The One True God
The Pantheon in Rome is a magnificent circular structure that was built in 27 BC and completely reconstructed by the emperor Hadrian about ad 120. Its purpose was to unite the conquered peoples of the empire by providing a central place for their gods. When Christians were offered a niche for a statue of Jesus, they replied, "Never! He cannot stand beside gods that are not true."
Nothing For Something
If you're looking for a great deal, you'll want to carefully examine the ad for a national donut store chain:
Senior Secrets
Gerontologist Donald Murphy says that people over 65 who feel good and have no symptoms of illness may be spending too much time in doctors' offices. If seniors are feeling healthy, according to Dr. Murphy, they'll benefit more from exercising and enjoying life than from expensive and time-consuming health screens.
Worldliness
What is the "world" that John warned us about? (1 Jn. 2:15). Some have identified it as a list of questionable activities that religious people ought to shun. But it's not as easy as that. John wasn't talking about mere outward behavior; he was referring to our deepest motives.
Fear And Faith
I agree with the statement "Faith chases out fear, or fear chases out faith." But I also know that no believer is immune to panic or terror.
A Christian Lifestyle
He was a remarkable person. Author of 150 books, Toyohiko Kagawa was a teacher, a poet, a philosopher, a scientist, and an evangelist. He wrote on various subjects ranging from scientific studies to theological issues.
Make Them Proud
As parents, we desperately want to be proud of our children, but perhaps our first concern should be making them proud of us.
Good News, Bad News
A teacher tells her young students, "Class, I'm going down the hall for a few minutes. I don't expect to be away long. I'm sure there won't be any trouble. I'm trusting you to work on your assignments while I'm gone."
The God Of Creation
Many years ago Sir Isaac Newton made a working model of our solar system. At its center was a large golden ball representing the sun, and revolving around it were the planets—smaller spheres attached at the ends of rods of varying lengths.
