Biblia

SORROW

Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall he sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. —John 16:20 5841 Why Me—Why Them Tragedy struck opera singer Beverly Sills when her first child was born almost totally deaf. This little child would … Continue reading “SORROW”

SLEEPING

I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; and the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. —Luke 17:34 5766 Questionnaires On Sleep Questionnaires were given the more than 4000 entering freshmen at the University of Florida. Fewer than half reported that they averaged 7½ to … Continue reading “SLEEPING”

SLOTHFULNESS

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. —Romans 13:11 5790 The “Thresher” The nuclear submarine Thresher disappeared on April 10, 1963, bearing 129 men to a watery grave. Poor workmanship and sloppy testing may have led … Continue reading “SLOTHFULNESS”

SMALL BEGINNINGS

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold“““““ water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. —Matthew 10:42 5801 Boy Called “Carrot Top” A young English boy was called “Carrot Top” by other students … Continue reading “SMALL BEGINNINGS”

SIN

For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. —Rev. 18:5 5702 What Is Sin Man calls it an accident; God calls it an abomination. Man calls it a blunder; God calls it blindness. Man calls it a defect; God calls it a disease. Man calls it a chance; God calls … Continue reading “SIN”

SINGLENESS

Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. —I Tim. 4:3 5732 U.S. Singles Statistics Americans living alone or with unmarried roommates now make up 1 out of 3 households in the U.S. The “singles” lifestyle is … Continue reading “SINGLENESS”