“Inside of me there are two dogs. One is mean and evil, and the other is good; and they fight each other all the time. When asked which one wins, I answer, ‘The one I feed the most.’” ― Sitting Bull (1831-1890) Which dog do you feed the most in your life? Is it […]
3302) Two Dogs Fighting Read More »
If Christ is raised, nothing else matters. If Christ has not been raised, nothing matters. –Church historian Jaroslav Pelikan (1923-2006), just before his death. ——————— Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. –Often attributed to Theodore Roosevelt. ——————— There are so many things that we wish we had done
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Mollie Engelhart (above) used to be a top chef and strict vegetarian. She was also an entrepreneur, owning five vegan restaurants in Los Angeles. Now she is a cattle rancher in Texas. It is a long and interesting story. You can look it up. There is much on the internet by and about her.
3296) Suffering (and Purpose) Produce Endurance Read More »
What made Abraham Lincoln the extraordinary man that he was? I believe there is an easy answer. He read the Bible. He not only read the Bible, he immersed himself in it, reading it over and over again, until his whole mentality, perspective on life, and language mirrored that of the Bible. His
3292) The Source of Abraham Lincoln’s Greatness Read More »
Abraham Lincoln’s religious beliefs have been the subject of much discussion and debate. In his early years, he was accused by political opponents of being an “infidel” and a “scoffer at religion,” and not without reason. He made no secret of his skepticism, and he often ridiculed what he saw in the backwoods,
3291) A Terrible Hater Read More »
By Dennis Prager, at http://www.PragerU.com (October 21, 2018). ———————————————– Race and ethnicity have defined every nation on earth. Except one: the United States of America. It is defined by values. So, to understand America, you have to understand American values. They are: “E Pluribus Unum” “Liberty” “In God We Trust.”
3289) The American Trinity Read More »
Among the papers of Abraham Lincoln that were found after his death, there were several notes to himself, perhaps jotted down to be used in later speeches. No one knew when or why Lincoln wrote this note (pictured above), but it is characteristic of his profound simplicity. As I would not be a
3285) Democracy Defined and Defended Read More »
(…continued) Not everyone is fond of Ecclesiastes. It is strange. It is depressing. It even gives ungodly and bad advice. In the parable of Jesus, it is the fool who says, “Eat, drink, and be merry.” But in Ecclesiastes that very advice is given by the teacher as the best way to live.
3231) Ecclesiastes? Who Need It? (2/2) Read More »
It had been a big morning at church. It was a family dedication service, and the parents had dedicated their four-year-old boy that day. As they pulled out of the church parking lot, they noticed their son was whimpering in the back seat. They asked him what was wrong. Through tears he said,
3207) Bits of Wit, Wisdom, and a Little Humor Read More »
A story is told about an American tourist’s visit to an old rabbi who lived somewhere in Europe. The tourist had heard about the old man’s great wisdom, and he hoped to gain some wisdom about how to best live his life. The rabbi invited the tourist into his apartment.
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