Monthly Archives: March 2012

“What are the origins of Easter?”

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The origins of Easter are rooted in European traditions. The name Easter comes from a pagan figure called Eastre (or Eostre) who was celebrated as the goddess of spring by the Saxons of Northern Europe. A festival called Eastre was … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Elderly Wedding”

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Elderly Wedding Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way they pass a drugstore. Jacob suggests they go … Continue reading →

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“What is Easter Sunday?”

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

There is a lot of confusion regarding what Easter Sunday is all about. For some, Easter Sunday is about the Easter Bunny, colorfully decorated Easter eggs, and Easter egg hunts. Most people understand that Easter Sunday has something to do … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Miser”

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Miser There was a man who worked and worked and saved all his money. Never spending any of it, just saving it. He loved money. He was a miser and he worshipped his cash. For years he kept telling … Continue reading →

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“What did Jesus look like?”

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Bible never gives any physical description of Christ. The closest thing we get to a description is in Isaiah 53:2b, “He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Jerk”

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Jerk! Morty was in his usual place in the morning sitting at the table, reading the paper after breakfast. He came across an article about a beautiful actress that was about to marry a football player who was known … Continue reading →

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“When did Jesus know that He was God?”

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Bible does not clearly state that there was a point at which He knew that He was the second Person of the Trinity. At some point, Jesus fully realized who He was from eternity past, expressing it this way: … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Senior Citizens”

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Senior Citizens At a nursing home in Florida, a group of senior citizens were sitting around talking about their aches and pains. “My arms are so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee,” said one. “I know what … Continue reading →

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“Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?”

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

As a background, please read our article on ” What does the Bible say about tattoos and body piercings”. Beyond the general theme of that article, there is the question of Christian tattoos. Do the same principles apply to tattoos … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “A Stranger In the Night”

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

A Stranger In the Night A man and his wife were awakened at 3 o’clock in the morning by a loud pounding on the door. The man got up and went to the door where an inebriated stranger was standing … Continue reading →

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