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Ancient Greek Legend An ancient Greek legend tells of the Sphinx that terrorized the city of Thebes. This ferocious creature—part lion and part human—positioned himself on the main road leading in and out of the city. To anyone wishing to gain entrance to the city of Thebes, the Sphinx would pose a riddle. If they … Continue reading “Male, Man, Men”

False Hopes of Families 1. A Hope for No Tensions: (If one can be sweet, surface, cheerful, then tensions can be avoided. So niceness is necessary.) 2. A Hope for No Differences: (If one can be agreeable, compliant, adaptable, then differences can be erased. Since differences are dangerous.) 3. A Hope for No Criticism: (If … Continue reading “Management”

Resource •      C. Swindoll, Growing Strong, p. 260

South Pole Expedition The word “maranatha” is a Syriac expression that means: “our Lord comes.” It was used as a greeting in the early church. When believers gathered or parted, they didn’t say “hello” or “good-bye,” but “Maranatha!” If we had the same upward look today, it would revolutionize the church. Oh that God’s people … Continue reading “Maranatha”

Resource •      The Pauline Circle, F. F. Bruce, Eerdmans, 1985, p. 73 .

George Burns Friends of George Burns have always kidded him about his singing. Burns, a master of self-deprecating humor, decided to take advantage of this and insure his voice for a million dollars. He thought it would be a wonderful publicity stunt. “I was so excited,” said Burns, “I couldn’t wait to rush down to … Continue reading “Late”

Averages •      Number of times a child laughs each day, on average = 400 •      Number of times an adult laughs each day, on average = 15 •      Number of Americans with stress-related insomnia = 1 in 5 •      Number on any given day who need more sleep = 45 million •      Percentage decrease in … Continue reading “Laughter”

No Fishing From the Balcony The Flagship Hotel in Galveston, Texas, is built next to the water. Large plate-glass windows adorn the ground-level dining room. Occasionally, guests used to come up with the “brilliant” idea of fishing from their balconies, located directly above the dining room. Using heavy sinkers, they would cast their hook and … Continue reading “Law”

Resosurce •      Christian Personal Ethics, C. F. H. Henry, Eerdmans, 1957, pp. 350ff •      L. S. Chafer, GraceLeadership, IV, 4, p. 86

The Little Flower A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of WWII, was called by adoring New Yorkers ‘the Little Flower’ because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. … Continue reading “Law, fulfilled in Christ”