During a church meeting recently, the teacher asked one of our class members to describe for the class how he had learned to pray. He said that his mother had taught him when he was very young. He went on to say that she explained to him that prayer was a two-way conversation between him…
Tag: Death
On Islam
Islam may have some aspects of it that are good and peaceful, but the aspects of it that are pure evil make the whole of it evil. Breitbart: reported on what was currently happening in the Middle East: “At least 150 people were beheaded yesterday by ISIS in the massacre of Deir al-Zour, including dozens…
On Pets
My adult daughter called her mother the other day, tearful and emotional, to tell her that her family dog, Taz, had passed away. Later that day I was with my wife and she told me of the sad event. Taz had not been feeling well for several days and that night they had put him…
On Incentives
An incentive is a reason, a reason to move, to do, to think, to even live. It is the motivating force that causes us to accomplish the things in life that we do. For some there is only a limited incentive, enough to accomplish the bare minimum, to do only enough to pay the bills…
On Haughtiness
One of the greatest weaknesses of men and women alike is their propensity to become haughty once they gain a certain amount of recognition for their skills, talent, smarts or even their looks. Some even for what they have accumulated. Synonyms: arrogance, conceit, pride, hubris, hauteur, vanity, self-importance, pomposity, condescension, disdain, contempt. During the reign…
On Mining And Miners
History has demonstrated that mining has been going on nearly since man first existed on earth. Mining is not limited to coal, silver, gold and other valuable minerals, but those are most commonly associated with the thought of mining today and in the recent past. Mining can be associated with most everything man does that…
On Where Are The Wicked Folk Buried?
There are many interesting things, customs and traditions related to death. Some are even humorous. Winston Churchill was almost challenging the Almighty when he said; “I’m ready to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” I have always loved this Irish poem written in…
On Death As The End
The thoughts of death are a challenge for many in a world with a dwindling belief in God and not knowing what to believe about the inevitable end of mortality. A recent survey of American citizens identified 49 % who claimed to have no believe in religion or a god. Most people have been brainwashed…
On Being a Little Salty
I have always loved salt on my food, even when doctors began telling us that it was not good for us, I would use it anyway. Food, generally, is so bland without salt that I would rather give up eating than eat without salt. I have as much faith in salt as the Savior Himself….
On Bad Guys In the Bible
There have always been bad guys, and there always will be bad guys, and if we were to carefully evaluate each of our lives, we may bring to remembrance a time when we might have qualified as a bad guy ourselves. Bad guys were probably not always bad guys or were not considered bad guys…