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Vigilantes Vigilantes were self-appointed law enforcement groups which sprang up on the American frontier. One writer says that “vigilantism was [often] carried out by citizens who were moderate and orderly in their application of force,” but he notes that the danger of mob rule was also present. Just ask the poor fellow whose grave at … Continue reading “Justice”

Acquittal Legal term meaning “acquittal,” a declaration that someone is in the right. Sinners are in the wrong before God. They have broken his laws, they deserve punishment, but on the cross Christ took their place. Now, when they put their trust in Christ, they are declared to be in the right, acquitted, justified. The … Continue reading “Justification”

Criteria of a •      Last resort. “All other means to the morally just solution of a conflict must be exhausted before resort to arms can be regarded as legitimate.” •      Just cause. “War can be just only if employed to defend a stable order or morally preferable cause against threats of destruction or the use … Continue reading “Just War”

Resource •      Paul Harvey, The Rest of the Story, p. 84 He’s The Kind of Guy Two men were discussing the character of a third. “Let me describe him this way,” said the first. “He’s the kind of guy who follows you into a revolving door and comes out ahead of you.” Bits and Pieces, … Continue reading “Jacob”

Saying January is the month when we start paying on December bills and on November election results. James Holt McGavran in Ideas for Better Living

Feathers There is a fable of an eagle which could outfly another, and the other didn’t like it. The latter saw a sportsman one day, and said to him: “I wish you would bring down that eagle.” The sportsman replied that he would if he only had some feathers to put into the arrow. So … Continue reading “Jealousy”

Jelly-Bean Colors Jelly beans have been in the spotlight with the news that they are a favorite candy of President Reagan. Dr. Elizabeth Bard has revealed to the American Psychological Association the results of a survey which indicate that your choice in jelly beans may reveal fundamental traits, especially if one’s choice of color has … Continue reading “Jelly Beans”

Chain Saw The story is told of the big lumberjack who bought a brand new chainsaw and was told it could cut down at least 100 trees a day. But on the first day he only managed to cut down 25 trees. The next day he tried harder and finally cut down 33 trees. The … Continue reading “Introductions”

Quotes •      Rose’s first law of investments: Never invest your money in anything that eats or needs repainting. – Billy Rose •      I am not as concerned with the return on my money as I am with the return of my money. – Will Rogers Source unknown

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and … Continue reading “Invictus”