Turn on The Lights
Turn On The Lights Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid? Louis Pasteur is reported to have had such an irrational fear of dirt and infection he refused to shake hands. President and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison [...]
Clean It Up!
Clean It Up! Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (Phil. 4:8) If the words “new fall [...]
Your Pie is Bleeding
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self-indulgence. (Matthew 23:25, NASB) Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. [...]
Hold The Plow
But Jesus said to him, “ No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62, NASB) One man said to his friend: "Say, you look depressed. What are you thinking about?" "My future," was the quick answer. "What makes it look so [...]
Hangin’ With Thieves
At that time two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right and one on the left. (Matthew 27:38, NASB) When Thomas Killigrew, the celebrated Master of the Revels to Charles II of England, visited Louis XIV in Paris, the French monarch showed him his great personal gallery of paintings. He finally pointed out [...]
Die Heretic
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) Two men met on a plane and one man asked the other, “Are you a Christian?” “Yes I am.” “Wonderful!” said the first man. After more conversation he asked, “Are you Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox?” “I’m a Protestant.” “That’s great. So [...]
Climb Out Of Your Coffin
Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It’s a scandal when people waste their lives on things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off those frauds and see how attractive they look [...]
This Old House
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16, NIV) You Know You’re Getting Old When… People are constantly putting a mirror under your nose while you nap to see if you’re breathing. You finally find something you’ve been looking for, [...]
Turn On The Power When You Are In Trouble
Turn On The Power When You Are In Trouble Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. (James 5:13) The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and [...]
Take Your Medicine
A cheerful heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 A man walked by a table in a hotel and noticed three men and a dog playing cards. The dog appeared to be winning. “That must be a very smart dog,” the man commented. “He ain’t so smart,” said one of the players. “Every time he [...]