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Long-Standing Debate Over the centuries Christians have debated what baptism accomplishes, to whom it should be administered, and how much water should be used. Christian Theology in Plain Language, p. 158 King’s The story is told about the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick in the middle of the fifth century. Sometime during the … Continue reading “Baptism”

Rabbits Do you know what you get when there are thirty rabbits in a row marching backwards? You have a receding hairline. The Bell, the Clapper, and the Cord: Wit and Witticism, (Baltimore: National Federation of the Blind, 1994), p. 19 Lock of Hair One member of the bridge club was wearing a gold locket … Continue reading “Bald, Baldness”

Auto Repair Johnson’s first law of auto repair: any tool dropped while repairing an automobile will roll under the car to the vehicle’s exact geographic center. Source unknown Ladder Medieval theologians argued that since a ladder leaning against a wall forms a triangle and a triangle is a symbolic reminder of the Holy Trinity, anyone … Continue reading “Bad Luck”

Doctor Forgot Doctor to patient: “I have bad news and worse news.” Patient: “So let’s have it.” Doctor: “The bad news is that you only have 24 hours to live.” Patient: “I can’t imagine what could be worse than that!” Doctor: “I forgot to tell you yesterday.” Source unknown

The Way of Peter warned against “the way of Balaam,” Jude against “the error of Balaam” and John against “the doctrine of Balaam” (II Peter 2:15; Jude 11; Revelation 2:14). God evidently considers these warnings necessary and appropriate for Christians even today. Yet Balaam, in his day, was a genuine prophet (note II Peter 2:16), … Continue reading “Balaam”

Balance in Theology Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, and love without weakness. Jim Elliot, quoted in The Berean Call, Bend, Oregon, March 1997 A Piece of Truth Once the Devil was walking along with one of his cohorts. They saw a man ahead of them pick up something shiny. “What did … Continue reading “Balance”

God’s Opinion A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on. Carl Sandburg in Remembrance Rock Babies are More Babies are always more trouble than you thought—and more wonderful. Charles Osgood, CBS Morning News

Single Man A single man has not nearly the value he would have in a state of union. He is an incomplete animal. He resembles the odd half of a pair of scissors. – B. Franklin Source unknown

Self-Acquaintance Dear Lord! accept a sinful heart, Which of itself complains, And mourns, with much and frequent smart, The evil it contains. There fiery seeds of anger lurk, Which often hurt my frame; And wait but for the tempter’s work, To fan them to a flame. Legality holds out a bribe To purchase life from … Continue reading “Backsliding”

Quote •      He who can no longer pause to wonder, is as good as dead. – A. Einstein