God is in the center… November 5, 2009
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The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117
The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119
The chapter in the centre of the Bible is Psalm 118
There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118 and 594 chapters after Psalms 118.
Add these numbers up and you get 1188.
Is it coincidence that the centre verse of the bible is Psalms 118:8?
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
The next time someone says, they would like to find God’s perfect will for their lives and that they want to be in the centre of His will, just send them to the centre of His Word!
Missing friends… September 1, 2009
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I find myself missing friends….
I greatly miss my online friends: Adam the sofyst, jowiki, kristi, and the whole gang of others that frequented Adam’s blog.
I miss my few church friends; Danny, Marla, Pam and Andy and the rest from my study group.
I even miss a few of my old school friends: Paul (my best friend whom I haven’t spoken to in almost 10 years), and …. well, maybe he was the only one 
I fired up the old Facebook and found little or know desire to search people out as I would then have to try to figure out what I would say to them in casual conversation (I suck at small talk). But that doesn’t change the fact that I am finding myself thinking about these folks time and again.
Needing something to write about… July 27, 2009
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I need something to write about.
I’ve just gone through a phase where my blog has gone rather dormant. This happens to me almost every 3 months or so as daily life overwhelms me and my ability to sit and think about things, find inspiration, and do research, becomes non-existent.
When I get into this funk I feel less enamoured of everything. Mentally I feel insufficient and my spirit feels undernourished. I need the stimulation this blog gives me and when I’m not posting I feel like a hungry man walking past a free all-you-can-eat buffet.
I have been contemplating a rework of some of my already published works: my Statement of Faith, and my treatise on Christian Liberty. I’ve considered for some time that both of these works would benefit from a serious rehash, cleaning them up, expanding on points made and adding things that I had left out.
However, if anyone out there has any ideas that could inspire me to delve into the fabulous world of intellectual exercise, I would be grateful for the nudge.
BTW – did you ever notice that when you use the spell-check on a blog post the word “blog” always comes up? Shouldn’t that be part of a ‘blog dictionary’?
“Seven Blunders of the World” May 20, 2009
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1. Wealth without work
2. Pleasure without conscience
3. Knowledge without character
4. Commerce without morality
5. Science without humanity
6. Worship without sacrifice
7. Politics without principle
—Mahatma Gandhi
How to stay young March 24, 2009
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1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay ‘them’
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. ‘An idle mind is the Devil’s workshop.’ ……And the Devil’s name is Alzheimer’s.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don’t take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love, that you love them, at every opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER : Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
Blogging… February 17, 2009
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Love is… February 14, 2009
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A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, ‘What does love mean?’ The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:
‘When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.’ Rebecca- age 8
‘When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.’ Billy – age 4
‘Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.’ Chrissy – age 6
‘Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.’ Terri – age 4
‘Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.’ Danny – age 7
‘Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss.’ Emily – age 8
‘Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.’ Bobby – age 7
‘Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.’ Noelle – age 7
‘Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.’ Tommy – age 6
‘During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn’t scared anymore.’ Cindy – age 8
‘My mommy loves me more than anybody You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night..’ Clare – age 6
‘Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.’ Elaine-age 5
‘Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.’ Chris – age 7
‘Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day. ‘ Mary Ann – age 4
‘I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.’ Lauren – age 4
‘Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn’t think it’s gross.’ Mark – age 6
‘You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.’ Jessica – age 8
Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman’s yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, ‘Nothing, I just helped him cry.’
About Tuesday Morning… February 10, 2009
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Tuesday Morning is a leading closeout retailer of upscale, decorative home accessories, housewares and famous-maker gifts in the United States. The Company opened its first store in 1974 and currently operates 860 stores in 45 states. Tuesday Morning is nationally known for bringing its more than 9.0 million loyal customers a unique treasure hunt of high-end, first quality, brand name merchandise…never seconds or irregulars…at prices well below those of department and specialty stores and catalogues.
When shopping at Tuesday Morning customers can expect:
- Identical or similar inventory to that found in better catalogs, upscale department stores, or specialty boutiques
- A merchandise mix divided into major categories, including upscale decorative accessories, rugs, lamps, books, crystal and glassware, china, luggage, luxury bed and bath linens, toys, gourmet foods and cookware, flatware, and seasonal items such as greenery, trim, Christmas wrap and decorations, or lawn and garden furniture and accessories
- Well-known and nationally advertised manufacturers and name brands from Europe and across the world
- Casual, self-serve in-store atmosphere with a no-frills presentation
Yes, this was a shameless plug, but can you blame a person?
With prices starting at 50-80% off retail, a shopper can find multitudes of needed and wanted items and save tons of money. In today’s economy saving every cent you can is important and being able to get quality merchandise in the process is simply intelligent consumerism.
Cure for a rough day… February 6, 2009
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Just in case you are having a rough day, here is a stress management technique recommended in the latest psychological journals.
Funny thing is ……it works.
1.) Picture yourself near a stream in the mountains.
2.) Birds are chirping in the cool mountain air.
3.) No one knows your secret place.
4.) You are in total seclusion from the hectic place called the world.
5.) The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.
6.) The water is crystal clear.
7.) You can easily make out the face of the person you are holding under the water.
See you are already smiling…
