‘In’ But Not ‘Of’ the Word A scuba diver takes his environment with him: he lives in the water, but he breathes the air. In the same way Christians are to be in the world, but not of the world. Source unknown
Enthusiasm
A Powerful Engine Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without … Continue reading “Enthusiasm”
Enslaved by Sin
Prisoner of His Appetite Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, described the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means “fat.” After a violent quarrel, Raynald’s younger brother Edward led a successful revolt against him. Edward captured Raynald … Continue reading “Enslaved by Sin”
Enoch
Surely one of the most godly as well as interesting characters who ever lived was Enoch. He is one of the only two who lived before the flood (Noah also, Gen. 6:9) of whom it is said the he “walked with God.” He is also one of only two individuals who never died (Elijah – … Continue reading “Enoch”
Enjoyment
Enjoying Life When the late Nadine Stair, of Louisville, Kentucky, was 85 years old, she was asked what she would do if she had her life to live over again. “I’d make more mistakes next time,” she said. “I’d relax. I would limber up. I would be sillier than I have been this trip. I … Continue reading “Enjoyment”
English, language
Grammar Rules The plural of most nouns are formed by adding s. The letter q is always followed by u. Final e is dropped before a suffix beginning with a vowel, but is kept before a suffix beginning with a consonant. Final y, if preceded by a consonant, is changed to i. When y is … Continue reading “English, language”
Energetic
Fidgety • Many a person gets a reputation for being energetic when in truth, he is merely fidgety. – Jan McKeithen Swindoll, Growing Strong, p. 185
Enemy, wrong
Shot in the Back In 1632, at the Battle of Lutzen during the 30 year’s war, King Gustavus Adolphus was shot in the back while leading his cavalry in a charge against the Catholic armies of the Holy Roman Empire. Who actually killed him remains an unanswered question. However, many historical authorities insist that Gustavus … Continue reading “Enemy, wrong”
Enemies
Quote • Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes. – Antisthenes Source unknown Two Brothers Rabbi David A. Nelson likes to tell the story of two brothers who went to their rabbi to settle a longstanding feud. The rabbi got the two to reconcile their differences and shake … Continue reading “Enemies”
Energy
Quote • Energy and persistence conquer all things. – B. Franklin