Illustrations, humor, poetry and quotations vol 12

ILLUSTRATIO S, HUMOR, POETRY A D
QUOTATIO S VOL 12
COMPILED A D EDITED BY GLE PEASE
A
AME
"For all the promises of God in Him are yea, and in Him Amen,
unto the glory of God by us" (II Corinthians 1:20).
The word "amen" is a most remarkable word. It was
transliterated directly from the Hebrew into the Greek of the ew
Testament, then into Latin and into English and many other
languages, so that it is practically a universal word. It has
been called the best-known word in human speech.
The word is directly related--in fact, almost identical--to the
Hebrew word for "believe" (aman), or "faithful." Thus, it came
to mean "sure" or truly," an expression of absolute trust and
confidence. When one believes God, he indicates his faith by an
"amen." When God makes a promise, the believer's response is
"amen"--"so it will be!" In the ew Testament, it is often
translated "verily" or "truly." When we pray according to His
Word and His will, we know God will answer, so we close with an
"amen," and so also do we conclude a great hymn or anthem of
praise and faith.
The word is even a title of Christ Himself. The last of His
letters to the seven churches begins with a remarkable salutation
by the glorified Lord: "These things saith the Amen, the
faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of
God" (Revelation 3:14). We can be preeminently certain that His
Word is always faithful and true, because He is none other than
the Creator of all things, and thus He is our eternal "Amen."
As our text reminds us, every promise of God in Christ is "yea
and amen," as strong an affirmation of truth as can be expressed
in the Greek language.
It is, therefore, profoundly meaningful that the entire Bible
closes with an "amen." "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
with you all. Amen" (Revelation 22:21), assuring everyone who
reads these words that the whole Book is absolutely true and
trustworthy. Amen!

AMERICA
The United States and its citizens
French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought
for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers,
her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her
rich mines, her vast world commerce, her public school system, and in her
institutions of higher learning--and it was not there. I looked for it in her democratic
Congress and her matchless Constitution--and it was not there. ot until I went into
the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I
understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because America is
good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great!"
Alexis de Tocqueville
Last year I compiled the Index of Leading Cultural Indicators, a statistical portrait
of American behavioral trends of the past three decades. Among the findings: Since
1960, while the gross domestic product has nearly tripled, violent crime has
increased at least 560%. Divorces have more than doubled. The percentage of
children in single-parent homes had tripled. And by the end of the decade 40% of
all American births and 80% of minority births will occur out of wedlock. These are
not good things to get used to.
In 1940 teachers identified the top problems in America's schools as: Talking out of
turn, chewing gum, making noise and running in the hall. In 1990, teachers listed
drugs, alcohol, pregnancy, suicide, rape and assault. These are not good things to
get used to, either.
There is a coarseness, a callousness and a cynicism to our era. The worst of it has to
do with our children. Our culture seems almost dedicated to the corruption of the
young. We have become inured to the cultural rot that is setting in. People are losing
their capacity for shock, disgust and outrage...
The ancients called our problem acedia, an aversion to spiritual things and an
undue concern for the external and the worldly. Acedia also is the seventh capital
sin--sloth--but it does not mean mere laziness. The slothful heart is stepped in the
worldly and carnal, hates the spiritual and wants to be free of its demands.
When the novelist Walker Percy was asked what concerned him most about
America's future, he answered, "Probably the fear of seeing America, with all its
great strength and beuaty and freedom...gradually subside into decay through
default and be defeated, not by the communist movement, but from within, from
weariness, boredom, cynicism, greed and in the end helplessness before its great
problems."
I realize this is a tough indictment. If my diagnosis is wrong, then why, amid our
economic prosperity and military security, do almost 70% of the public say we are
off track? I submit that only when we turn to the right things--enduring, noble,
spiritual things--will life get better.
Most important, we must return religion to its proper place. Religion provides us
with moral bearings, and the solution to our chief problem of spiritual

impoverishment depends on spiritual renewal. The surrendering of strong beliefs, in
our private and public lives, has demoralized society.
Today, much of society ridicules and mocks those who are serious about their faith.
America's only respectable form of bigotry is bigotry against religious people. And
the only reason for hatred of religion is that it forces us to confront matters many
would prefer to ignore.
Today we must carry on a new struggle for the country we love. We must push hard
against an age that is pushing hard against us. If we have full employment and
greater economic growth--if we have cities of gold and alabaster--but our children
have not learned how to walk in goodness, justice and mercy, then the American
experiment, no matter how gilded, will have failed.
Do not surrender. Get mad. Get in the fight. (Exerpts from What Really Ails
America, condensed from a speech by William J. Bennett, delivered Dec 7, 1993 at
the Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C., reprinted in Reader's Digest, April,
1994)
"Greater love hath no man that this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"
(John 15:13).
"When we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son"
(Romans 5:10).
When nations are engaged in deadly strife, it is common for patriots to declare that
he who gives his life for defence of his country may be certain of a home in heaven
because of having made the supreme sacrifice. This teaching is in accord with the
principles of the Moslem religion and not with true Christianity. Mahomet promised
his fanatical followers a place in Paradise if they died for the faith in conflict with
the "infidels" who rejected his teachings. Patriotism is a virtue of which any man
may well be proud.
But patriotism, praiseworthy as it is from the human standpoint, will never fit the
soul for the presence of God. It can never wash away the guilt of sin. The testimony
of Edith Cavell, the brave British nurse who was killed by the Germans during the
former world war, is well worth considering in this connection.
This nobel woman was born in Swardeston, orfold, on December 4, 1865. She
entered the London Hospital for nurses' training in 1895. In 1907 she was appointed
first matron of the Berkendael Medical Institute at Brussels, Belgium. This became
the Red Cross Hospital in Belgium at the outbreak of the conflict in 1914. From
August of that year, until August, 1915, urse Cavell helped to care for wounded
French, Belgian, English and German soldiers alike. She ministered faithfully even
to those who had fallen while fighting against her own nation. aturally, her
sympathies were with the Allies, and in cooperation with the efforts of Prince
Reginald de Croy, she aided many derelict English and French soldiers who had
fled from the Germans. These escaped by "underground" methods to the Dutch
frontier, where, with the aid of guides, they were conveyed across to Britain. When
some of these fugitives were traced to her house in Brussels, she was immediately
arrested and after a court-martial was sentenced to face a firing-squad. All her
kindness to the German wounded was forgotten. Her captors considered her a spy
and treated her accordingly.
Just before the bandage was placed over her eyes, as she stood fearlessly facing the

solders who were about to take her life, she gave a last message to the world. "I am
glad," she said, "to die for my country. But as I stand here I realize as never before
that patriotism is not enough." Then she went on to give a clear, definite testimony
to her personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and her assurance of salvation, not
through laying down her life for others, but because He laid down His life for her.
In perfect composure, she submitted to the bandaging of her eyes and, in a few
moments fell, pierced by many German bullets.
Her words, patriotism is not enough! have spoken loudly to may in the years that
have gone since she died a martyr to her convictions.
"What more is needed?" you may ask. The answer is "Christ!" It is through faith in
Him alone that the soul is saved and heaven assured. Illustrations of Bible Truth by
H.A. Ironside Moody Press, 1945 Page 60-61
I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible to have a moral community or
nation without faith in God, because without it everything rapidly comes down to
"me," and "me" alone is meaningless. Today Americans have stopped acting in
terms of their own moral, ethical and religious beliefs and principles. They've
stopped acting on what they knew was right -- and the "me" has become the
measure of everything. However, moral societies are the only ones that work. If
anyone thinks there is not a direct and invaluable relationship between personal
integrity in a society and that society's prosperity, that person has simply not
studied history. And this should not surprise us. Great moral societies, built upon
faith in God, honor, trust, and the law blossom because they are harmonious;
because people love or at least respect their fellowman; because, finally, they have a
common belief in something beyond themselves. It simplifies life immensely; you do
not waste and spend your days fighting for turf, for privilege, for money and power
over your fellowman.
Alexis de Tocqueville said it best when he realized even at the very beginning of our
national life, "America is great because America is good. If America ceases to be
good, she will cease to be great." - Georgia Anne Geyer, Bits & Pieces, September
17, 1992, Page 23-24
AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY
1.
America is being inoculated with a mild form of Christianity
that is making it's citizens immune to the real thing. There are
several types of this religious false Christianity.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CHRISTIANITY - an obsession that makes God a good
"pepper-upper" and religion a comforting thought. It's devotees see
theology as a waste of time; shutter at the mention of sin; go to
church to seek psycho-religious adjustment for tension and
frustration. There heaven is health and wealth.
SOCIAL CHRISTIANITY - a good time religion with special appeal to
those who cannot get into lodges, clubs, or the society column.
It expresses itself in a round of socials, banquets, or - in its

more liberal manifestations - theater parties, dances and bridge.
POLITICAL CHRISTIANITY - a reform movement with a social gospel,
that is so busy with surveys, committee meetings, projects,
campaigns, etc., to clean up society that individuals are
starving to death for spiritual food.
EMOTIONAL CHRISTIANITY - a type of inoculation that gives the
patient divine thrills and mystical exaltations, but often leaves
him spiritually dead.
ATAVISTIC CHRISTIANITY - a sort of religious loyalty to the
beliefs of our dead forebears. The Chinese have it in a bit
different form and call it ancestor worship.
SACRAMENTAL CHRISTIANITY - a blind loyalty to certain rites or
ceremonies, the faithful performance of which is supposed to give
one a "pass" to glory. Its devotees have a "form of godliness,"
but "deny the power thereof."
THEOLOGICAL CHRISTIANITY - an intellectual and coldly scientific
acceptance of the abstract truth in the New Testament Scriptures.
Those who have been immunized by this serum can split hairs with
the same finesse that Nero played his fiddle while Rome burned.
A very large proportion of the American people are professedly
religious, but their religion is not deep, vital, real! It does
not grip the whole man and change and transform him into a new
creature in Jesus Christ.
- Robert G. Lee, SERMONIC LIBRARY, pp. 38-39.
2. "For many people today the problem is not false religion, but
a total lack of any religious views at all. They may say, "Yes,
I believe in God," when a Gallup poll is taken -- but He has no
influence on their lives. They are what someone termed
"practical atheists" living life just as if God did not exist."
- Billy Graham, _Approaching Hoofbeats_, p. 106.
AMERICANS
1. Love of God: We have an idea in this country that God has changed to
accommodate Himself for Americans. We have an idea that we Americans are God’s
chosen people, and God loves us more than any other people and that we are God’s
blessed. I tell you that God doesn’t love us any more than He does the Russians. He
doesn’t love us any more than he does the Chinese. He doesn’t love us any more that
he does the Africans. God doesn’t love us any more than any other people.
Billy Graham, Charlotte Crusade, 1958.
AMUSEME T
Think about the word amusement for a moment. Do you know what the
word really means. The word "muse" means to think. When you put an
"a" in front of a word it means the opposite. "Amuse" literally means

