Monthly Archives: July 2012

“Jesus wept – why did Jesus weep?”


Two passages in Scripture teach that Jesus wept. In both instances our Lord was looking on man’s misery, and both demonstrate our Lord’s (loving) human nature, His compassion for people and the life He offers to those who believe. When … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Suspicious Women”


Suspicious Women Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands…. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. “You’re running around with other women,” she told her mate. “Eve, honey, you’re being unreasonable,” Adam responded. … Continue reading

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“Is Christianity a white man’s religion?”


 In the past 2,000 years, the vast majority of Christians have been white/European. While Christianity had its beginnings in the Middle East, it spread rapidly to Europe and parts of Asia where Caucasians were the predominant race. The history of … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Blue Necks”


Blue Necks Blue Necks are Northerners — the opposite of Rednecks. Because of Redneck jokes, here are some takes on how Southern folks look at Northerners (or how Northerners sometimes think of themselves;) YOU JUST MIGHT BE A BLUE NECK … Continue reading

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“What does the Bible say about soul sleep?”


“Soul sleep” is a belief that after a person dies, his/her soul “sleeps” until the resurrection and final judgment. The concept of “soul sleep” is not biblical. When the Bible describes a person “sleeping” in relation to death (Luke 8:52; … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Aspiring Psychiatrists”


The Aspiring Psychiatrists The aspiring psychiatrists were attending their first class on emotional extremes. “Just to establish some parameters,” said the professor, to the student from Arkansas, “What is the opposite of joy?” “Sadness,” said the student. “And the opposite … Continue reading

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“What is the Salvation Army, and what do they believe?”


 The Salvation Army describes itself as “an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church with its own distinctive governance and practices.” Most people recognize the red-and-white shield of the Salvation Army as representing a social services organization that responds to … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Elvis’ Senior Citizen Song”


Elvis’ Senior Citizen Song Are you lonesome tonight, does your tummy feel tight? Did you bring your Mylanta and Tums? Does your memory stray, to that bright sunny day… When you had all your teeth and your gums? Is your … Continue reading

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“Do we become angels after we die?”


Angels are beings created by God (Colossians 1:15-17) and are entirely different from humans. They are God’s special agents to carry out His plan and to minister to the followers of Christ (Hebrews 1:13-14). There is no indication that angels … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Juggling A Ticket”


Juggling A Ticket An Alexander County Deputy pulled a car over on I-57 about 2 miles north of the Missouri state line. When the Deputy asked the driver why he was speeding, the driver answered that he was a magician … Continue reading

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