According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the term “mind” is defined as “the human consciousness that originates in the brain and is manifested especially in thought, perception, emotion, will, memory, and imagination; the faculty of thinking, reasoning, and applying knowledge.” The human mind is regarded as the core of all opinion or sentiment, desire...
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Snow is fascinating! With snow you can build snow men, make snow angels, and have snow ball fights. The addage “no two snowflakes are alike” is a fact. Snowflakes can be slotted into a number of categorical shapes, but all the way down to the atomic level they are one of a kind. The...
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We Americans like to be protected. How many of the following do you make use of? • Antibacterial soap to protect us from germs • Home, Car, Health and Life insurance to protect our finances, personal possessions, health and our family • Locks and Security Systems to protect our car and homes • Snow...
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I recently heard a story about a denominational preacher who was questioned about some of his unscriptural worship practices. Lacking any Scriptural proof, he simply attempted to justify himself by saying something to the effect that those who opposed his views were “narrow-minded.” The term “narrow-minded” is defined as “lacking tolerance, breadth of view,...
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From where did the term “Buffaloed” come? In answer to the question two plausible and interesting possibilities are below: 1 – In the early history of America, millions of buffalo once roamed the land. The vast and eerie rumbling was said to be quite intimidating. Thus, the idea of being “buffaloed” or intimidated arose....
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I remember hearing a story one time of a groupie of a famous singer who tried to get backstage after a concert. All the man wanted to do was to meet the object of his admiration; yet because he did not possess a pass, he was turned away. Not to be denied, the man...
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Mostly it is important to recognize that plucking a short passage of Scripture from its context is hazardous. For example, I might grab a verse that indicates that the Lord will guide and protect me, and yet a contextual study will reveal that this promise is conditional: The Lord will guide and protect me...
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“And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” (Acts 8:36) Many reject the concept that water baptism is for the forgiveness of sins, saying, “There’s no power in the water.” In 2 Kings 5:9-14 Naaman (who had leprosy) was told to dip in water in order to be...
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There was a time when the saying “a man without a horse” was widely understood. Its meaning may not be as quickly grasped as it once was. However, the phrase certainly is applicable even in this age where many folks do not or have never owned a horse. “A man without a horse” is...
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The Bible speaks of salvation as being a free gift from God (Rom. 6:23). Because of this, many are convinced that one does not need to do anything to obtain it, for it is free after all. But is this really true? In the Old Testament God promised to give the children of Israel...
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