"not to think." An amusement is something you can do without
thinking.
We need to be very careful what we are exposing our minds to while
we are being amused, because the tendency is to not think about it.
-Mike Minix
2. Amusement to an observing mind is study. (Benjamin Disraeli)
Life is worth living, but only if we avoid the amusements of grown-up people.
(Robert Lynd)
Life would be tolerable but for its amusements. (George Bernard Shaw)
The mind ought sometimes to be diverted, that it may return the better to thinking.
(Phaedrus)
The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy pavement. (Ed Howe)
The real character of a man is found out by his amusements. (Joshua Reynolds)
True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two
are ever united. (Humboldt)
When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me
more than I with her. (Michel de Montaigne)
You can't live on amusement. It is the froth on water--an inch deep and then the
mud. (George MacDonald)
A ALOGY
EXAMPLES:
Anchor traditional symbol of Jesus. Heb. 6:19 -internal anchors. Ant: wisodm,
forsight, industriousness. Prov.6:6 Ashes: symbol of inevitability of human death.
symbol of repentance Jonah 3:6 Ass....symbol of peace Avocado: truth...concealed
beneath the "peelings" Barnacles: attach, live off of, Bird (dove)....spirit.
Blindfolded woman with scales.....Justice( weighs facts impartially Blood...life; spilt
blood...death Bull: power and strength. Isa.10:13 or Rev.4:6,7 Butterfly.
resurrection, eternal, free and indestructible. Candy cane: white is purity, red is
sacrifice; crook is servant. Wide red stripe is Jesus, narrow ones are us. Cocoon
(chrysalis) dark, not free. Circle (Jung), no end/ circus comes from/ Chambered
autilus ....growth Colors: red, anger; green, envy; blue, depression; Compass:
points us in the right direction. Inner compass. With out it we get lost. Counterfeits:
love (sex, infatuation, conditional) Religion (no faith) Joy,(happiness, quick fix)
Cross: discloses enemies for what they are, symbol of suffering and of joy, Cupid.
symbol of love. Wounded by one of his arrows made one fall in love. Cupid,
wounded by one of his own arrows fell in love with a mortal princess, Psyche.
Dog...traditional symbol for faith in the church. Dominicans (Domini canes, "dogs
of the Lord") Symbol originates from the fact that a canine-like Canaanite woman
once literally dogged Jesus for his help. Robert L. Short, The Parables of Peanuts
Dove....peace , Holy Spirit Matt. 3:13 Egg: innocent, confident, patient, self love,
content, something in us never dies. Fig tree/ symbol of promise. Fish symbol of
Christians Fly specs on window....look beyond the fly specs on the window. Increase
your vision/horizons Grafting, stock, scion , connection, shared fluids, Grindstone
either grinds or polishes....our choice. Holly symbol for peace and joy Horse is a
symbol of war. Human body: the body of Christ 1 Cor 12 -Agrippa: fable of hand
and feet rebelling against the stomach...whole body fell

-Plato: head=citadel; neck=isthmus between head and body; heart=fountain;
lanes=veins.
-Buddha: dagoba is built in form of man in meditation.
Justify: In printers language means to set type in such a way the all full lines are of
equal length. Lines are in right relationship with each other. Lamb: Jesus, (the lamb
of God) Lenses: magnifying, seems larger/ telescope, seems closer, further ahead/
astigmatic, not clear Key hole perspective/ rear view mirrow/ microscope, analyze,
Light: symbol of life
See category on light. -Torah = light
Lock: ship goes through lock. Ship doesn't change but it's perspective does.
uplifting. Lotus flower: symbol of enlighting....grows out of mud. (Buddha) mirror
(carnival fun house, distort) concave, diminish; convex enlarge; only gives back
what it takes in. Mask: myth is a mask of God/ we hide behind many masks Pearl:
wisodm, treasure, truth. Job 28;18 Palm.....royalty. A broken palm was on Roman
coins, symbolizing breaking Israel. Pilgrim: Many departures, not sure where, when
or how they'll end up/ people with vision/ in great transition/ deep faith/ give
thanks/ forward looking, simple, Pit the ultimate pit was Sheol or Hell Plumb line.
used figuratively ... God testing the uprightness of people. Amos 7:7-9 Pointer:
religion points us/ too often the pointers become more important than that which is
pointed to. The only real hope is found beyond the pointers themselves. Postcards:
we are all God's postcards...God writes his messages on all of us to others. Pretzels:
from Latin meaning little arms Used because no eggs or fat eaten during Lent.
Radar: out side direction vs. gyroscope which is inside direction. Recycling
Remnant: small part that hangs on. Right hand. a position of power. Matt.25:31-46
River: symbol for church.( can be wide, energy, deep, moving, impacts, raging....or
can be shallow, narrow, meandering, stagnant, dead) Underground river....God's
grace...no matter how dry, we may tap into it; springs up from unlikely places. Salt:
flavor, medicinal, sacrificial practices, fertilizer, gives zest, preservative,
- a little bit goes a long way
- mixes with common things
- "You are the salt of the earth" is a job description, not a compliment.
- Used to consummate covenants
- If it loses its taste.... aCl never changes but if it did.....
Scion Seed: is a promise (to give when grown and fruited) Serpent: First seen as the
instrument of temptation in Garden of Eden. Then the serpent became a symbol of
salvation when Moses is told by God to make a bronze serpent,etc ( um.21:9) . Also
used as a symbol of wisdom. (Matt 10:16) Shadow...dark self within Jung Sheep
(and goats) In Syria in Jesus' day, all sheep were white and all goats were black .
We are the sheep of his pasture. We are lost bewildered, etc. Shepherd...symbol of
love: courage, sacrifice for the sheep, caring, patience, vigilance, fearless, Shepherd
is one who leads you to where you've never been before.
There is much today that reminds us of bleating sheep rather than the voice of a
shepherd. tapestry: we only see one side Teeter totter Vine: Israel is vine gone wild:
Jer3:21; Ezek 15:1-6; Hosea 10:1 water: power to create, move, cleanse, give life,
empower. Web....synergy, connections Window: be a window through which others
see new meaning. Yin and Yang......(Korean flag) opposite bonded are stronger than
when separated. Yin=feminie; Yang=masculine. Yoke: symbol of bondage,

servitude, submission, obedience,
A GELOLOGY
archai: rulers (1 Cor 15:24; Eph 1:21; 3:10; 6:12; Col 1:16;
2:10, 15)
exousiai: authorities (1 Cor 15:24; Eph 1:21; 3:10; 6:12; Col
1:16; 2:10, 15)
dunameis: powers (Rom 8:38; 1 Cor 15:24; Eph 1:21)
kuriotes: dominions (Eph 1:21; Col 1:16)
thronoi: thrones (Col 1:16)
archontes: leaders, princes (1 Cor 2:6)
kosmokratores: world rulers (Eph 6:12)
John Paton was a missionary in the ew Hebrides Islands. One
night hostile natives surrounded the mission station, intent on
burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and his wife
prayed during that terror-filled night that God would deliver
them. When daylight came they were amazed to see their attackers
leave. A year later, the chief of the tribe was converted to
Christ. Remembering what had happened, Paton asked the chief what
had kept him from burning down the house and killing them. The
chief replied in surprise, "Who were all those men with you
there?" Paton knew no men were present--but the chief said he
was afraid to attack because he had seen hundreds of big men in
shining garments with drawn swords circling the mission station.
ANGELS
Well, I just got back from the New Age - Body, Mind, Spirit, and
Earth Expo here in Atlanta. I came across something I thought
some of you might be interested in as an illustration
of the false religion that is misleading some people. The
following is a quote from a product put out by a company called
Angel Technologies:
ANGEL SEEDS
These Angels Seeds can heal and illuminate our planet Earth
with vitalizing, healing, purifying, and uplifting spiritual
energies.
When you follow the instructions below, Angels connected to
the seeds will come into your presence. Each seed has an
Angel, a non-physical spiritual being, that is waiting to be
called into service by you or your friends. When you activate
them, they quickly expand to fill an area of about 45 feet in
diameter with spiritual healing and purifying energies. They
will continually spread Earth-healing spiritual energies in

all directions. Each of the activated Angels will continue to
uplift and purify their surrounding environment and people in
their vicinity for many years.
Angel Seeds are great to activate by yourself and, even more
powerfully, in groups of people.
INSTRUCTIONS TO ACTIVATE THE ANGEL SEEDS:
1.) Remove one or more Angel Seeds, you wish to activate, from
the package.
2.) Hold the Seed(s) in your hand(s) and speak out loud the
following activation phrase: "Please begin to Heal the
Earth now!"
3.) Experience the expanding, positive presence of the
blossoming Angel that you have helped bring into this
world.
4.) Plant or place the seed, with the Earth-Healing Angel
hovering around and above it, anyplace that can use
improvement.
Angel Seeds are to be spread and planted around the world.
Feel free to place or toss them anywhere, mail them to
friends, and give them as gifts. Feel free to spread them far
and wide. In this way, you can help to uplift the planet and
your friends. Have fun with the Angels. And thank you for
helping to heal our Earth.
- Submitted by Bill Gordon
2. A GEL (A spirit, Greek: a messenger)
- - APPEARA CES OF...... To Abraham: ... Ge 18:2; 22:11-18
...... To Hagar, in the wilderness: ... Ge 16:7
...... To Lot, in Sodom: ... Ge 19:1-17
...... To Jacob, in his various visions: ... Ge 28:12
...... To Moses: ... Ex 3:2
...... To the Israelites: ... Ex 14:19; Judges 2:1-4
...... To Balaam: ... u 22:31
...... To Joshua, "the captain of the Lord's host,": ... Jos 5:15
...... To Gideon: ... Judges 6:11-22
...... To Manoah: ... Judges 13:6,15-20
...... To David, at the threshing floor of Araunah: ... 2Sa 24:16,17; 1Ch 21:15,16
...... To Elijah: ... 1Ki 19:5
...... To Elisha while he lay under the juniper tree: ... 2Ki 6:16,17
...... To Daniel, in the lions' den: ... Da 6:22; 8:16; 9:21; 10:5-10,16,18; 12:5-7
...... To Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the fiery furnace: ... Da 3:25,28
...... To Zechariah, in a vision: ... Zech. 2:3; 3:1,2; 4:1
...... To Joseph, in a dream: ... Mt 1:20; 2:13,19
...... At the transfiguration of Jesus: ... Mt 17:3; Lu 9:30,31

