TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN A man asked his pastor, "Do you think I will be able to recognize my wife in heaven." His pastor answered, "No, I don't think so. From the distance you'll be…
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QUESTIONABLE SACRIFICES Why is it that men are always so willing to give their women the moon, the stars, and the sun? Aren't these things that God has already given us for free?
how to get along with your in-laws 1. Look for good points in your in-laws. 2. When in-laws take an interest in your life and give advice, do what you would do if a friend…
NEED THAT LITTLE SO MUCH It can be said of young children, as it has been said of the elderly, that they need so little from us, but they need that little so much. From…
SIBLING RIDDLE Question: A man has a natural brother and a natural sister, but he says that he is not their brother. Then what is he? Answer: A liar!
BORN WITH ALL THOSE DEFECTS Dr. C. Everett Koop, tells in his memoirs of being the Surgeon General about one child he had to operate on that most surgeons who saw him said there was…
MARRIAGE PROBLEMS Dr. Ray Mossholder wrote in his excellent book entitled Marriage Plus, "Ninety percent of the friction in marriage is caused by one of three things: -- wrong timing; -- wrong setting; -- wrong…
conflict resolution There has to be a better way of handling conflict in the marriage than losing control and getting angry! Someone, I do not know who, came up with the so-called CLASP method of…
MARRIAGE CONFLICT GUIDELINES 1. Leave off with the use of "you" as much as possible. 2. Couple criticisms with solution. Condemnation without hope crushes. 3. Do not compare your mate with someone else. 4. Avoid…
MORAL SOCIETIES Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens. -- Daniel Webster (1782 - 1852) From a speech by Daniel Webster in 1820
WE CAN MAKE HISTORY We can live off of our memories; Or we can make history. From T. Parker, O'Fallon, Missouri
BEN FRANKLIN ON PEACE He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees. -- Ben Franklin
AMERICA'S NEW PROFOUND ISSUES The Pope is giving an interview to news reporters: "During my trip to the United States, I hope to address some of the profound issues facing all Americans." One reporter asks…
JUST GOVERNMENT No government is respectable which is not just. Without unspotted purity of public faith, without sacred public principle, fidelity, and honor, no machinery of laws, can give dignity to political society. -- Daniel…
THOMAS PAINE ON FREEDOM THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it…
CHRISTIAN PATRIOTS To the distinguished character of a patriot, it should be our highest glory to laud the more distinguished character of a Christian. -- General George Washington
SUPREME COURT MISGIVINGS "What's a smart guy like me doing in a place like this?" -- Judge Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.
NO DIVINE COMMITTEE We are told that Texas Congressman Bill Archer displays a plaque in his office that keeps government in perspective. It reads: "God so loved the world that He did not send a…
ACCOUNTABLE LEADERSHIP Integrity is the foundation of a leader's life. Accountability is the cornerstone. By John Maxwell at the Promise Keepers Clergy Conference on February 13, 1996
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ON LIBERTY They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -- Benjamin Franklin From the Historical Review of Pennsylvania
