Urim and Thummim Oracles are the divine revelations given to God’s people. God’s method of communicating these oracles varied from dreams and visions (Num. 12:6–8), to wisdom (Prov. 30:1), and even the Urim and Thummim (Num. 27:21; 1 Sam. 14:3–37). The Urim and Thummim were placed in the breastplate of the high priest (Ex. 28:30) … Continue reading “Oracles”
Options
NOW Meg F. Quijano relates the following incident that happened upon her return from a meeting of the National Organization for Women. Her five-year-old daughter, Lisa, greeted her with the news that when she grew up she wanted to be a nurse. There was a time when nursing was thought by many to be a … Continue reading “Options”
Oppose, Opposition
Neutral Countries Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that’s not true. Some of the smaller countries are neutral. Robert Orben, Comedy writer, quoted in Bits & Pieces, Vol. T/No. 17, p. 22
Optimists
Incurable Human beings are incurable optimists. They believe they have a pretty good chance to win a lottery, but that there is hardly any chance of their getting killed in a traffic accident. Bits & Pieces, May 26, 1994, p. 9
Optimism
Warning Label • “Caution: Cape does not enable user to fly.” Warning label on Kenner Products’ Batman costume Optimists are Motivated Psychologist Martin Segilman of the University of Pennsylvania advised the MetLife insurance company to hire a special groups of job applicants who tested high on optimism, although they had failed the normal aptitude test. … Continue reading “Optimism”
Opportunity
Billy Graham In his autobiography, Just as I Am, Billy Graham tells about a conversation he had with John F. Kennedy shortly after his election: “On the way back to the Kennedy house, the president-elect stopped the car and turned to me. ‘Do you believe in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?’ he asked. ‘I … Continue reading “Opportunity”
Open Mind
Quotes • An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or Practical reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut. – C. S. Lewis quoted in Credenda Agenda, Volume 4/Number 5, … Continue reading “Open Mind”
Onward Christian Soldiers
Backward Christian Soldiers Backward Christian soldiers, Fleeing from the fight, With the cross of Jesus, Nearly out of sight. Christ our rightful master Stands against the foe Onward into battle, we seem afraid to go. Chorus: Backward Christian soldiers, from the fight, With the cross of Jesus, Nearly out of sight. Like a mighty tortoise … Continue reading “Onward Christian Soldiers”
Onesimus
Resource • The Pauline Circle, F. F. Bruce, Eerdmans, 1985, p. 66
One Another
People Need People Laurie was about three when one night she requested my aid in getting undressed. I was downstairs and she was upstairs, and … well. “You know how to undress yourself,” I reminded. “Yes,” she explained, ‘but sometimes people need people anyway, even if they do know how to do things by themselves.” … Continue reading “One Another”