The Wish Wand I had a little wish wand and waved it to and fro Whenever thoughts turned heavenward or the other place you go. I thought it safe to trust it with my whole eternal soul so I wished the life I’d lived on earth would get me to my goal. I wished that … Continue reading “Wish”
Wisdom
Mom’s Survival Tips To my kids who have left home and are on their own, I pass on a list of life lessons: 1. Don’t sweat your every mistake or faux pas. They make up for the things you got away with that nobody knows about. 2. Avoid marrying anyone who deliberately flushes the toilet … Continue reading “Wisdom”
Winning
Defeated the Harlem Globetrotters In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars. The 91–85 defeat in Vienna, Austria, ended the team’s winning streak at twenty-four-years, that is, not games! The team had … Continue reading “Winning”
Wine, in the N.T.
Resource • Difficult Passages in the Epistles, R. Stein, Baker, 1988, p. 21.
Willfulness
Sailor Wouldn’t Believe the Compass An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so his friends gave him a compass and urged him to use it. The next time he went out in his boat, he followed their advice and took the compass with him. But as usual he became hopelessly confused and was unable … Continue reading “Willfulness”
Will of God
Questions Before Saying “Yes” to a New Opportunity Elaine Brown, in an article published in Discipleship Journal, asks us to consider the following seven questions before saying “yes” to a new opportunity: 1. Will my spouse and children be adversely affected if I say “yes” to this? 2. Is this new opportunity likely to place … Continue reading “Will of God”
Will, freedom of
Say “Yes” We accompanied our son and his fiancé when they met with her priest to sign some pre-wedding ceremony papers. While filling out the form, our son read aloud a few questions. When he got to the last one, which read: “Are you entering this marriage at your own will?” He looked over at … Continue reading “Will, freedom of”
Will, bondage of
Toad and Frog Dialogue Toad baked some cookies. “These cookies smell very good,” said Toad. He ate one. “And they taste even better,” he said. Toad ran to Frog’s house. “Frog, Frog,” cried Toad, “taste these cookies that I have made.” Frog ate one of the cookies, “These are the best cookies I have ever … Continue reading “Will, bondage of”
Will
Quote The conduct of God, who disposes all things kindly, is to put religion into the mind by reason, and into the heart by grace. But to will to put it into the mind and heart by force and threats is not to put religion there, but terror. – Pascal in Pensees, 185. Man’s Will … Continue reading “Will”
Wife
The Wife’s Importance Bob Greene (in the Detroit Free Press) cited a study by attorney Michael Minton on the monetary value of a wife’s services in the home. First he listed the various functions she performs: chauffeur, gardener, family counselor, maintenance worker, cleaning woman, housekeeper, cook, errand runner, bookkeeper/budget manager, interior decorator, caterer, dietitian, secretary, … Continue reading “Wife”