...... To Mary, concerning Jesus: ... Lu 1:26-38
...... To Zacharias: ... Lu 1:11-20,26-38
...... To the shepherds: ... Lu 2:9-11,13,14
...... To Jesus, after His temptation: ... Mt 4:11
...... In Gethsemane: ... Lu 22:43
...... At the tomb of Jesus: ... Mt 28:2-5; Mr 16:5-7; Lu 24:23; John 20:12
...... At the ascension: ... Ac 1:10,11
...... To Peter and John, while in prison: ... Ac 5:19
...... To Philip: ... Ac 8:26
...... To Cornelius, in a dream: ... Ac 10:3,30-32
...... To Peter, in prison: ... Ac 12:7-11
...... To Paul, on the way to Damascus: ... Ac 27:23
...... To John, on the island of Patmos: ... Re 1:1; 5:2; 7:11; 10:9; 11:1; 17:7; 19:10;
22:8
- - A OU CED
...... The conception of Christ: .... Mt 1:20,21; Lu 1:31
...... The birth of Christ: .... Lu 2:10-12
...... The resurrection of Christ: .... Mt 28:5-7; Lu 24:23
...... The ascension and second coming of Christ: .... Ac 1:11
...... The conception of John the Baptist: .... Lu 1:13,36
- - Are of different orders: ... Isa 6:2; 1Th 4:16; 1Pe 3:22; Jude 1:9; Re 12:7
- - Are subject to Christ: ... Eph 1:21; Col 1:16; 2:10; 1Pe 3:22
- - Are holy: ... Mt 25:31
- - Are elect: ... 1Ti 5:21
- - Are examples of meekness: ... 2Pe 2:11; Jude 1:9
- - Are ministering Spirits: ...1Ki 19:5; Ps 68:17; 104:4; Lu 16:22; Ac 12:7-11; 27:23;
Heb 1:7,14
- - Are innumerable: ... Job 25:3; Heb 12:22
- - Are wise: ... 2Sa 14:20
- - Are obedient: ... Ps 103:20; Mt 6:10; Lu 11:2; 1Pe 3:22; 2Pe 2:11; Jude 1:6
- - Are wise: ... 2Sa 14:17,20
- - Are mighty: ... Ps 103:20
- - Are examples of meekness: ... 2Pe 2:11; Jude 1:9
- - Aspects of: ... Judges 13:6; Isa 6:2; Da 10:6; Mt 28:3
- - Called A GEL OF GOD: ... Ex 14:19; Judges 13:6; 1Sa 29:9; 2Sa 14:17,20;
19:27; Ac 27:23; Ga 4:14
- - Called A GEL OF THE LORD: ... Ge 16:7,9; 22:11; Ex 3:2; u
22:23,25,27,32,35; Judges 2:1; 6:11,12,21,22; 13:3,6,9,13-21; 2Sa 24:16; 1Ki 19:7;
2Ki 1:3,15; 19:35; 1Ch 21:15,18; Ps 34:7; 35:5,6; Zech. 1:11,12; 3:5; 12:8; Mt
1:20,24; 2:13,19; 28:2; Lu 1:11; Ac 5:19; 7:30,35; 8:26; 12:7,23
- - Called A GEL OF HIS PRESE CE: ... Isa 63:9
- - Called MOR I G STARS: ... Job 38:7
- - Celebrate the praises of God: ... Job 38:7; Ps 148:2; Isa 6:3; Lu 2:13,14; Re
5:11,12; 7:11,12
- - Communicate the will of God and Christ: ... Da 8:16,17; 9:21-23; 10:11; 12:6,7;
Mt 2:13,20; Lu 1:19,28; Ac 5:20; 8:26; 10:5; 27:23; Re 1:1
- - Created by God and Christ: ... Ge 2:1; e 9:6; Col 1:16

- - Do not marry: ... Mt 22:30; Mr 12:25; Lu 20:35
- - Elect: ... 1Ti 5:21
- - Execute the purposes of God: ... u 22:22; Ps 103:21; Mt 13:39-42; 28:2; John
5:4; Re 5:2
- - EXECUTE JUDGME TS UPO THE WICKED: ... Ge 19:1-25; 2Sa 24:16,17;
1Ch 21:15,16; 2Ki 19:35; 2Ch 32:21; Isa 37:36; Ps 35:5,6; 78:49; Mt 13:41,42,49,50;
Ac 12:23; 27:23,24; Jude 1:14,15; Re 7:1,2; 9:15; 15:1, 16:1
- - Guard the way to the tree of life: ... Ge 3:24
- - Have charge over the children of God: ... Ps 34:7; 91:11,12; Da 6:22; Mt 18:10
- - Have knowledge of, and interest in, earthly affairs: ... Mt 24:36; Lu 9:31; 15:7,10;
1Ti 5:21; 1Pe 1:12
- - Holy: ... Mt 25:31; Mr 8:38
- - Hosts: ... Ge 2:1; 32:2; Jos 5:14; 1Ch 12:22; Ps 33:6; 103:21; Lu 2:13
- - Immortal: ... Lu 20:36
- - Innumerable: ... De 33:2; 2Ki 6:17; Job 25:3; Ps 68:17; Heb 12:22; Jude 1:14
- - Know and delight in the gospel of Christ: ... Eph 3:9,10; 1Ti 3:16; 1Pe 1:12
- - Law given by: ... Ac 7:53; Ga 3:19; Heb 2:2
- - Medium of revelation to prophets: ... 2Ki 1:15; Da 4:13-17; 8:19; 9:21-27; 10:10-
20; Zech. 1:9-11; Ac 8:26; 23:9; Ga 3:19; Heb 2:2; Re 1:1; 5:2-14; 7:1-3,11-17; 8:2-
13; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 22:6,16
- - Men called angels: ... 2Sa 19:27
- - Mighty: ... Ps 103:20; 2Pe 2:11
- - MI ISTER TO THE RIGHTEOUS: ... Ge 16:7; 24:7,40; Ex 23:20,23; 32:34;
33:2; u 20:16; 1Ki 19:5-8; 2Ki 6:17; 2Ch 18:18; Ps 34:7; 68:17; 91:11,12; 104:4; Ec
5:6; Isa 63:9; Da 6:22; 7:10; Mt 4:6; Lu 4:10,11; 16:22; John 1:51; 5:4; Ac 5:19,20;
10:3-6; 12:7-10; Heb 1:7,14; 13:2
...... Obtained by prayer: ... Mt 26:53; Ac 12:5,7
- - Minister to Christ: ... Mt 4:11; Lu 22:43; John 1:51
- - Minister to Jesus after the temptation: ... Mt 4:11; Mr 1:13; John 1:51
- - Minister to Jesus during his passion: ... Lu 22:43
- - ot to be worshiped: ... Col 2:18; Re 19:10; 22:8,9
- - Obey the will of God: ... Ps 103:20; Mt 6:10
- - Of different orders: ... Isa 6:2; 1Th 4:16; 1Pe 3:22; Jude 1:9; Re 12:7
- - Present at the ascension: ... Ac 1:11
- - Present at the tomb of Jesus: ... Mt 28:2-6
- - Rejoice over every repentant sinner: ... Lu 15:7,10
- - Remonstrates with Balaam: ... u 22:22-27
- - Shall attend Christ at his second coming: ... Mt 16:27; 25:31; Mr 8:38; 2Th 1:7
- - Shall execute the purposes of Christ: ... Mt 13:41; 24:31
- - The law given by the ministration of: ... Ps 68:17; Ac 7:53; Heb 2:2
- - Warns Joseph to escape to Egypt: ... Mt 2:13
- - Will be with Christ at the judgment: ... Mt 13:39,41,49; 16:27; 24:31; 25:31; Mr
13:27
- - Will be with Christ at his second coming: ... Mt 25:31; Mr 8:38; 2Th 1:7; Jude
1:14,15
- - Worship God: ... e 9:6; Phil 2:9-11; Heb 1:6
- - Worship God and Christ: ... e 9:6; Phil 2:9-11; Heb 1:6

ANIMALS
1. S. Parker Cadman, "Personally, I would not give a fig for any man's religion whose
horse, cat, and dog do not feel it benefit."
2. Richard Craven, "Man has done much for the animals; the animal kingdom has done a
thousand times more for man."
3. Longfellow
Among the noblest in the land,
Though he may count himself the least,
That man I honor and revere,
Who, without favor, without fear,
In the great city dares to stand,
The friend of every friendless beast.
A IHILISM
Kant's argument is that, while the soul may not be a collection of parts extended in
space (therefore, not an extended quantity), it still has intensive quantity and, like a
sound, it can gradually lose more and more existence until it fades out of existence
altogether.
Is Kant's objection sound? We don't think so. As Roderick Chisholm points out:
(Kant) thought that some things could have more existence than others. It is as
though he thought that there is a path between being and nonbeing, so that one day
you may set out from nonbeing and head in the direction toward being with the
result that the farther you go in that direction the more being you will have. But
surely there is no mean between being and nonbeing. If something is on a certain
path, then that something is. Or if is isn't yet, then it can't be on the path between
being and nonbeing. Of course things can be more or less endowed. But a thing
cannot be more or less endowed with respect to being. What is poorly endowed is
poorly endowed and, therefore, is.
In cases like a sound gradually fading away or a mind gradually losing
consciousness or some other faculties, what is really going on is the alteration of
something that exists, not its gradually ceasing to be. Something can gradually be
altered in the properties it possesses -- you can gradually lose your hearing -- but
something cannot be gradually altered with respect to existence. That is all or
nothing.
Immortality - The Other Side of Death by Gary R. Habermas & J.P. Moreland
Thomas elson Publishers, 1992 Page 14-15
A OYA CE
It happens every time the prof calls a group of students to the board to solve a

