Shakespeare Missed It
According to William Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice, mercy drops down like "gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath: it is twice blessed; it blesseth him that gives and him that takes."
What Color Is God?
What color is God? That's the question James McBride, an African-American author and musician, asked his Jewish mother when he was a boy. His autobiography contains the following story: Walking home from church one day, he asked her if God was black or white. She replied, "God is not black. God is not white. God is the color of water. Water doesn't have a color." That was indeed a wise response.
Lovers Of The Book
A bibliophile—that's what we call a lover of books. Some of us gladly confess that we are booklovers with a book-reading addiction.
We Can't Fool God
What sin did Jesus condemn more than any other sin? Hypocrisy—especially the flagrant, self-congratulatory kind practiced by the religious leaders of His day.
Mr. Eternity
Eternity! Is there any concept more awesome? Our minds simply can't grasp the idea of endless existence.
Everyday Blessings
Missionary Benjamin Weir was held hostage in Lebanon and imprisoned under miserable conditions for 16 months. In his first interview after his release, he was asked how he spent his time and how he dealt with boredom and despair. His answer stunned the reporters. He simply said, "Counting my blessings."
Change The World!
John, do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water, or do you want a chance to change the world?"
Good Deeds Or The Cross?
Do you expect to go to heaven? On what do you base your hope? Your good deeds or the cross of Jesus? Many believe that God in His mercy will forgive all people whose good deeds outweigh their sins. But the gospel of Christ is totally and blessedly different.
Of Pigs And Sheep
When author and preacher David Field arrived at the country church where he was to be the guest speaker, he was introduced to a choir member. He asked her what she did. "I keep pigs," she replied. "How many do you have?" he inquired. Without hesitation she answered, "A hundred and ninety-two at the moment." Laughingly he responded, "Really? Are you certain of that?" With indignation she retorted, "Of course I'm sure. I've got names for all of them, haven't I?"
