And every mountain and islands were moved out of their places … And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found. —Rev. 6:14; 16:20 3717 Two Major Mountain Chains Physical geographers recognize two major mountain chains above sea level. One is the great north-south backbone of America—the Rockies and the Andes. The other … Continue reading “MOUNTAINS”
MOTIVATION
3704 Better Cup Of Coffee Chicago, June 18 (AP)—John R. Thompson’s belief that he could make a better cup of coffee than one served him here in World’s Fair days started him in the restaurant business that netted him millions as he added to his “one-arm” string, it was recalled today by friends of the … Continue reading “MOTIVATION”
MOTHER
And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child, and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. —Matt. 10:21 3614 What Is Happiness? Historian Will Durant searched for happiness in study and learning. But he discovered that knowledge alone did … Continue reading “MOTHER”
MORAL LAXITY
Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. —Jude 7 3601 Shifting Standards In 1974, the research firm of Daniel Yankelovich, Inc., surveyed thirty-five hundred young people, ages … Continue reading “MORAL LAXITY”
MOON
The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining. —Joel 3:15 3593 Features Of The Moon The moon is unique in our Solar System. It is the only satellite of a size comparable to its planet, Earth. The moon has a diameter about one-fourth of the earth’s, and a … Continue reading “MOON”
MONEY, LIMITATIONS OF
3562 Electric Chair In The Way A young man by the name of Harry, 29, inherited one million dollars. He did not care about his fortune, however. The electric chair was in his way. He said, “I don’t care whether it’s one dollar or a million of them. I have something else on my mind.” … Continue reading “MONEY, LIMITATIONS OF”
MONEY AND HAPPINESS
3544 They “Spend, Spend, Spend” Keith Nicholson won $426,495 in the British soccer pool. His wife announced that he was going to “spend, spend, spend.” But look what happened to the money and the Nicholsons. They bought a luxury home for $47,600. (Before they hit the jackpot, they had rented city housing for $5.43 a … Continue reading “MONEY AND HAPPINESS”
MONEY
See: Money.
MOCKERS
See: Atheists ; Evolutionists ; Profanity ; Reverence ; Skeptical Attitude.
MISTAKES
And upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity … —Luke 21:25 3501 GM Recalls One of the costliest mistakes ever made was by General Motors which had to recall 4.9 million vehicles to check for faulty carburetors and exhaust systems. The postage alone for sending the registered letters cost more than four million dollars. … Continue reading “MISTAKES”