This year, Wal-Mart is getting the campaign off to a great start with a $1 million donation. Tomorrow, the Wal-Mart Choir and the Salvation Army’s New York Staff Brass Band will perform a Christmas Carol Concert that will be broadcast nationwide on Wal-Mart’s in-store television network. The broadcast will also feature a message from Pastor…
Author: Joyful
Written in 1923, The Dark Frigate by Charles B. Hawes chronicles the adventures of young Philip Marsham. Phil was taught by his father to love the sea, so rather than staying with his studies, he left the safe life behind and joined the crew on board the Rose of Devon. Phil’s journeys took him to living the life of a pirate against his will. He makes a full circle around and ends up once more on the Rose of Devon.
From Gary Bauer’s news update today. There is still hope for America.
I am pleased also to report a surprising victory from our courts. Today, the Rhode Island State Supreme Court issued a crucial decision on the definition of marriage. The court had been asked to grant a divorce to a homosexual couple “married 
“For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.”
What descriptions of Jesus are repeated in this famous verse?
What I found interesting in Billy Graham’s letter –
Years ago, his wife Ruth saw a sign on the highway and said she wanted that on her epitaph. She passed away on June 14th earlier this year. On her marker are the words “End of Construction. Thank you for your patience.”
That’s really cute.
Have you ever prayed one of those idiotic prayers where you say something stupid like, “God, if you give me a parking space right in front, I will never doubt you again!”
I thought I was a mature Christian who was not subject to immature bargains with God, yet…
I told Audrey to email her UCLA math professor for next quarter to tell him of her conflict in schedule.
Audrey: I don’t know his email.
Me: Just look it up in the staff directory.
Audrey: I did. But there are 4 profs with the last name Zhang, and first initial X!
El: It’s reassuring to read a survey that found rich people are not happier.
Me: I agree, but having money would take the stress out of worrying about that part of life though.
El: No, being rich have other worries. Remember Jesus talking to that rich man, told him to sell all he had, and the man went away sad.
Last Sunday, our worship service included a time for people to give testimony of what they are thankful for. Though it seemed like a typical thing to do on Thanksgiving, the response of what was shared was anything but typical. There were unexpectedly deep and personal testimonies that I was moved to tears.
When was the last time you Googled a subject? Or went to wikipedia to find the meaning of a word? Or used a Word document to compose an essay? The computer has been a tremendous resource for my family – from news and blogs, to ebay and free book downloads.
How about providing that tool to children in developing countries?