physics problem. Someone holds the chalk wrong and sends chills up and down the
spines of everyone in the class with that familiar classroom torture technique:
"squeaky chalk."
Why does a piece of chalk produce that hideous squeal? According to the book, The
Flying Circus of Physics (With Answers), squealing chalk results from the
phenomenon of "stick and slip." Incorrectly held chalk actually sticks to the
blackboard. But when the writer bends the chalk enough, it suddenly slips and
vibrates, sporadically striking the chalkboard and producing that squeal we hear.
As the vibrations decrease, the friction between the chalk and the board increases
until the chalk sticks again and the torture begins once more. Chalk Talk, Campus
Life, December, 1979
Pastor Don Baker relates a story of Rev. Tom Erickson: The public Library has a
system called "Dial-A-Tale." Anytime a young child wants to hear a fairy tale, he
can call the number and a voice comes on reading a short fairy tale to the listening
young ear. However, the number is only one digit different from Rev. Tom
Erickson. Because the small fingers often make a mistake, Tom gets frequent calls
from a child listening for a fairy tale. After several unsuccessful attempts to explain
a wrong number to the small child, Tom felt he had only one alternative. He
obtained a copy of Three Little Pigs, and set it by the phone. ow, whenever a child
calls, he simply reads them the tale. A beautiful illustration of yielding personal
rights. he didn't, as you might have thought, change his telephone number to avoid
the "invasion of his privacy."
B
BOLDNESSBOLDNESSBOLDNESSBOLDNESS
Hugh Lattimer once preached before King Henry VIII. Henry wasHugh Lattimer once preached before King Henry VIII. Henry wasHugh Lattimer once preached before King Henry VIII. Henry wasHugh Lattimer once preached before King Henry VIII. Henry was
greatly displeased by the boldness in the sermon and orderedgreatly displeased by the boldness in the sermon and orderedgreatly displeased by the boldness in the sermon and orderedgreatly displeased by the boldness in the sermon and ordered
Lattimer to preach again on the following Sunday and apologizeLattimer to preach again on the following Sunday and apologizeLattimer to preach again on the following Sunday and apologizeLattimer to preach again on the following Sunday and apologize
for the offence he had given. The next Sunday, after reading hisfor the offence he had given. The next Sunday, after reading hisfor the offence he had given. The next Sunday, after reading hisfor the offence he had given. The next Sunday, after reading his
text, he thus began his sermon: "Hugh Lattimer, dost thou knowtext, he thus began his sermon: "Hugh Lattimer, dost thou knowtext, he thus began his sermon: "Hugh Lattimer, dost thou knowtext, he thus began his sermon: "Hugh Lattimer, dost thou know
before whom thou are this day to speak? To the high and mightybefore whom thou are this day to speak? To the high and mightybefore whom thou are this day to speak? To the high and mightybefore whom thou are this day to speak? To the high and mighty
monarch, the king's most excellent majesty, who can take away thymonarch, the king's most excellent majesty, who can take away thymonarch, the king's most excellent majesty, who can take away thymonarch, the king's most excellent majesty, who can take away thy
life, if thou offendest. Therefore, take heed that thou speakestlife, if thou offendest. Therefore, take heed that thou speakestlife, if thou offendest. Therefore, take heed that thou speakestlife, if thou offendest. Therefore, take heed that thou speakest

not a word that may displease. But then consider well, Hugh,not a word that may displease. But then consider well, Hugh,not a word that may displease. But then consider well, Hugh,not a word that may displease. But then consider well, Hugh,
dost thou not know from whence thou comest--upon Whose messagedost thou not know from whence thou comest--upon Whose messagedost thou not know from whence thou comest--upon Whose messagedost thou not know from whence thou comest--upon Whose message
thou are sent? Even by the great and mighty God, Who is all-thou are sent? Even by the great and mighty God, Who is all-thou are sent? Even by the great and mighty God, Who is all-thou are sent? Even by the great and mighty God, Who is all-
present and Who beholdeth all thy ways and Who is able to castpresent and Who beholdeth all thy ways and Who is able to castpresent and Who beholdeth all thy ways and Who is able to castpresent and Who beholdeth all thy ways and Who is able to cast
thy soul into hell! Therefore, take care that thou deliverestthy soul into hell! Therefore, take care that thou deliverestthy soul into hell! Therefore, take care that thou deliverestthy soul into hell! Therefore, take care that thou deliverest
thy message faithfully." He then preached the same sermon he hadthy message faithfully." He then preached the same sermon he hadthy message faithfully." He then preached the same sermon he hadthy message faithfully." He then preached the same sermon he had
preached the preceeding Sunday--and with considerably morepreached the preceeding Sunday--and with considerably morepreached the preceeding Sunday--and with considerably morepreached the preceeding Sunday--and with considerably more
energy. Evangelism, A Biblical Approach, M. Cocoris, Moody,energy. Evangelism, A Biblical Approach, M. Cocoris, Moody,energy. Evangelism, A Biblical Approach, M. Cocoris, Moody,energy. Evangelism, A Biblical Approach, M. Cocoris, Moody,
1984, p. 1261984, p. 1261984, p. 1261984, p. 126
BOOKS--NEED FOR STUDYBOOKS--NEED FOR STUDYBOOKS--NEED FOR STUDYBOOKS--NEED FOR STUDY
It seems odd that certain who talk so much of what the HolyIt seems odd that certain who talk so much of what the HolyIt seems odd that certain who talk so much of what the HolyIt seems odd that certain who talk so much of what the Holy
Spirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what heSpirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what heSpirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what heSpirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what he
has revealed to others. --C.H. Spurgeonhas revealed to others. --C.H. Spurgeonhas revealed to others. --C.H. Spurgeonhas revealed to others. --C.H. Spurgeon
BORINGBORINGBORINGBORING
British conductor Sir Thomas Beecham wasn't a great admirer of the music of hisBritish conductor Sir Thomas Beecham wasn't a great admirer of the music of hisBritish conductor Sir Thomas Beecham wasn't a great admirer of the music of hisBritish conductor Sir Thomas Beecham wasn't a great admirer of the music of his
fellow Briton, composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. During the rehearsal of a Williamsfellow Briton, composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. During the rehearsal of a Williamsfellow Briton, composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. During the rehearsal of a Williamsfellow Briton, composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. During the rehearsal of a Williams
symphony, Beecham seemed to be doing little more than listlessly beating time. Insymphony, Beecham seemed to be doing little more than listlessly beating time. Insymphony, Beecham seemed to be doing little more than listlessly beating time. Insymphony, Beecham seemed to be doing little more than listlessly beating time. In
fact, he was still beating time after the orchestra had stopped. "Why aren't youfact, he was still beating time after the orchestra had stopped. "Why aren't youfact, he was still beating time after the orchestra had stopped. "Why aren't youfact, he was still beating time after the orchestra had stopped. "Why aren't you
playing?" Beecham mildly asked the first violinist.playing?" Beecham mildly asked the first violinist.playing?" Beecham mildly asked the first violinist.playing?" Beecham mildly asked the first violinist.
"It's finished, Sir Thomas," came the reply."It's finished, Sir Thomas," came the reply."It's finished, Sir Thomas," came the reply."It's finished, Sir Thomas," came the reply.
Beecham looked down at his score. "So it is!"Beecham looked down at his score. "So it is!"Beecham looked down at his score. "So it is!"Beecham looked down at his score. "So it is!"
Today in the WordToday in the WordToday in the WordToday in the Word
September 16, 1993September 16, 1993September 16, 1993September 16, 1993
The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689,The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689,The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689,The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689,
looked up from his notes to observe that his entire congregationlooked up from his notes to observe that his entire congregationlooked up from his notes to observe that his entire congregationlooked up from his notes to observe that his entire congregation
was fast asleep--including the King! Appropriately mortified bywas fast asleep--including the King! Appropriately mortified bywas fast asleep--including the King! Appropriately mortified bywas fast asleep--including the King! Appropriately mortified by
this discovery, he interrupted his sermon to call out, "Lordthis discovery, he interrupted his sermon to call out, "Lordthis discovery, he interrupted his sermon to call out, "Lordthis discovery, he interrupted his sermon to call out, "Lord
Lauderdale, rouse yourself. You snore so loudly that you willLauderdale, rouse yourself. You snore so loudly that you willLauderdale, rouse yourself. You snore so loudly that you willLauderdale, rouse yourself. You snore so loudly that you will
wake the King."wake the King."wake the King."wake the King."
Percentage in a 1985 survey who said that, aside from earning aPercentage in a 1985 survey who said that, aside from earning aPercentage in a 1985 survey who said that, aside from earning aPercentage in a 1985 survey who said that, aside from earning a
living, the reason they work is to keep from getting bored: 54.living, the reason they work is to keep from getting bored: 54.living, the reason they work is to keep from getting bored: 54.living, the reason they work is to keep from getting bored: 54.
Percentage in a 1989 survey who said they are sometimes or oftenPercentage in a 1989 survey who said they are sometimes or oftenPercentage in a 1989 survey who said they are sometimes or oftenPercentage in a 1989 survey who said they are sometimes or often
bored at work: 41. Percentage in a 1990 survey who said they arebored at work: 41. Percentage in a 1990 survey who said they arebored at work: 41. Percentage in a 1990 survey who said they arebored at work: 41. Percentage in a 1990 survey who said they are
generally bored by what goes on in Washington: 48. Percentage ingenerally bored by what goes on in Washington: 48. Percentage ingenerally bored by what goes on in Washington: 48. Percentage ingenerally bored by what goes on in Washington: 48. Percentage in
a 1991 survey of 7th through 12th graders who said they are tireda 1991 survey of 7th through 12th graders who said they are tireda 1991 survey of 7th through 12th graders who said they are tireda 1991 survey of 7th through 12th graders who said they are tired
or bored at school: 70. Percentage in a 1991 survey of teenagers o-3or bored at school: 70. Percentage in a 1991 survey of teenagers o-3or bored at school: 70. Percentage in a 1991 survey of teenagers o-3or bored at school: 70. Percentage in a 1991 survey of teenagers o-3
who said they drink alcohol because they are bored: 25. U.S.who said they drink alcohol because they are bored: 25. U.S.who said they drink alcohol because they are bored: 25. U.S.who said they drink alcohol because they are bored: 25. U.S.
News and World Report, June 24, 1991, p. 14News and World Report, June 24, 1991, p. 14News and World Report, June 24, 1991, p. 14News and World Report, June 24, 1991, p. 14
To make a long story short, yawn.To make a long story short, yawn.To make a long story short, yawn.To make a long story short, yawn.

