Down Syndrome A British factory worker and his wife were excited when, after many years of marriage, they discovered they were going to have their first child. According to author Jill Briscoe, who told this true story, the man eagerly relayed the good news to his fellow workers. He told them God had answered his … Continue reading “Handicap”
Hands
Things To Do There are at least four things you can do with your hands. • You can wring them in despair; • You can fold them in idleness; • You can clench them in anger; • Or you can use them to help someone. Bits & Pieces, January 5, 1995, p. 24
Handel, George Frederic
George Frideric Handel Charles Jennins (likely a believer) wrote the text for Messiah-Handel (not a believer) was commissioned to write the music for Messiah. Handel donated much of his time and money to the needy, talked about God’s guidance during a sword fight, maybe he was a deist or maybe a believer who lived for … Continue reading “Handel, George Frederic”
Hamartiology
What’s Wrong In Iowa? How Iowans Rank Sinfulness Major Sin Minor Sin Not Sin 1. Coveting neighbor’s spouse 83% 8% 2% 2. Extramarital sex 83% 11% 3% 3. Homosexual acts 70% 14% 11% 4. Lying 61% 31% 6% 5. Smoking marijuana 54% 24% 20% 6. Premarital sex 47% 33% 17% 7. Going to X-rated movie … Continue reading “Hamartiology”
Habits
Hidden Messages Americans spend $50 million a year on subliminal message tapes designed to help them do everything from improve their self-image to stop smoking. But there’s so hidden message in the National Research Council’s verdict on such techniques. The Council’s report, released in September 1992, concludes that subliminal messages simply don’t work. They don’t … Continue reading “Habits”
Gullible
How Gullible Are We? A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the greater Idaho Falls Science Fair, April 26, 1997. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment. In his project he urged people to sign … Continue reading “Gullible”
Guilt, false
Amputees Amputees often experience some sensation of a phantom limb. Somewhere, locked in their brains, a memory lingers of the nonexistent hand or leg. Invisible toes curl, imaginary hands grasp things, a “leg” feels so sturdy a patient may try to stand on it. For a few, the experience includes pain. Doctors watch helplessly, for … Continue reading “Guilt, false”
Guilt
Younger Child Biologically speaking, I came late to the party. When I was born, my mother was 41, my dad was 42 and my brother was already ten. This built-in generation gap probably defined me every bit as much as my distinctly peculiar blood mix. My mother, Catherine, was born in Scotland. My father, Angelo, … Continue reading “Guilt”
Guidance, cf. God, will of
Know the Way Not for one single day Can I discern my way, But this I surely know— He who gives the day Will show the way, So I securely go. – John Oxenham Source unknown Spirit and Word Combined I will seek the will of the Spirit of God through, or in connection with, … Continue reading “Guidance, cf. God, will of”
Guests
Quotes • Fish and visitors smell in three days. – B. Franklin • Treat your guest as a guest for two days; on the third day, give him a hoe. – Swahili proverb Sources unknown