Douglas Adams quotes to his readers from the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe’s entry on Galactic Civilizations. According to the Guide civilization pass through three stages before their demise. The stages are: Survival, Inquiry, and Sophistication otherwise known as How, Why, and Where. Adams explains it in terms similar to this: Survival - “How are … Continue reading The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Church History
Rain Drops Keep Falling
This morning because of the promising rain clouds and claps of thunder, I drove instead of walked to the Post Office. While I was checking the box, a young mother and her little boy (about 3 years old) walked in. "You can ask him, he will know, he's a preacher." I mentally braced for a … Continue reading Rain Drops Keep Falling
Your Temptation
Each and everyone of us faces temptations in one or more areas of our lives. I do not know what tempts you to pull away from or hide from God, but there is something, and you know what that something is. So does our enemy the devil! He knows my weaknesses as well as yours, … Continue reading Your Temptation
Top Ten Imitatable Characteristics of Satan
From the home office in Parrish, Alabama: here are the top ten reasons to imitate Satan:10. Satan does not quit. No matter how many times you turn down his offer, he is not giving up.9. Satan believes in God, heaven, and hell (Jas 2:19).8. Satan tirelessly works both night and day.7. Satan knows the Bible … Continue reading Top Ten Imitatable Characteristics of Satan
Giving Blood Saves Lives
I received a letter in the mail today, thanking me for my recent donation of blood to the American Red Cross. The letter commends me for doing something amazing, in that my blood has the ability to save up to three lives. The Red Cross has a need for donated blood -- they are currently … Continue reading Giving Blood Saves Lives
Good Men, Do Something Good
I read and used a quote in a lesson Sunday evening that most attribute to Edmund Burke, “All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.” That quote is rapidly becoming a motivational thought for me, so I am sharing it with … Continue reading Good Men, Do Something Good
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Remembering King Tut!
This week is Spring Break for our county schools, so we took the opportunity as a family to take in a fun but educational field trip. King Tutankhamen and the Pharaohs of Egypt touring Museum is in Atlanta, so off we went. Not every artifact is in Atlanta, but what we saw was truly amazing. … Continue reading Remembering King Tut!
It’s Pi Day!
Well actually tomorrow is Pi Day, but the 6th Grade at OES is celebrating today since tomorrow is Saturday and there will be no school. Pi, you may well know, is a letter in the Greek alphabet that is similar to our "p". Pi is also the mathematical symbol for 3.14159265 (commonly rounded to 3.14). … Continue reading It’s Pi Day!
Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood
Nice cool walk this morning, not too cold and not too hot - in the mid to upper 40's with a slight wind. Everyone was friendly this morning, the parents driving their children to school waved and smiled as we walked past, the crossing guard joked with me about the traffic and the 40 degree … Continue reading Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood
Driving Thought 