Director Billy Wilder was asked how he liked a new film. "ToDirector Billy Wilder was asked how he liked a new film. "ToDirector Billy Wilder was asked how he liked a new film. "ToDirector Billy Wilder was asked how he liked a new film. "To
give you an idea," he said, "the film started at eight o'clock.give you an idea," he said, "the film started at eight o'clock.give you an idea," he said, "the film started at eight o'clock.give you an idea," he said, "the film started at eight o'clock.
I looked at my watch at midnight--and it was only 8:15."I looked at my watch at midnight--and it was only 8:15."I looked at my watch at midnight--and it was only 8:15."I looked at my watch at midnight--and it was only 8:15."
Drama critic Clive Barnes's one-word review of a play in LondonDrama critic Clive Barnes's one-word review of a play in LondonDrama critic Clive Barnes's one-word review of a play in LondonDrama critic Clive Barnes's one-word review of a play in London
called "the Cupboard: "Bare."called "the Cupboard: "Bare."called "the Cupboard: "Bare."called "the Cupboard: "Bare."
BREVITYBREVITYBREVITYBREVITY
Usually, by the time a person says, "Well, to make a long storyUsually, by the time a person says, "Well, to make a long storyUsually, by the time a person says, "Well, to make a long storyUsually, by the time a person says, "Well, to make a long story
short," it's too late.short," it's too late.short," it's too late.short," it's too late.
If you would be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as withIf you would be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as withIf you would be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as withIf you would be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as with
sunbeams. The more they are condensed, the deeper they burn. -sunbeams. The more they are condensed, the deeper they burn. -sunbeams. The more they are condensed, the deeper they burn. -sunbeams. The more they are condensed, the deeper they burn. -
-Robert Southey-Robert Southey-Robert Southey-Robert Southey
Former president Calvin Coolidge was known as a man of few words.Former president Calvin Coolidge was known as a man of few words.Former president Calvin Coolidge was known as a man of few words.Former president Calvin Coolidge was known as a man of few words.
Once, at a White House dinner, a woman approached Coolidge andOnce, at a White House dinner, a woman approached Coolidge andOnce, at a White House dinner, a woman approached Coolidge andOnce, at a White House dinner, a woman approached Coolidge and
said, "Mr. President, I have a bet with a friend that I can getsaid, "Mr. President, I have a bet with a friend that I can getsaid, "Mr. President, I have a bet with a friend that I can getsaid, "Mr. President, I have a bet with a friend that I can get
you to say at least three words." Coolidge looked at her andyou to say at least three words." Coolidge looked at her andyou to say at least three words." Coolidge looked at her andyou to say at least three words." Coolidge looked at her and
said, "You lose." quoted in MBI's Today In The Word, November,said, "You lose." quoted in MBI's Today In The Word, November,said, "You lose." quoted in MBI's Today In The Word, November,said, "You lose." quoted in MBI's Today In The Word, November,
1989, p.391989, p.391989, p.391989, p.39
BROKENBROKENBROKENBROKEN
Will Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day heWill Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day heWill Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day heWill Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day he
was entertaining at the Milton H. Berry Institute in Los Angeles, a hospital thatwas entertaining at the Milton H. Berry Institute in Los Angeles, a hospital thatwas entertaining at the Milton H. Berry Institute in Los Angeles, a hospital thatwas entertaining at the Milton H. Berry Institute in Los Angeles, a hospital that
specialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with broken backs and otherspecialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with broken backs and otherspecialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with broken backs and otherspecialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with broken backs and other
extreme physical handicaps. Of course, Rogers had everybody laughing, evenextreme physical handicaps. Of course, Rogers had everybody laughing, evenextreme physical handicaps. Of course, Rogers had everybody laughing, evenextreme physical handicaps. Of course, Rogers had everybody laughing, even
patients in really bad condition; but then he suddenly left the platform and went topatients in really bad condition; but then he suddenly left the platform and went topatients in really bad condition; but then he suddenly left the platform and went topatients in really bad condition; but then he suddenly left the platform and went to
the rest room. Milton Berry followed him to give him a towel; and when he openedthe rest room. Milton Berry followed him to give him a towel; and when he openedthe rest room. Milton Berry followed him to give him a towel; and when he openedthe rest room. Milton Berry followed him to give him a towel; and when he opened
the door, he saw Will Rogers leaning against the wall, sobbing like a child. He closedthe door, he saw Will Rogers leaning against the wall, sobbing like a child. He closedthe door, he saw Will Rogers leaning against the wall, sobbing like a child. He closedthe door, he saw Will Rogers leaning against the wall, sobbing like a child. He closed
the door, and in a few minutes, Rogers appeared back on the platform, as jovial asthe door, and in a few minutes, Rogers appeared back on the platform, as jovial asthe door, and in a few minutes, Rogers appeared back on the platform, as jovial asthe door, and in a few minutes, Rogers appeared back on the platform, as jovial as
before.before.before.before.
If you want to learn what a person is really like, ask three questions: What makesIf you want to learn what a person is really like, ask three questions: What makesIf you want to learn what a person is really like, ask three questions: What makesIf you want to learn what a person is really like, ask three questions: What makes
him laugh? What makes him angry? What makes him weep? These are fairly goodhim laugh? What makes him angry? What makes him weep? These are fairly goodhim laugh? What makes him angry? What makes him weep? These are fairly goodhim laugh? What makes him angry? What makes him weep? These are fairly good
tests of character that are especially appropriate for Christian leaders. I hear peopletests of character that are especially appropriate for Christian leaders. I hear peopletests of character that are especially appropriate for Christian leaders. I hear peopletests of character that are especially appropriate for Christian leaders. I hear people
saying, "We need angry leaders today!" or "The time has come to practice militantsaying, "We need angry leaders today!" or "The time has come to practice militantsaying, "We need angry leaders today!" or "The time has come to practice militantsaying, "We need angry leaders today!" or "The time has come to practice militant
Christianity!" Perhaps, but "the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness ofChristianity!" Perhaps, but "the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness ofChristianity!" Perhaps, but "the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness ofChristianity!" Perhaps, but "the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of
God" (James 1:20).God" (James 1:20).God" (James 1:20).God" (James 1:20).
What we need today is not anger but anguish, the kind of anguish that MosesWhat we need today is not anger but anguish, the kind of anguish that MosesWhat we need today is not anger but anguish, the kind of anguish that MosesWhat we need today is not anger but anguish, the kind of anguish that Moses
displayed when he broke the two tablets of the law and then climbed the mountain todisplayed when he broke the two tablets of the law and then climbed the mountain todisplayed when he broke the two tablets of the law and then climbed the mountain todisplayed when he broke the two tablets of the law and then climbed the mountain to
intercede for his people, or that Jesus displayed when He cleansed the temple andintercede for his people, or that Jesus displayed when He cleansed the temple andintercede for his people, or that Jesus displayed when He cleansed the temple andintercede for his people, or that Jesus displayed when He cleansed the temple and
then wept over the city. The difference between anger and anguish is a broken heart.then wept over the city. The difference between anger and anguish is a broken heart.then wept over the city. The difference between anger and anguish is a broken heart.then wept over the city. The difference between anger and anguish is a broken heart.
It's easy to get angry, especially at somebody else's sins; but it's not easy to look atIt's easy to get angry, especially at somebody else's sins; but it's not easy to look atIt's easy to get angry, especially at somebody else's sins; but it's not easy to look atIt's easy to get angry, especially at somebody else's sins; but it's not easy to look at
sin, our own included, and weep over it.sin, our own included, and weep over it.sin, our own included, and weep over it.sin, our own included, and weep over it.
The Integrity Crisis by Warren W. Wiersbe, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, PageThe Integrity Crisis by Warren W. Wiersbe, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, PageThe Integrity Crisis by Warren W. Wiersbe, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, PageThe Integrity Crisis by Warren W. Wiersbe, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, Page

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In his retirement, Thomas Jefferson founded theIn his retirement, Thomas Jefferson founded theIn his retirement, Thomas Jefferson founded theIn his retirement, Thomas Jefferson founded the
University of Virginia. Because Jefferson trusted that studentsUniversity of Virginia. Because Jefferson trusted that studentsUniversity of Virginia. Because Jefferson trusted that studentsUniversity of Virginia. Because Jefferson trusted that students
would take their studies seriously, the code of discipline waswould take their studies seriously, the code of discipline waswould take their studies seriously, the code of discipline waswould take their studies seriously, the code of discipline was
lax. Unfortunately, his trust proved misplaced when thelax. Unfortunately, his trust proved misplaced when thelax. Unfortunately, his trust proved misplaced when thelax. Unfortunately, his trust proved misplaced when the
misbehavior of students led to a riot in which professors whomisbehavior of students led to a riot in which professors whomisbehavior of students led to a riot in which professors whomisbehavior of students led to a riot in which professors who
tried to restore order were attacked. The following day atried to restore order were attacked. The following day atried to restore order were attacked. The following day atried to restore order were attacked. The following day a
meeting was held between the university's board, of whichmeeting was held between the university's board, of whichmeeting was held between the university's board, of whichmeeting was held between the university's board, of which
Jefferson was a member, and defiant students. Jefferson began byJefferson was a member, and defiant students. Jefferson began byJefferson was a member, and defiant students. Jefferson began byJefferson was a member, and defiant students. Jefferson began by
saying, "This is one of the most painful events of my life," wassaying, "This is one of the most painful events of my life," wassaying, "This is one of the most painful events of my life," wassaying, "This is one of the most painful events of my life," was
overcome by emotion, and burst into tears. Another board memberovercome by emotion, and burst into tears. Another board memberovercome by emotion, and burst into tears. Another board memberovercome by emotion, and burst into tears. Another board member
asked the rioters to come forward and give their names. Nearlyasked the rioters to come forward and give their names. Nearlyasked the rioters to come forward and give their names. Nearlyasked the rioters to come forward and give their names. Nearly
every one did. Later, one of them said, "It was not Mr.every one did. Later, one of them said, "It was not Mr.every one did. Later, one of them said, "It was not Mr.every one did. Later, one of them said, "It was not Mr.
Jefferson's words, but his tears." Today in the Word, March 29,Jefferson's words, but his tears." Today in the Word, March 29,Jefferson's words, but his tears." Today in the Word, March 29,Jefferson's words, but his tears." Today in the Word, March 29,
1993199319931993
Five broken things in the Bible and the results achieved by them:Five broken things in the Bible and the results achieved by them:Five broken things in the Bible and the results achieved by them:Five broken things in the Bible and the results achieved by them:
1) Broken pitchers (Judges 7:18,19) and the light shone out1) Broken pitchers (Judges 7:18,19) and the light shone out1) Broken pitchers (Judges 7:18,19) and the light shone out1) Broken pitchers (Judges 7:18,19) and the light shone out
2) A Broken Box (Mark 14:3) and the ointment was poured out2) A Broken Box (Mark 14:3) and the ointment was poured out2) A Broken Box (Mark 14:3) and the ointment was poured out2) A Broken Box (Mark 14:3) and the ointment was poured out
3) Broken Bread (Matt 14:10) and the hungry were fed3) Broken Bread (Matt 14:10) and the hungry were fed3) Broken Bread (Matt 14:10) and the hungry were fed3) Broken Bread (Matt 14:10) and the hungry were fed
4) A Broken Body (I Cor 11:24) and the world was saved4) A Broken Body (I Cor 11:24) and the world was saved4) A Broken Body (I Cor 11:24) and the world was saved4) A Broken Body (I Cor 11:24) and the world was saved
5) A Broken will (Psa 51:17) and a life of fulfillment in Christ5) A Broken will (Psa 51:17) and a life of fulfillment in Christ5) A Broken will (Psa 51:17) and a life of fulfillment in Christ5) A Broken will (Psa 51:17) and a life of fulfillment in Christ
BUILDBUILDBUILDBUILD
A Builder Or a WreckerA Builder Or a WreckerA Builder Or a WreckerA Builder Or a Wrecker
As I watched them tear a building downAs I watched them tear a building downAs I watched them tear a building downAs I watched them tear a building down
A gang of men in a busy townA gang of men in a busy townA gang of men in a busy townA gang of men in a busy town
With a ho-heave-ho, and a lusty yellWith a ho-heave-ho, and a lusty yellWith a ho-heave-ho, and a lusty yellWith a ho-heave-ho, and a lusty yell
They swung a beam and the side wall fellThey swung a beam and the side wall fellThey swung a beam and the side wall fellThey swung a beam and the side wall fell
I asked the foreman, "Are these men skilled,I asked the foreman, "Are these men skilled,I asked the foreman, "Are these men skilled,I asked the foreman, "Are these men skilled,
And the men you'd hire if you wanted to build?"And the men you'd hire if you wanted to build?"And the men you'd hire if you wanted to build?"And the men you'd hire if you wanted to build?"
He gave a laugh and said, "No, indeed,He gave a laugh and said, "No, indeed,He gave a laugh and said, "No, indeed,He gave a laugh and said, "No, indeed,
Just common labor is all I need."Just common labor is all I need."Just common labor is all I need."Just common labor is all I need."
"I can easily wreck in a day or two,"I can easily wreck in a day or two,"I can easily wreck in a day or two,"I can easily wreck in a day or two,
What builders have taken years to do."What builders have taken years to do."What builders have taken years to do."What builders have taken years to do."
And I thought to myself, as I went my wayAnd I thought to myself, as I went my wayAnd I thought to myself, as I went my wayAnd I thought to myself, as I went my way
Which of these roles have I tried to play?Which of these roles have I tried to play?Which of these roles have I tried to play?Which of these roles have I tried to play?
Am I a builder who works with care,Am I a builder who works with care,Am I a builder who works with care,Am I a builder who works with care,
Measuring life by rule and square?Measuring life by rule and square?Measuring life by rule and square?Measuring life by rule and square?
Am I shaping my work to a well-made planAm I shaping my work to a well-made planAm I shaping my work to a well-made planAm I shaping my work to a well-made plan
Patiently doing the best I can?Patiently doing the best I can?Patiently doing the best I can?Patiently doing the best I can?
Or am I a wrecker who walks to townOr am I a wrecker who walks to townOr am I a wrecker who walks to townOr am I a wrecker who walks to town
Content with the labor of tearing down?Content with the labor of tearing down?Content with the labor of tearing down?Content with the labor of tearing down?

