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Jesus can change the foulest sinner into the finest saint. Being ready for Christ’s return shows we are either disinterested or delighted. If Christ is the Way, we waste time traveling any other. Try Jesus before you reject Him. Christ has replaced the dark door of death with the shining gate of life. Jesus is…
Ironies of Life: Both sugar and vinegar are preservatives, so it seems to boil down to whether you want to be pickled or in a jam. If you build a large business, you’re a sinister influence; if you don’t, you’re a failure. We blame bad luck on others but take credit for good luck for…
Kindness is like snow–it beautifies everything it covers. A good rule for going through life is to keep the heart a little softer than the head. A lot of people mean well, but their meanness is greater than their wellness. Compassion offers whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others. The closer Christians get…
Outliving Zeal None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. Aspects of Aging One of the most disturbing aspects of aging is the growing inability to recall vitally important information—such as the gross national product of Liberia, the Greek alphabet, and where you put your slippers. This affliction becomes particularly pronounced when you…
Too Many Beetles Too busy? Distracted? When we attempt to do too many things at once we often get rattled and accomplish even less. The story is told of young Charles Darwin that one day he was eagerly holding one rare beetle in his right fist, another in his left and then suddenly he caught…
If You Want to See the Angels Have you ever seen an angel? Dr. S. W. Mitchell thought he had. Dr. Mitchell was a well-known neurologist in Philadelphia. After one very tiring day, he retired early, but he was awakened by a persistent knocking at the door. It was a little girl, poorly dressed and…
Hell is truth seen too late. Hell is prepared for those who prepare for it by rejecting Christ. There are good parking places on the road to hell. Every soul winner believes in hell. Those trying to prove there is no hell usually have a reason for it. If more hell was preached in the…
Health: Good humor is the health of the soul. Remember when no medicine was any good unless it tasted terrible? Never argue with a doctor; he has inside information. Just when we learn to take things with a grain of salt, the doctor puts us on a salt-free diet. A prune is a plum that…
Happiness is when you see your husband’s old girlfriend and she’s fatter than you. There are few dark days ahead for those who have learned to spread sunshine. Happiness is like your shadow. Run after it and you will never catch it, but keep your face to the sun and it will follow you. Some…
Habits are either the best of servants or the worst of masters. Some folks are always punctual in being late. Little and often make much. We first make our habits, then our habits make us. Bad habits, man’s mortal enemies, must be slain or they will slay him. The chains of habit are usually too…