A Comparison of Attitudes, Opinions, and Christians Non-Christians Sometimes it feels like life is not worth living. 16% 20% You, personally, have a responsibility to share what you have with others who are poor or struggling. 91% 86% Overall, you are very satisfied with your life these days. 59% 52% Freedom means being able to … Continue reading “Values”
Value
Gutenberg Bible A story was told of a man who loved old books. He met an acquaintance who had just thrown away a Bible that had been stored in the attic of his ancestral home for generations. “I couldn’t read it,” the friend explained. “Somebody named Guten-something had printed it.” “Not Gutenberg!” the book lover … Continue reading “Value”
Vacation
Quotes • Every now and then go away—even briefly, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer; since to remain constantly at work will cause you to lose power. – Leonardo da Vinci • This summer one third of the nation will be ill-housed, ill-nourished, and ill-clad. Only they call … Continue reading “Vacation”
Utilitarianism
Resource • Immortality, The Other Side of Death, G. R. Habermas, J. P. Moreland, Nelson, 1992, pp. 211ff
Useless
You Are in a Helicopter A helicopter was flying toward Seattle when an electrical malfunction disabled all the aircraft’s navigation and communications equipment. Due to the extreme haze that day, the pilot now had no way of determining the course to the airport. All he could make out was a tall building nearby, so he … Continue reading “Useless”
Use
Paganini’s Violin Nicolo Paganini (1782–1840) the great Italian violinist, willed his fine instrument to his home city of Genoa. His bequest carried one condition. The violin was never to be played; it would simply be placed on display. But that’s not good for a finely crafted stringed instrument. It needs to be used and handled … Continue reading “Use”
Urgency
Quote • We’ll have all eternity to celebrate our victories, But only one short hour before sunset to win them. – Robert Moffat Bissel’s Ride Thanks to the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, everyone has heard of the “Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” But few have heard of Israel Bissel, a humble post rider on the … Continue reading “Urgency”
Unthankfulness
Quote • Blessed is he who expects no gratitude for he shall not be disappointed. W. C. Bennett, Trinity Ave Pres. Church, Durham, N.C. in The Official Rules, p. 12 Resource • C. Swindoll, in Growing Strong, p. 295 There Must Be Someone to Blame The careless soul receives the Father’s gifts as if it … Continue reading “Unthankfulness”
Unspeakable
• God’s unspeakable gift 2 Cor. 9:15 • The believer’s unspeakable joy 1 Peter 1:8 • Heaven’s unspeakable words 2 Cor. 12:4 From the Book of 750 Bible and Gospel Studies, 1909, George W. Noble, Chicago
Unrealistic
Cookbook Bachelor Bob: “I got a cookbook for Christmas from my mom, but after checking out some of the recipes, I decided to toss it into the garbage can.” Married Marvin: “Too much fancy work in it, eh?” Bachelor Bob: “You said it! Every recipe began with the same words: Take a clean dish…How unrealistic … Continue reading “Unrealistic”