"O Lord let my life and my labors be"O Lord let my life and my labors be"O Lord let my life and my labors be"O Lord let my life and my labors be
That which will build for eternity!"That which will build for eternity!"That which will build for eternity!"That which will build for eternity!"
--Author Unknown--Author Unknown--Author Unknown--Author Unknown
The Increase, 35th Anniversary Issue, 1993, Page 9The Increase, 35th Anniversary Issue, 1993, Page 9The Increase, 35th Anniversary Issue, 1993, Page 9The Increase, 35th Anniversary Issue, 1993, Page 9
BUREAUCRACY, TOP-HEAVYBUREAUCRACY, TOP-HEAVYBUREAUCRACY, TOP-HEAVYBUREAUCRACY, TOP-HEAVY
The Swedish navy felt the need to construct a huge battleship,The Swedish navy felt the need to construct a huge battleship,The Swedish navy felt the need to construct a huge battleship,The Swedish navy felt the need to construct a huge battleship,
with 64 guns set in two decks, for its fleet. The "Vasa" was awith 64 guns set in two decks, for its fleet. The "Vasa" was awith 64 guns set in two decks, for its fleet. The "Vasa" was awith 64 guns set in two decks, for its fleet. The "Vasa" was a
beautiful ship, but it was top-heavy and did not have adequatebeautiful ship, but it was top-heavy and did not have adequatebeautiful ship, but it was top-heavy and did not have adequatebeautiful ship, but it was top-heavy and did not have adequate
ballast. On August 10 it began its maiden voyage from theballast. On August 10 it began its maiden voyage from theballast. On August 10 it began its maiden voyage from theballast. On August 10 it began its maiden voyage from the
Stockholm harbor. While the crew waved to the king and theStockholm harbor. While the crew waved to the king and theStockholm harbor. While the crew waved to the king and theStockholm harbor. While the crew waved to the king and the
crowds, the ship heeled after a violent gust of wind. The "Vasa"crowds, the ship heeled after a violent gust of wind. The "Vasa"crowds, the ship heeled after a violent gust of wind. The "Vasa"crowds, the ship heeled after a violent gust of wind. The "Vasa"
slowly righted itself, but moments later it listed again--so farslowly righted itself, but moments later it listed again--so farslowly righted itself, but moments later it listed again--so farslowly righted itself, but moments later it listed again--so far
that water washed into the lower gunport. To the amazement ofthat water washed into the lower gunport. To the amazement ofthat water washed into the lower gunport. To the amazement ofthat water washed into the lower gunport. To the amazement of
the people on shore, the Vasa sank and an estimated 50 lives werethe people on shore, the Vasa sank and an estimated 50 lives werethe people on shore, the Vasa sank and an estimated 50 lives werethe people on shore, the Vasa sank and an estimated 50 lives were
lost. Rediscovered in 1956 and salvaged in 1961, it can be seenlost. Rediscovered in 1956 and salvaged in 1961, it can be seenlost. Rediscovered in 1956 and salvaged in 1961, it can be seenlost. Rediscovered in 1956 and salvaged in 1961, it can be seen
today in Stockholm.today in Stockholm.today in Stockholm.today in Stockholm.
Novelist and essayist George A. Birmingham was in his nonliteraryNovelist and essayist George A. Birmingham was in his nonliteraryNovelist and essayist George A. Birmingham was in his nonliteraryNovelist and essayist George A. Birmingham was in his nonliterary
life a clergyman in Ireland where he was pestered by bishops andlife a clergyman in Ireland where he was pestered by bishops andlife a clergyman in Ireland where he was pestered by bishops andlife a clergyman in Ireland where he was pestered by bishops and
other authorities to fill in recurring questionnaires. He tookother authorities to fill in recurring questionnaires. He tookother authorities to fill in recurring questionnaires. He tookother authorities to fill in recurring questionnaires. He took
particular umbrage against the annual demand from the educationparticular umbrage against the annual demand from the educationparticular umbrage against the annual demand from the educationparticular umbrage against the annual demand from the education
office to report the dimensions of his village schoolroom. Inoffice to report the dimensions of his village schoolroom. Inoffice to report the dimensions of his village schoolroom. Inoffice to report the dimensions of his village schoolroom. In
the first and second years, he duly filled in the requiredthe first and second years, he duly filled in the requiredthe first and second years, he duly filled in the requiredthe first and second years, he duly filled in the required
figures. The third year he replied that the schoolroom was stillfigures. The third year he replied that the schoolroom was stillfigures. The third year he replied that the schoolroom was stillfigures. The third year he replied that the schoolroom was still
the same size. The education office badgered him with remindersthe same size. The education office badgered him with remindersthe same size. The education office badgered him with remindersthe same size. The education office badgered him with reminders
until Birmingham finally filled in the figures. This time heuntil Birmingham finally filled in the figures. This time heuntil Birmingham finally filled in the figures. This time heuntil Birmingham finally filled in the figures. This time he
doubled the dimensions of his schoolroom. Nobody queried it. Sodoubled the dimensions of his schoolroom. Nobody queried it. Sodoubled the dimensions of his schoolroom. Nobody queried it. Sodoubled the dimensions of his schoolroom. Nobody queried it. So
he went on doubling the measurements until "in the course of fivehe went on doubling the measurements until "in the course of fivehe went on doubling the measurements until "in the course of fivehe went on doubling the measurements until "in the course of five
or six years that schoolroom became a great deal larger than St.or six years that schoolroom became a great deal larger than St.or six years that schoolroom became a great deal larger than St.or six years that schoolroom became a great deal larger than St.
Paul's Cathedral." But nobody at the eudcation office was at allPaul's Cathedral." But nobody at the eudcation office was at allPaul's Cathedral." But nobody at the eudcation office was at allPaul's Cathedral." But nobody at the eudcation office was at all
concerned. So, the next year, Birmingham suddenly reduced theconcerned. So, the next year, Birmingham suddenly reduced theconcerned. So, the next year, Birmingham suddenly reduced theconcerned. So, the next year, Birmingham suddenly reduced the
dimensions of his colossal classroom "to the size of an Americandimensions of his colossal classroom "to the size of an Americandimensions of his colossal classroom "to the size of an Americandimensions of his colossal classroom "to the size of an American
tourist trunk. It would have been impossible to get threetourist trunk. It would have been impossible to get threetourist trunk. It would have been impossible to get threetourist trunk. It would have been impossible to get three
children in that schoolroom." And nobody took the slightestchildren in that schoolroom." And nobody took the slightestchildren in that schoolroom." And nobody took the slightestchildren in that schoolroom." And nobody took the slightest
notice, for nobody needed the information. But the system did,notice, for nobody needed the information. But the system did,notice, for nobody needed the information. But the system did,notice, for nobody needed the information. But the system did,
and the system had to be satisfied. Patrick Ryan in Smithsonianand the system had to be satisfied. Patrick Ryan in Smithsonianand the system had to be satisfied. Patrick Ryan in Smithsonianand the system had to be satisfied. Patrick Ryan in Smithsonian
BURNOUT, cf. WorkaholicBURNOUT, cf. WorkaholicBURNOUT, cf. WorkaholicBURNOUT, cf. Workaholic
The "Coronary and Ulcer Club" lists the following rulesThe "Coronary and Ulcer Club" lists the following rulesThe "Coronary and Ulcer Club" lists the following rulesThe "Coronary and Ulcer Club" lists the following rules
for members...for members...for members...for members...
1. Your job comes first. Forget everything else.1. Your job comes first. Forget everything else.1. Your job comes first. Forget everything else.1. Your job comes first. Forget everything else.
2. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are fine times to be2. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are fine times to be2. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are fine times to be2. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are fine times to be

