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Kite Once on a time a paper kite Was mounted to a wondrous height, Where, giddy with its elevation, It thus express’d self-admiration: “See how yon crowds of gazing people Admire my flight above the steeple; How would they wonder if they knew All that a kite like me can do! Were I but free, … Continue reading “Law, keeps from harm”

Pro Golfer Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, “Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or no.” During the round, Bolt found the ball next to a … Continue reading “Law, letter of”

Resosurce •      Difficult Passages in the Epistles, R. Stein, Baker, 1988, p. 104

The Pupose of the Law Evangelist Fred Brown used three images to describe the purpose of the law. First he likened it to a dentist’s little mirror, which he sticks into the patient’s mouth. With the mirror he can detect any cavities. But he doesn’t drill with it or use it to pull teeth. It … Continue reading “Law, purpose of”

Risky Business •      Percentage of Americans who say that mowing the lawn in “risky”: 54% What Counts: The Complete Harper’s Index, edited by Charis Conn

The Ride in a Several years ago, I heard the story of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man who decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store one morning and bought forty-five used weather balloons. That afternoon he strapped himself into a lawn chair, … Continue reading “Lawn Chair”

Laws 1. In Lexington, Ky., there is an ordinance forbidding anyone to carry an ice-cream cone in his pocket. 2. In Waterloo, Nebr., barbers are forbidden to eat onions between seven a.m. and seven p.m. 3. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts it is against the law to eat peanuts in church or to use tomatoes … Continue reading “Laws, obsolete”

Quotes 1. Law of Energy: Children have more energy after a hard day of play than they do after a good night’s sleep. – Steve Jarrell in The Hanahan News 2. Law of Government: The amount of time required to finish any project is equal to the amount of time already spent on it. – … Continue reading “Laws”

Marriage in Heaven A young couple was called to heaven before they could be married. The disappointed groom took St. Peter aside and asked him if it was still possible for them to be married. “I’m afraid you’ll have to wait,” St. Peter replied. “Check back after five years, and if you still want to … Continue reading “Lawyer”

See If It’s Raining Sheer laziness has probably been responsible for more shortcuts, not to mention valuable inventions, than we are ready to admit. Most of us are continually on the lookout, at least subconsciously, for easier ways to perform onerous or routine tasks. An example of imagination spurred on by outright lethargy is contained … Continue reading “Laziness”