Interesting Facts You Need to Know
In the 1400’s a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have “the rule of thumb.” Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled “Gentlemen Only…Ladies Forbidden,” and thus the word GOLF
An Unexpected Journey
– Mike Blaylock After being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2005 and given little hope for survival, Mike Blaylock walked out of the hospital a year later cancer-free. This is his miraculous story of faith in God and God’s faithfulness. Mike is the vice president for campus affairs at the University of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama,
The Discipline of Reading
Written by: Brian G. Hedges (As seen in Pastor Connect from Life Action Ministries www.lifeaction.org)Reprint permission granted. A significant part of a preacher’s work is book work. We simply cannot feed the sheep if we are not feeding ourselves, and the primary way we feed ourselves is by reading. But the threats against a pastor’s reading are many. We
Havner’s Threefold Prayer
by Vance Havner We settle for molehills when we could have mountains. Some years ago, I felt led to make a threefold prayer: Like Hezekiah, I asked for an extension of time (see 2 Kings 20:1-6); Like Jabez, I asked for an enlargement of coast (see 1 Chron. 4:10); Like Elisha, I asked for an enduement of power (see 2 Kings
The Gospel According to St. Titleist
1) Eighteen holes of match play will teach you more about your foe than 18 years of dealing with him across a desk.– Grantland Rice 2) Golf appeals to the idiot in us and the child. Just how childlike golf players become is proven by their frequent inability to count past five.– John Updike 3)
The Promise of Baptism
– James V. Brownson. Eerdmans Publishing. “The sacrament of baptism from a Reformed perspective is clearly and thoughtfully outlined in this useful book. James Brownson explaines the Scriptural basis, the theological underpinnings, and the practical implications of this particular element of the faith.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt,
The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship
– John Witvliet. Eerdmans Publishing. “In this concise yet comprehensive guide to using and praying the psalms in worship services, John Witvliet first offers a summary of key biblical-theological themes related to the practice of worship, and he continues with reflections on every step in the process of preparing to use the psalms in worship,
A Commentary on Micah
– Bruce K. Waltke. Eerdmans Publishing. “In this masterful commentary, respected biblical scholar Bruce Waltke carefully interprets the message of the prophet Micah, building a bridge between Micah’s ancient world and our life today.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage
Church Financial Services
www.guidestone.orgExists to honor the Lord by being a lifelong partner with participants in enhancing their financial security. Exists to assist the churches, denominational entities and other evangelical ministry organizations by making available retirement plan services, life and health coverage, risk management programs and personal and institutional investment programs. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by
"Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening the mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of others."
- Barbara Bush"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
- Winston Churchill"Liberality is not giving largely but giving wisely."
- Thomas Fuller"People who think they're generous to a fault usually think that's their only fault."
- Sydney J. Harris"The whole modern scientific organization of charity is a consequence of the failure of simply giving alms."
- William James"Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary."
- Martin Luther King, Jr."There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life--happiness, freedom and peace of mind--are always attained by giving them to someone else."
- Peyton Conway March"We'd all like a reputation for generosity, and we'd like to buy it cheap."
- Mignon McMaughlin"Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege."
- John D. Rockefeller, Jr."The truly beneficent never relapses into a creditor."
- Henry David Thoreau"Generosity gives assistance rather than advice."
- Vauvenargues"Money is like manure; it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around encouraging young things to grow."
- Thornton Wilder
Generosity
Lost in America
A recent America Online poll turned up these disheartening statistics: 77% of Americans who can name two of the Seven Dwarfs.24% can name two Supreme Court justices. 60% identified Homer as the father of Bart Simpson.21% could name one of Homer’s epic Greek poems. 73% could name all Three Stooges.42% could name all three branches of government. 60% knew Krypton was Superman’s
Faith Has Its Reasons
– Kenneth Boa and Robert Bowman A good historical summary of Christian apologetics. The effort to categorize the apologetic approaches is helpful in delineating the style and purpose of each with helpful suggestions as to the strengths and weaknesses of each category. The authors offer a practical twist in applying the approaches within the context