Month: February 2009

No stage acting

February 27, 2009 | 5 comments

I’ve been studying the Sermon on the Mount, and have especially noticed the severe words Jesus Christ has for hypocrites. A hypocrite is one who says one thing but does another. In one of the commentaries I read, the author

Funny cat story

February 26, 2009 | 2 comments

I heard a humorous testimony in church tonight you might get a kick out of reading. A woman was relating how the family cat always plunked down wherever they happened to be. For example, if one was reading the paper,

Time to redefine success

February 25, 2009 | 2 comments

One of the rich opportunities the present economic turmoil has provided mankind is the chance to redefine success. All too often success has been measured in material terms, such as in the size of one’s paycheck, the number of bedrooms

Not in a crisis

February 23, 2009 | 3 comments

President Obama and associates are using the word “crisis” frequently these days in reference to the economy. If one were to listen very attentively, one might start to believe lack and suffering are unavoidable and then live out those beliefs

Just for fun…

February 20, 2009 | 5 comments

Happy workout! EXERCISE ROUTINE Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-lb potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there