Personal Responsibility
In the news, we hear about government responsibility. People expect the government to give them one thing or another, or to fix this or that. Sometimes we hear about corporate […]
In the news, we hear about government responsibility. People expect the government to give them one thing or another, or to fix this or that. Sometimes we hear about corporate […]
Today is January 31st (as I am writing this article). I received a very nice thank you letter from Ed Higginbotham in the mail. He wanted to thank me […]
A teacher wrote, “Why do you like/don’t like math?” and “why?” The student circled “Don’t like” and then wrote, “takes too long,” and “boring!” Why did the student so […]
The false philosophy of pragmatism states “If it works, it must be right.” This philosophy rewards success above all other things. People like success because it makes them feel […]
Surgery is a term that many dread. However, when a qualified doctor deems it necessary, we will have it done. What brings people to the point of surgery? It […]
Advocates of same-sex marriage use the following argument: “Love” experienced by heterosexuals is the same as “love” experienced by homosexuals. (“Love is love.”) And, (as Frank Sinatra sang) “Love […]
Over the Christmas holidays I received a Grumpy Cat desk calendar. Grumpy Cat is a popular internet figure celebrated for her frowny face and angry eyes. She made her […]
Have you ever had something done “in advance?” Perhaps your employers have extended your paycheck “in advance.” Maybe you have made plans to go to a relative’s house “in […]
Yes, as it was originally given to the prophets, the Bible contains no errors. This is because it is the inspired word of God (2 Timothy 3:16), and God does […]
I read a headline today that said, “Prehistoric Snakes Had Limbs.” Evidently, some archaeologist dug up a fossilized body of a snake that had arms and legs. Those who know […]
Have you ever heard someone say, “As long as I am a good person, God will accept me”? But, what does it mean to be a “good person?” Does it […]
The world tries to make sin a glamorous thing. Many years ago, there was a song about the men working on the chain gain. The lyrics of that song said: […]
“LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? . . . He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.” (Psalm 15:1, 4) […]
What would have happened had individuals moped around looking depressed and upset at such news?
Over the past couple of years, professional and college football have adapted rules to include a penalty for “targeting.” Targeting is defined as forcible contact with the crown of the […]
It is the word “forgiveness.” Yes, I know there are only eleven letters in that word, but there is no end to it