse.”  Continue reading →

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January 20, 2015 · 8:02 am

What’s the State of the Union in 2015?

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Tonight President Obama will address the nation in the traditional State of the Union Address.  Already the pundits are predicting what he will say and how his proposals will impact the country.

Like all previous Presidents, Mr. Obama will highlight his successes and downplay or ignore his failures.  He will declare that his economic policies are working,  the economy is improving, and Americans are better off. Of course, he will say, “there is more work to do.”  Continue reading →

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January 19, 2015 · 3:15 am

WORD OF THE WEEK: Character

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Although January 15 is the actual birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, today is ML King day. In 1983 President Ronald Reagan signed into law the bill to make the 3rd Monday of January a National holiday to honor Dr. King, remember his legacy and celebrate his achievements.

When you think of Martin Luther King Jr, you remember his tireless work in the area of civil rights.  The peaceful marches.  The fiery speeches.  And unfortunately his untimely death.  But most of all, I think of the great “I Have a Dream speech, delivered in August of 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln memorial.  In that passionate speech Dr. King challenged us with these words.  Continue reading →

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January 16, 2015 · 7:31 am

IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! Wonderful is His Name

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Names are important to God. In the Bible one’s name often reflected some characteristic of the person or event at their birth.

For instance, Isaac’s name means “laughing.” Jacob means “deceiver.” Moses, “drawn out.”

Names may reflect some aspect of one’s life or character such as “Simon the Zealot,” “John the Baptist, or “Herod the Great.”  Continue reading →

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January 15, 2015 · 7:47 am

9 Things I know

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My good friend, the late R. J. Stevens, loved to tell stories and jokes. This morning I was reminded of him when I came across this one. I heard him tell it several times.

A lady is walking around a pet store enjoying looking at the various animals when she stops to admire a parrot. Suddenly the parrot says, “Braaaaaak, Hey lady, you’re really ugly!”  Continue reading →

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January 14, 2015 · 7:33 am

GREAT VERSES OF THE BIBLE: Matthew 11:28-30

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Dr. Richard Swenson is a physician and a futurist, who wrote a 1990’s book entitled, “Margin.” He describes modern society as harried, hassled, and overloaded with no room left for rest.

Dr Swenson observes, “Overload is not having time to finish the book you’re reading on stress. Margin is having time to read it twice. Overload is fatigue. Margin is energy. Overload is red ink. Margin is black ink. Overload is hurry. Margin is calm. Overload is anxiety. Margin is security. Overload is a disease of our day. Margin is the cure. I agree with much of his book as it applies to schedules, commitments and balance in the stress of daily living. There is some excellent advice offered. And even an acknowledgment of understanding God’s purpose for our lives.   But there is a bigger problem. And the need for a greater cure. A doctor is needed. But it is the Great Physician.  Continue reading →

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