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Last Gladiator Fight Telemachus was a monk who lived in the 4th century. He felt God saying to him, “Go to Rome.” He was in a cloistered monastery. He put his possessions in a sack and set out for Rome. When he arrived in the city, people were thronging in the streets. He asked why … Continue reading “Telemachus (cf. peacemaking)”

Resource •      The Finger of God, Hugh Ross, Promise Pub., 1991, pp. 121ff

Except the Inventor of the Mark Twain was once asked to record a Christmas message on an early gramophone. This is what he said, “It is my heart-warm and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, and admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the … Continue reading “Telephone”

Gallup Poll A Gallup Poll reveals that 78 percent of the public believes televangelists are untrustworthy with money, 71 percent say they are dishonest, 67 percent say they are insincere, and 61 percent say they don’t care about people. Quoted in Moody Monthly, December, 1989, p. 72

The Stranger A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer, and soon invited him to live with our family. the stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world … Continue reading “Television”

Quote •      My life is in the hands of any fool who makes me lose my temper. – Joseph Hunter.

What Is a Human Resource Ed McManus, editor of The Jokesmith newsletter, has put out a booklet of humor about folks in human resources. It’s called What is a Human Resource? And in it he explains how people get assigned to particular jobs. •      You leave them in a conference room for four hours. •      … Continue reading “Temperament”

Rebuilding the Temle Several small organizations intent on rebuilding the temple received additional publicity, and perhaps credibility, in October when Israel’s Religious Affairs Ministry sponsored the first conference of Temple Research. One of the most zealous groups is the Temple Institute, which has reconstructed 38 of the 103 ritual implements required for sacrifices. “Our task … Continue reading “Temple”

Ice Palace On November 25, 1895, a cornerstone of ice was laid in Leadville, Colorado—the beginning of the largest ice palace ever built in America. In an effort to bolster the town’s sagging economy, the citizens staged a winter carnival. On New Year’s Day of 1896, the town turned out for the grand opening. The … Continue reading “Temporary”

The Structure of the The tabernacle was the structure ordered built by God so that He might dwell among His people (Ex. 25:8). It was to be mobile and constructed to exacting specifications. It is referred to in Ex. 25–27, 30–31, 35–40; Num. 3:25ff; 4:4 ff.; 7:1ff. In all of scripture more space is devoted … Continue reading “Tabernacle”