Three Gates There are three huge gates that lead into the Cathedral of Milan. Over one gate there is an inscription in marble under a beautiful flower bouquet that says, “The things that please are temporary.” Over the second gate, there is a cross with this inscription: “The things that disturb us are temporary.” However, … Continue reading “Eternal”
Esau
Garage Sale Bargain A New York State woman unknowingly allowed her family jewels to be sold for 10 cents at a friend’s garage sale. It happened after she took the jewels out of a bank safety deposit box to wear to a wedding. The bank was closed when she got home, so she put the … Continue reading “Esau”
Esteem
Quote • What we obtain too cheaply we esteem too lightly. – T. Paine Source unknown
Essene
Resources • Sketches of Jewish Social Life, A. Edersheim, Eerdmans, pp. 239ff • J. B. Lightfoot, Colossians & Philemon, pp. 349-419
Eschatology
Resource • Studies in Theology, James Denney, Hodder & Stoughton, 1895, p. 228
Escape
He Can’t Hide Joe Louis was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 until he retired in 1949. In 1946 Louis prepared to defend his title against a skilled fighter named Billy Conn. Louis was warned to watch out for Conn’s great speed and his tactic of darting in to attack and then moving quickly … Continue reading “Escape”
Error
Bloopers in Print • In the Waco, Neb., Peace Lutheran Church bulletin: “Last Sunday’s bulletin should have read: ‘Erich Honecker, the deposed communist leader of East Germany,’ rather than ‘the decomposed communist leader.’” • Correction printed in the Russellville, Ky., News-Democrat & Leader: “Dorothy Combs listed in the District Court news pleaded not guilty, not … Continue reading “Error”
Epistemology
Hierarchical Church I will believe that the white object I see is black if that should be the decision of the hierarchical church. Jesuit founder Ignatius Loyola, quoted in October, 1983, National Geographic, p. 460
Epaphras
Resources • Bibliotheca Sacra V136:541:54 (Hiebert) • Colossians 4:12–13
Envy
Cups Overflow When F. B. Meyer was pastoring Christ Church in London, Charles Spurgeon was preaching at Metropolitan Tabernacle, and G. Campbell Morgan was at Westminster Chapel. Meyer said, “I find in my own ministry that supposing I pray for my own little flock, ‘God bless me, God fill my pews, God send my a … Continue reading “Envy”