Monthly Archives: August 2012

“What is Fundamentalism?”

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The word fundamentalism is somewhat hard to define, and there are many definitions on the Internet with little in common with one another. The word is used both as an adjective (e.g., fundamental Islamist) and as a noun (e.g., the Fundamentalist movement). … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “A Man’s Wish”

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

A Man’s Wish A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife stayed home. He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed, “Dear Lord, I go to work every day … Continue reading →

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“What does the Bible say about animal/pet euthanasia?”

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

While the Bible nowhere explicitly addresses animal/pet euthanasia, there are definitely some biblical principles that apply. In Genesis 1:26 God declares, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Last Words”

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Last Words Mary Clancy goes up to Father O’Grady after his Sunday morning service, and she’s in tears. He says, “So what’s bothering you, Mary my dear?” She says, “Oh, Father, I’ve got terrible news. My husband passed away last … Continue reading →

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“Is it possible to sell your soul to the devil?”

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

In the fanciful tale of Dr. Faustus, a man makes a deal with the devil: in exchange for his body and soul, the man is to receive supernatural power and pleasures for 24 years. The devil agrees to the trade, … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Were My Ears Red!”

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Were My Ears Red! With both ears very red, Sarah went to her doctor. The doctor asked her what had happened to her ears and she answered, “I was ironing a shirt and the phone rang – but instead of … Continue reading →

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Today is my birthday. I have cancer. How can I possibly have a “Happy Birthday?”

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Today is my birthday.  I was born on August 2, 1946 in Harrisburg, Arkansas.  In May my Doctor told me that I have cancer of the prostate gland.  Various options were presented to me and I chose to take radiation … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “And So It Was Done”

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

And So It Was Done One day in heaven, the Lord decided he would visit the earth and take astroll. Walking down the road, the Lord encountered a man who was crying. The Lord asked the man, “Why are you … Continue reading →

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“Did Jesus have long hair?”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Most artistic portrayals of Jesus are of a Caucasian male with blue eyes and long light-brown hair. It is important to understand that this common portrayal is likely not at all what Jesus looked lie. Jesus was ethnically Jewish, so … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Sarah and the Final Exam”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Sarah and the Final Exam Sarah reported for her university final examination which consists of “yes/no” type questions. She takes her seat in the examination hall, stares at the question paper for five minutes, and then in a fit of … Continue reading →

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