working at the office. There will be nobody else there to botherworking at the office. There will be nobody else there to botherworking at the office. There will be nobody else there to botherworking at the office. There will be nobody else there to bother
you.you.you.you.
3. Always have your briefcase with you when not at your3. Always have your briefcase with you when not at your3. Always have your briefcase with you when not at your3. Always have your briefcase with you when not at your
desk. This provides an opportunity to review completely all thedesk. This provides an opportunity to review completely all thedesk. This provides an opportunity to review completely all thedesk. This provides an opportunity to review completely all the
troubles and worries of the day.troubles and worries of the day.troubles and worries of the day.troubles and worries of the day.
4. Never say "no" to a request. Always say "yes."4. Never say "no" to a request. Always say "yes."4. Never say "no" to a request. Always say "yes."4. Never say "no" to a request. Always say "yes."
5. Accept all invitations to meetings, banquets,5. Accept all invitations to meetings, banquets,5. Accept all invitations to meetings, banquets,5. Accept all invitations to meetings, banquets,
committees, etc.committees, etc.committees, etc.committees, etc.
6. All forms of recreation are a waste of time.6. All forms of recreation are a waste of time.6. All forms of recreation are a waste of time.6. All forms of recreation are a waste of time.
7. Never delegate responsibility to others; carry the7. Never delegate responsibility to others; carry the7. Never delegate responsibility to others; carry the7. Never delegate responsibility to others; carry the
entire load yourself.entire load yourself.entire load yourself.entire load yourself.
8. If your work calls for traveling, work all day and8. If your work calls for traveling, work all day and8. If your work calls for traveling, work all day and8. If your work calls for traveling, work all day and
travel at night to keep that appointment you made for eight thetravel at night to keep that appointment you made for eight thetravel at night to keep that appointment you made for eight thetravel at night to keep that appointment you made for eight the
next morning.next morning.next morning.next morning.
9. No matter how many jobs you already are doing,9. No matter how many jobs you already are doing,9. No matter how many jobs you already are doing,9. No matter how many jobs you already are doing,
remember you always can take on more.remember you always can take on more.remember you always can take on more.remember you always can take on more.
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Architect Frank Lloyd Wright once told of an incident that mayArchitect Frank Lloyd Wright once told of an incident that mayArchitect Frank Lloyd Wright once told of an incident that mayArchitect Frank Lloyd Wright once told of an incident that may
have seemed insignificant at the time, but had a profoundhave seemed insignificant at the time, but had a profoundhave seemed insignificant at the time, but had a profoundhave seemed insignificant at the time, but had a profound
influence on the rest of his life. The winter he was 9, he wentinfluence on the rest of his life. The winter he was 9, he wentinfluence on the rest of his life. The winter he was 9, he wentinfluence on the rest of his life. The winter he was 9, he went
walking across a snow-covered field with his reserved, no-walking across a snow-covered field with his reserved, no-walking across a snow-covered field with his reserved, no-walking across a snow-covered field with his reserved, no-
nonsense uncle. As the two of them reached the far end of thenonsense uncle. As the two of them reached the far end of thenonsense uncle. As the two of them reached the far end of thenonsense uncle. As the two of them reached the far end of the
field, his uncle stopped him. He pointed out his own tracks infield, his uncle stopped him. He pointed out his own tracks infield, his uncle stopped him. He pointed out his own tracks infield, his uncle stopped him. He pointed out his own tracks in
the snow, straight and true as an arrow's flight, and then youngthe snow, straight and true as an arrow's flight, and then youngthe snow, straight and true as an arrow's flight, and then youngthe snow, straight and true as an arrow's flight, and then young
Frank's tracks meandering all over the field.Frank's tracks meandering all over the field.Frank's tracks meandering all over the field.Frank's tracks meandering all over the field.
"Notice how your tracks wander aimlessly from the fence to the"Notice how your tracks wander aimlessly from the fence to the"Notice how your tracks wander aimlessly from the fence to the"Notice how your tracks wander aimlessly from the fence to the
cattle to the woods and back again," his uncle said. "And seecattle to the woods and back again," his uncle said. "And seecattle to the woods and back again," his uncle said. "And seecattle to the woods and back again," his uncle said. "And see
how my tracks aim directly to my goal. There is an importanthow my tracks aim directly to my goal. There is an importanthow my tracks aim directly to my goal. There is an importanthow my tracks aim directly to my goal. There is an important
lesson in that."lesson in that."lesson in that."lesson in that."
Years later the world-famous architect liked to tell how thisYears later the world-famous architect liked to tell how thisYears later the world-famous architect liked to tell how thisYears later the world-famous architect liked to tell how this
experience had greatly contributed to his philosophy in life.experience had greatly contributed to his philosophy in life.experience had greatly contributed to his philosophy in life.experience had greatly contributed to his philosophy in life.
"I determined right then," he'd say with a twinkle in his eye,"I determined right then," he'd say with a twinkle in his eye,"I determined right then," he'd say with a twinkle in his eye,"I determined right then," he'd say with a twinkle in his eye,
"not to miss most things in life, as my uncle had." Focus on the"not to miss most things in life, as my uncle had." Focus on the"not to miss most things in life, as my uncle had." Focus on the"not to miss most things in life, as my uncle had." Focus on the
Family letter, September, 1992, Page 14Family letter, September, 1992, Page 14Family letter, September, 1992, Page 14Family letter, September, 1992, Page 14
Young Richard Sears was a railroad agent in Redwood,Young Richard Sears was a railroad agent in Redwood,Young Richard Sears was a railroad agent in Redwood,Young Richard Sears was a railroad agent in Redwood,
Minnesota when he discovered he could order watches from theMinnesota when he discovered he could order watches from theMinnesota when he discovered he could order watches from theMinnesota when he discovered he could order watches from the
manufacturer, then reship them to agents down the line who soldmanufacturer, then reship them to agents down the line who soldmanufacturer, then reship them to agents down the line who soldmanufacturer, then reship them to agents down the line who sold
them to local people. Sears launched a mail-order company, laterthem to local people. Sears launched a mail-order company, laterthem to local people. Sears launched a mail-order company, laterthem to local people. Sears launched a mail-order company, later
teaming up with Alvah Roebuck. By 1894, Sears Roebuck & Co. hadteaming up with Alvah Roebuck. By 1894, Sears Roebuck & Co. hadteaming up with Alvah Roebuck. By 1894, Sears Roebuck & Co. hadteaming up with Alvah Roebuck. By 1894, Sears Roebuck & Co. had
a 300-page catalog, but orders rolled in so fast that Searsa 300-page catalog, but orders rolled in so fast that Searsa 300-page catalog, but orders rolled in so fast that Searsa 300-page catalog, but orders rolled in so fast that Sears
simply burned order forms when he fell too far behind! Asimply burned order forms when he fell too far behind! Asimply burned order forms when he fell too far behind! Asimply burned order forms when he fell too far behind! A

brilliant businessman named Julius Rosenwald brought order to thebrilliant businessman named Julius Rosenwald brought order to thebrilliant businessman named Julius Rosenwald brought order to thebrilliant businessman named Julius Rosenwald brought order to the
chaos, making many changes and innovations as he made the companychaos, making many changes and innovations as he made the companychaos, making many changes and innovations as he made the companychaos, making many changes and innovations as he made the company
work. By 1908, Sears himself was out of the picture, but even inwork. By 1908, Sears himself was out of the picture, but even inwork. By 1908, Sears himself was out of the picture, but even inwork. By 1908, Sears himself was out of the picture, but even in
Rosenwald's massive overhaul of the business, he was wise enoughRosenwald's massive overhaul of the business, he was wise enoughRosenwald's massive overhaul of the business, he was wise enoughRosenwald's massive overhaul of the business, he was wise enough
to preserve the best of the past -- the "book", the famous Searsto preserve the best of the past -- the "book", the famous Searsto preserve the best of the past -- the "book", the famous Searsto preserve the best of the past -- the "book", the famous Sears
catalog, which has earned a place in American folklore.catalog, which has earned a place in American folklore.catalog, which has earned a place in American folklore.catalog, which has earned a place in American folklore.
Today in the Word, September 8, 1992Today in the Word, September 8, 1992Today in the Word, September 8, 1992Today in the Word, September 8, 1992
The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique.The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique.The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique.The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique.
The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was theThe winner was not the runner who finished first. It was theThe winner was not the runner who finished first. It was theThe winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the
runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run allrunner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run allrunner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run allrunner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all
the way with the flame of my torch still lit for Him. Fan Thethe way with the flame of my torch still lit for Him. Fan Thethe way with the flame of my torch still lit for Him. Fan Thethe way with the flame of my torch still lit for Him. Fan The
Flame, J. Stowell, Moody, 1986, p. 32Flame, J. Stowell, Moody, 1986, p. 32Flame, J. Stowell, Moody, 1986, p. 32Flame, J. Stowell, Moody, 1986, p. 32
Imagine a wick that is placed in oil, and then lit. If the oilImagine a wick that is placed in oil, and then lit. If the oilImagine a wick that is placed in oil, and then lit. If the oilImagine a wick that is placed in oil, and then lit. If the oil
runs out, the wick burns. As long as there is oil, the wickruns out, the wick burns. As long as there is oil, the wickruns out, the wick burns. As long as there is oil, the wickruns out, the wick burns. As long as there is oil, the wick
doesn't burn. As long as we are living in dependence on thedoesn't burn. As long as we are living in dependence on thedoesn't burn. As long as we are living in dependence on thedoesn't burn. As long as we are living in dependence on the
power of the Holy Spirit, we don't burn out. The question topower of the Holy Spirit, we don't burn out. The question topower of the Holy Spirit, we don't burn out. The question topower of the Holy Spirit, we don't burn out. The question to
ask: what's burning?ask: what's burning?ask: what's burning?ask: what's burning?
On Jan 25, 1990, Avianca Flight 52 from Colombia crashed just 15On Jan 25, 1990, Avianca Flight 52 from Colombia crashed just 15On Jan 25, 1990, Avianca Flight 52 from Colombia crashed just 15On Jan 25, 1990, Avianca Flight 52 from Colombia crashed just 15
miles short of New York's Kennedy International Ariport, killingmiles short of New York's Kennedy International Ariport, killingmiles short of New York's Kennedy International Ariport, killingmiles short of New York's Kennedy International Ariport, killing
73 passengers. Reason: the plane just ran out of gas. Under73 passengers. Reason: the plane just ran out of gas. Under73 passengers. Reason: the plane just ran out of gas. Under73 passengers. Reason: the plane just ran out of gas. Under
international reuglations, an airliner must carry enough fuel tointernational reuglations, an airliner must carry enough fuel tointernational reuglations, an airliner must carry enough fuel tointernational reuglations, an airliner must carry enough fuel to
reach its destination as well as its assigned alternate, plusreach its destination as well as its assigned alternate, plusreach its destination as well as its assigned alternate, plusreach its destination as well as its assigned alternate, plus
enough extra to handle at least 45 minutes of delays. Due to lowenough extra to handle at least 45 minutes of delays. Due to lowenough extra to handle at least 45 minutes of delays. Due to lowenough extra to handle at least 45 minutes of delays. Due to low
fuel condition, the Avianca pilots had requested "priority" (notfuel condition, the Avianca pilots had requested "priority" (notfuel condition, the Avianca pilots had requested "priority" (notfuel condition, the Avianca pilots had requested "priority" (not
"emergency") landing. Because the exact word "emergency" was"emergency") landing. Because the exact word "emergency" was"emergency") landing. Because the exact word "emergency" was"emergency") landing. Because the exact word "emergency" was
not used, and due to heavy traffic and bad weather conditions,not used, and due to heavy traffic and bad weather conditions,not used, and due to heavy traffic and bad weather conditions,not used, and due to heavy traffic and bad weather conditions,
the ill-fated plane was placed on a holding pattern...until itthe ill-fated plane was placed on a holding pattern...until itthe ill-fated plane was placed on a holding pattern...until itthe ill-fated plane was placed on a holding pattern...until it
simply ran out of gas.simply ran out of gas.simply ran out of gas.simply ran out of gas.
A first-grader wondered why her father brought home a briefcaseA first-grader wondered why her father brought home a briefcaseA first-grader wondered why her father brought home a briefcaseA first-grader wondered why her father brought home a briefcase
full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has sofull of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has sofull of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has sofull of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so
much to do that he can't finish it all at the office." "Well,much to do that he can't finish it all at the office." "Well,much to do that he can't finish it all at the office." "Well,much to do that he can't finish it all at the office." "Well,
then," asked the child innocently, "why don't they put him in athen," asked the child innocently, "why don't they put him in athen," asked the child innocently, "why don't they put him in athen," asked the child innocently, "why don't they put him in a
slower group?" Daily Bread, August 8, 1989slower group?" Daily Bread, August 8, 1989slower group?" Daily Bread, August 8, 1989slower group?" Daily Bread, August 8, 1989
Do not be in too great a hurry. There is time for everythingDo not be in too great a hurry. There is time for everythingDo not be in too great a hurry. There is time for everythingDo not be in too great a hurry. There is time for everything
that has to be done. He who gave you your lifework has given youthat has to be done. He who gave you your lifework has given youthat has to be done. He who gave you your lifework has given youthat has to be done. He who gave you your lifework has given you
just enough time to do it in. The length of life's candle isjust enough time to do it in. The length of life's candle isjust enough time to do it in. The length of life's candle isjust enough time to do it in. The length of life's candle is
measured out according to the length of your required task. Youmeasured out according to the length of your required task. Youmeasured out according to the length of your required task. Youmeasured out according to the length of your required task. You
must take necessary time for meditation, for sleep, for food, formust take necessary time for meditation, for sleep, for food, formust take necessary time for meditation, for sleep, for food, formust take necessary time for meditation, for sleep, for food, for
the enjoyment of human love and friendship; and even then therethe enjoyment of human love and friendship; and even then therethe enjoyment of human love and friendship; and even then therethe enjoyment of human love and friendship; and even then there
will be time enough left for your necessary duties. More haste,will be time enough left for your necessary duties. More haste,will be time enough left for your necessary duties. More haste,will be time enough left for your necessary duties. More haste,
less speed! The feverish hand often gives itself additionalless speed! The feverish hand often gives itself additionalless speed! The feverish hand often gives itself additionalless speed! The feverish hand often gives itself additional

