An aircraft pilot was following a major highway and observing the traffic below. One particular car caught his attention. The driver was attempting to pass a large truck, but because of oncoming traffic and no-passing zones, he was not able to pass safely. Over and over again, just as he would pull out, an oncoming … Continue reading “PRAYER, GUIDANCE THROUGH”
PRAYER, GOD’S WILL AND
When children first start to color, they have two problems. First, they might choose colors that are inappropriate. Secondly, once the colors are chosen, they have a difficult time keeping the colors within the boundary lines. As they mature and keep on coloring, they learn to keep within the guidelines and to choose the appropriate … Continue reading “PRAYER, GOD’S WILL AND”
PRAYER, CONFIDENT ACCESS IN
In Saudi Arabia, according to Arab custom, reinforced by a 1952 decree of King Abdul Aziz, every subject has the right of access to his ruler—whether the ruler is a tribal sheik, a governor, or the monarch himself—to present petitions of complaint or pleas for help. Even the poorest Saudi can approach his sovereign to … Continue reading “PRAYER, CONFIDENT ACCESS IN”
PRAYER, BELIEF AND
A tavern was being built in a town that until recently had been dry. A group of Christians in a certain church opposed this and began an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to intervene. Lightning struck the tavern building, and it burned to the ground. The owner brought a lawsuit against the church, claiming they … Continue reading “PRAYER, BELIEF AND”
PRAYER, ASKING IN JESUS’ NAME
A father took his children to the county fair one day. Since they were obviously not interested in the prize pig or calf, the father bought a whole roll of tickets for the various rides at the fair. As each of the children approached a ride, they would hold out a hand to get a … Continue reading “PRAYER, ASKING IN JESUS’ NAME”
PRAYER, ANSWERS TO
Two Christian men lived near each other. The first was a farmer. Since there had not been any rain for several weeks, the farmer got up one morning and prayed for rain, but there was no rain that day. His next-door neighbor was also up early, but he was praying that it would not rain, … Continue reading “PRAYER, ANSWERS TO”
POVERTY, CYCLE OF
John Perkins, black evangelist and social worker in Jackson, Mississippi, related a story concerning a black woman who was trapped in poverty. She had ten or twelve kids packed into a four-room house. All her cupboard held was cornbread. When Perkins encouraged the small Oak Ridge Church outside of Mendenhall, Mississippi, to help this neighbor … Continue reading “POVERTY, CYCLE OF”
PHILOSOPHY, EXISTENTIAL
The current world philosophy is summarized by the following: A man sat waiting for the light to turn green when his car was unexpectedly rear-ended. The two drivers hopped out of their cars and a vicious argument ensued. The man at fault defended himself by saying, “I really felt like running into someone today to … Continue reading “PHILOSOPHY, EXISTENTIAL”
PAST, LIVING IN
Our past, mistakes as well as worthwhile accomplishments, is like a car’s rear-view mirror. While driving, we use the broad view through the windshield as we move ahead, but we also use the mirror for reference, making quick, periodic glances into it for information to aid in making driving decisions. Although we cannot effectively or … Continue reading “PAST, LIVING IN”
PAIN, PURPOSE OF
“There is an ancient Chinese philosophy which says: ‘To be dry and thirsty in a hot and dusty land—and to feel great drops of rain on my bare skin—ah, is this not happiness? To have an itch in the private parts of my body—and finally to escape from my friends and to a hiding place … Continue reading “PAIN, PURPOSE OF”