Pliny the Younger (A. D. 100) claimed, “Example, the surest method of instruction.” Pope John XXIII observed in 1940, “Words move, but examples draw” Daniel Boorstin stated, “Human models are more vivid and more persuasive than explicit moral commands.” As Christians these statements remind us the importance of being an example to others (1 Tim … Continue reading A Repeat Post on Examples
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Five Dangers Teens and College Students Need to be Aware of
This is for pre-teens, teens, college students, young adults, and anyone else this might apply to: Five Dangers of Premarital Sex. Counterfeit love - it will not last. We will not grow together intellectually, emotionally, or spiritually Emotional Consequences. Studies are showing many emotional problems of young adults and adolescence. Physical Consequences. Five in curable … Continue reading Five Dangers Teens and College Students Need to be Aware of
Keep Christ in . . .
One of the most sarcastic songs of this season is “So This is Christmas, War is Over” originally by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. If you pay attention to the underlying tone, they are saying “Who cares if this is Christmas, what are you doing the rest of the year to help the less fortunate.” … Continue reading Keep Christ in . . .
Rambling Thoughts
This morning, there may be no rhyme or reason to what follows. I am simply going to post what I am thinking. There is a lot on my mind lately and I am certain there is a lot on yours as well. 1. Newtown, Connecticut: So much runs through my mind as I think about … Continue reading Rambling Thoughts
How to Study The Bible Pt 3 – Learning from Narrative
If the Bible is worthy reading and studying, we owe it to ourselves to know how to best study. If the Bible is our guide to getting to know God and how to be faithful to Him, we definitely need to understand what we are studying. Through this series of posts, we are striving to … Continue reading How to Study The Bible Pt 3 – Learning from Narrative
How to Study the Bible Part 1 – Read
A few weeks before I took my break from posting, a regular reader asked if I could write about how to study the Bible. They said, as a young adult they are used to studying (cramming) for tests in college and often they find themselves studying the Bible in a similar way. They study for … Continue reading How to Study the Bible Part 1 – Read
A Turning Phrase
Reaching into the archives I found the following post from October 28, 2009 - Have I been blogging for over three years? A Phrase that Turns My Attention. In the context of Matthew 26, the Chief priests plot against Jesus as to how they might trap and destroy Him. Meanwhile, Jesus is at the former … Continue reading A Turning Phrase
As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
A farmer claimed that he taught his ol' mule to respond to gentle commands. Townsfolk and neighbors thought this was a stretch but they knew the farmer to be an honest man. They also knew that mules were stubborn, cantankerous, hard to train, but hard workers once you got them moving. Most of the time … Continue reading As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
Too Proud or Not Proud Enough?
Years ago I heard a Hip-Hop (Rap) artist being interviewed about what some call "The Seven Deadly Sins." When the discussion came to pride, his reply was "Pride? I don't think that is really a sin. We have to have pride." Elizabeth Bennett replies to Miss Charlotte Lucas about Mr. Darcy, " . . . … Continue reading Too Proud or Not Proud Enough?
Comfort from God’s Word
Today I have a guest blogger - The Holy Spirit. These are God's words without editing. I am simply letting God speak words of comfort to you today: God’s Word of Comfort Gen 16:13 - So she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, "You are a God of seeing," for she … Continue reading Comfort from God’s Word
Driving Thought 