toil. "He that believeth shall not make haste." F.B. Meyer intoil. "He that believeth shall not make haste." F.B. Meyer intoil. "He that believeth shall not make haste." F.B. Meyer intoil. "He that believeth shall not make haste." F.B. Meyer in
Our Daily WalkOur Daily WalkOur Daily WalkOur Daily Walk
Parents rate their inability to spend enough time with theirParents rate their inability to spend enough time with theirParents rate their inability to spend enough time with theirParents rate their inability to spend enough time with their
children as the greatest threat to the family. In a surveychildren as the greatest threat to the family. In a surveychildren as the greatest threat to the family. In a surveychildren as the greatest threat to the family. In a survey
conducted for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Corp., 35conducted for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Corp., 35conducted for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Corp., 35conducted for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Corp., 35
percent pointed to time constraints as the most important reasonpercent pointed to time constraints as the most important reasonpercent pointed to time constraints as the most important reasonpercent pointed to time constraints as the most important reason
for the decline in family values. Another 22 percent mentioned afor the decline in family values. Another 22 percent mentioned afor the decline in family values. Another 22 percent mentioned afor the decline in family values. Another 22 percent mentioned a
lack of parental discipline. While 63 percent listed family aslack of parental discipline. While 63 percent listed family aslack of parental discipline. While 63 percent listed family aslack of parental discipline. While 63 percent listed family as
their greatest source of pleasure, only 44 percent described thetheir greatest source of pleasure, only 44 percent described thetheir greatest source of pleasure, only 44 percent described thetheir greatest source of pleasure, only 44 percent described the
quality of family life in America as good or excellent. And onlyquality of family life in America as good or excellent. And onlyquality of family life in America as good or excellent. And onlyquality of family life in America as good or excellent. And only
34 percent expected it to be good or excellent by 1999. Despite34 percent expected it to be good or excellent by 1999. Despite34 percent expected it to be good or excellent by 1999. Despite34 percent expected it to be good or excellent by 1999. Despite
their expressed desire for more family time, two-thirds of thosetheir expressed desire for more family time, two-thirds of thosetheir expressed desire for more family time, two-thirds of thosetheir expressed desire for more family time, two-thirds of those
surveyed say they would probably accept a job that required moresurveyed say they would probably accept a job that required moresurveyed say they would probably accept a job that required moresurveyed say they would probably accept a job that required more
time away from home if it offered higher income or greatertime away from home if it offered higher income or greatertime away from home if it offered higher income or greatertime away from home if it offered higher income or greater
prestige. Moody Monthly, December, 1989, p. 72prestige. Moody Monthly, December, 1989, p. 72prestige. Moody Monthly, December, 1989, p. 72prestige. Moody Monthly, December, 1989, p. 72
Of nineteenth-century preacher Robert Murray McCheyne: AfterOf nineteenth-century preacher Robert Murray McCheyne: AfterOf nineteenth-century preacher Robert Murray McCheyne: AfterOf nineteenth-century preacher Robert Murray McCheyne: After
graduating from Edinburgh University at age fourteen in 1827 andgraduating from Edinburgh University at age fourteen in 1827 andgraduating from Edinburgh University at age fourteen in 1827 andgraduating from Edinburgh University at age fourteen in 1827 and
leading a Presbyterian congregation of over a thousand at ageleading a Presbyterian congregation of over a thousand at ageleading a Presbyterian congregation of over a thousand at ageleading a Presbyterian congregation of over a thousand at age
twenty-three, he worked so hard that his health finally broke.twenty-three, he worked so hard that his health finally broke.twenty-three, he worked so hard that his health finally broke.twenty-three, he worked so hard that his health finally broke.
Before dying at age twenty-nine he wrote, "God gave me a messageBefore dying at age twenty-nine he wrote, "God gave me a messageBefore dying at age twenty-nine he wrote, "God gave me a messageBefore dying at age twenty-nine he wrote, "God gave me a message
to deliver and a horse to ride. Alas, I have killed the horseto deliver and a horse to ride. Alas, I have killed the horseto deliver and a horse to ride. Alas, I have killed the horseto deliver and a horse to ride. Alas, I have killed the horse
and now I cannot deliver the message." Of Peter Marshall, formerand now I cannot deliver the message." Of Peter Marshall, formerand now I cannot deliver the message." Of Peter Marshall, formerand now I cannot deliver the message." Of Peter Marshall, former
chaplain of the U.S. Senate, "In Peter's case, I am certain thatchaplain of the U.S. Senate, "In Peter's case, I am certain thatchaplain of the U.S. Senate, "In Peter's case, I am certain thatchaplain of the U.S. Senate, "In Peter's case, I am certain that
it was not God's ideal will that he die of coronary occlusion atit was not God's ideal will that he die of coronary occlusion atit was not God's ideal will that he die of coronary occlusion atit was not God's ideal will that he die of coronary occlusion at
forty-six" (Catherine Marshall, in Something More). After hisforty-six" (Catherine Marshall, in Something More). After hisforty-six" (Catherine Marshall, in Something More). After hisforty-six" (Catherine Marshall, in Something More). After his
first heart attack a friend asked, "I'm curious to knowfirst heart attack a friend asked, "I'm curious to knowfirst heart attack a friend asked, "I'm curious to knowfirst heart attack a friend asked, "I'm curious to know
something. What did you learn during your illness?" "Do yousomething. What did you learn during your illness?" "Do yousomething. What did you learn during your illness?" "Do yousomething. What did you learn during your illness?" "Do you
really want to know?" Peter answered promptly. "I learned thatreally want to know?" Peter answered promptly. "I learned thatreally want to know?" Peter answered promptly. "I learned thatreally want to know?" Peter answered promptly. "I learned that
the Kingdom of God goes on without Peter Marshall." quoted in E.the Kingdom of God goes on without Peter Marshall." quoted in E.the Kingdom of God goes on without Peter Marshall." quoted in E.the Kingdom of God goes on without Peter Marshall." quoted in E.
Skoglund, Burning out for God, p. 12, 30Skoglund, Burning out for God, p. 12, 30Skoglund, Burning out for God, p. 12, 30Skoglund, Burning out for God, p. 12, 30
BUSYBUSYBUSYBUSY
Beware of the barrenness of a busy life.Beware of the barrenness of a busy life.Beware of the barrenness of a busy life.Beware of the barrenness of a busy life.
It is more important to know where you are going than to getIt is more important to know where you are going than to getIt is more important to know where you are going than to getIt is more important to know where you are going than to get
there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. Mabelthere quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. Mabelthere quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. Mabelthere quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. Mabel
NewcomberNewcomberNewcomberNewcomber
The feeling of being hurried is not usually the result of livingThe feeling of being hurried is not usually the result of livingThe feeling of being hurried is not usually the result of livingThe feeling of being hurried is not usually the result of living
a full life and having no time. It is, on the contrary, born ofa full life and having no time. It is, on the contrary, born ofa full life and having no time. It is, on the contrary, born ofa full life and having no time. It is, on the contrary, born of
a vague fear that we are wasting our life. When we do not do thea vague fear that we are wasting our life. When we do not do thea vague fear that we are wasting our life. When we do not do thea vague fear that we are wasting our life. When we do not do the
one thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else--weone thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else--weone thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else--weone thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else--we
are the busiest people inthe world. Eric HofferBits and Pieces,are the busiest people inthe world. Eric HofferBits and Pieces,are the busiest people inthe world. Eric HofferBits and Pieces,are the busiest people inthe world. Eric HofferBits and Pieces,

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