Risky Business • Percentage of Americans who say that mowing the lawn in “risky”: 54% What Counts: The Complete Harper’s Index, edited by Charis Conn
Law, purpose of
The Pupose of the Law Evangelist Fred Brown used three images to describe the purpose of the law. First he likened it to a dentist’s little mirror, which he sticks into the patient’s mouth. With the mirror he can detect any cavities. But he doesn’t drill with it or use it to pull teeth. It … Continue reading “Law, purpose of”
Law, Paul’s teaching on
Resosurce • Difficult Passages in the Epistles, R. Stein, Baker, 1988, p. 104
Law, letter of
Pro Golfer Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, “Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or no.” During the round, Bolt found the ball next to a … Continue reading “Law, letter of”
Law, keeps from harm
Kite Once on a time a paper kite Was mounted to a wondrous height, Where, giddy with its elevation, It thus express’d self-admiration: “See how yon crowds of gazing people Admire my flight above the steeple; How would they wonder if they knew All that a kite like me can do! Were I but free, … Continue reading “Law, keeps from harm”
Law, fulfilled in Christ
The Little Flower A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of WWII, was called by adoring New Yorkers ‘the Little Flower’ because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. … Continue reading “Law, fulfilled in Christ”
Law, believer’s relation to
Resosurce • Christian Personal Ethics, C. F. H. Henry, Eerdmans, 1957, pp. 350ff • L. S. Chafer, GraceLeadership, IV, 4, p. 86
Law
No Fishing From the Balcony The Flagship Hotel in Galveston, Texas, is built next to the water. Large plate-glass windows adorn the ground-level dining room. Occasionally, guests used to come up with the “brilliant” idea of fishing from their balconies, located directly above the dining room. Using heavy sinkers, they would cast their hook and … Continue reading “Law”
Laughter
Averages • Number of times a child laughs each day, on average = 400 • Number of times an adult laughs each day, on average = 15 • Number of Americans with stress-related insomnia = 1 in 5 • Number on any given day who need more sleep = 45 million • Percentage decrease in … Continue reading “Laughter”
Late
George Burns Friends of George Burns have always kidded him about his singing. Burns, a master of self-deprecating humor, decided to take advantage of this and insure his voice for a million dollars. He thought it would be a wonderful publicity stunt. “I was so excited,” said Burns, “I couldn’t wait to rush down to … Continue reading “Late”