A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion.
Month: December 2009
Somewhere Between a Savior and a Lord
Luke 2:11 – A savior, Christ the LORD. We just want a savior 2 Peter 2:19 – Of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought into bondage Matthew 14:30 – Lord, save me is all that some people cry but forget to complete verse 31 Isaiah 4:1 – Let us… Continue reading Somewhere Between a Savior and a Lord
Quoted: Ralph W. Sockman on True Humility
True humility is intelligent self respect which keeps us from thinking too highly or too meanly of ourselves. It makes us modest by reminding us how far we have come short of what we can be.
Personal Counseling Guidelines
Do not visit someone of the opposite sex alone in their home. Do not counsel someone of the opposite sex alone at your office (without the door ajar, a window in the door, or an assistant outside the door). Do not counsel a married person of the opposite sex more than once without the person’s… Continue reading Personal Counseling Guidelines
Families Still Eating Together
According to a new poll commissioned by The Associated Press, 60 percent of those who live with families said they sat down with family for dinner at least five nights in the past week. The research also revealed: Twenty-five percent of families have the television turned on during dinner. Fifty percent of families feel pestered… Continue reading Families Still Eating Together
Quoted: George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon on God’s Delays
Never think that God’s delays are God’s denials. Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius.
Where Are The Mighty Men?
David was able to find certain men in his fledgling kingdom that were “mighty men.” Men who rose above the norm; men who were not stamped out of weaker molds; men who despised mediocrity; men that were survivors; men that inspired other men. These “mighty men” David made captains over his troops. In today’s world… Continue reading Where Are The Mighty Men?
Quoted: Oscar Wilde on Experiences
To regret one’s own experiences is to arrest one’s own development. To deny one’s own experiences is to put a lie into the lips of one’s life. It is no less than a denial of the soul.
God Made Some Questions Without Answers
It truly seems that God made some questions without any answers for their mate, Yet men seek, and even invent, answers to questions which are never complete nor are succinct Indeed, the angels must look on in wonderment at the portrayal of men’s versions that can never sate “I have light,” says one man and… Continue reading God Made Some Questions Without Answers
I Was Bitten
Acts 28:1-3 1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle… Continue reading I Was Bitten