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Thought for the Day (Page 177)

What a great and terrible fall!

Of all of those Bible characters who fell from peaks of greatness to depths of shame, Solomon may not get enough notice.  The depths to which he fell, when “his wives turned his heart after other gods” (1 Kings 11:4-8), caused a major division in the kingdom of Israel.  But, the heights from which he fell were almost unparalleled (not talking about…

Need a good back-up plan?

With the uncertain and unexpected behavior (and sometimes complete failure) of computer hard drives, having a good back-up of your data is highly recommended.  With the troublesome weather patterns that sometimes are unpredictable, it is a good idea to have a back-up plan for potentially rainy days.  Back-up plans are good to have when uncertainty prevails. Now, what about your faith in…

Up for something difficult?

There is only one snowy day mentioned in the Bible, as far as I can find.  In the listing of David’s mighty men and some of their phenomenal accomplishments, God records, “Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds.  He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab.  He also had gone…

How long do my prayers need to be?

As humans we sometimes look for the limits.  A research paper is assigned in school – “How long does it have to be?”  A presentation is assigned to you at work – “How long does it have to be?”  God tells us, as His children, to pray – “How long does it have to be?” God does not put any limits on…

Got a little strength?

Sometimes we think we’ve got to have a spiritual strength that matches the physical strength of a Samson.  While such would be wonderful and while we must give ourselves diligently to the growth of our faith (cf. 2 Pet. 1:5-8), not all of us can have the spiritual stamina and strength of some of the heroes of faith of whom we read…

What if you could eat all you want?

Many of us try to “watch what we eat” (at least from the plate onto the fork and into our mouths).  Watching what you eat usually involves some kind of diet that limits your calorie intake, limits your portions, etc.  And, nobody likes to limit themselves when it comes to food.  That’s no fun! So, what if you could eat all you…

What does it mean to have faith in Jesus?

Lots of different ideas exist today as to what faith in Jesus means.  Could it possibly mean, as some assert, to merely put mental assent to the deity of Jesus?  Mental assent is simply agreeing intellectually in your head that the evidence presented is historically and factually accurate.  Mental assent can lead to faith but it certainly is not faith.  Faith is…

What is a life worth?

The average cost of raising a child today, from birth to age 17, is estimated to be around $250,000.  The average cost of an abortion is $400-$500.  How much is a life worth to you? While it’s hard to estimate, the average cost of long-term health care for one in advanced age can be $50,000 annually or more.  The average cost of…