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What Will Heaven Do With Steve Jobs?
     'Inspiration For You' from Randy Mitchell

Our world lost one of the greatest minds of its time this week, Steve Jobs. So I find it only fitting to say a few things about where he's going from here, at least, in my viewpoint. When you think of the truly great inventors, geniuses, and business pioneers of the worlds history very few names stand out. I'm talking about the ones who REALLY changed the way we live our lives (i.e. Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Edison, The Wright Brothers, Einstein, and now Steve Jobs). They literally altered the course of our history and made things that drastically improved our very existence.…

Bible and Quote - September 28 - October 2
     'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns

(Pursued by his enemies, David wrote) I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. Psalm 3:5 Sometimes God calms the storm, sometimes He calms the sailor. Anon I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around. Psalm 3:6 If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery. John Paul Jones, 1747-92, US naval officer Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; shatter the teeth of the wicked. Psalm 3:7 Wishful thinking, confident…

Goodness and Mercy
     'God's Words For US' from Cecelia Lester

“Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6 (NIV) David writes words of hope here. After expressing God’s relationship with him (The Lord is my shepherd. . .) and the resultant feeling he has. (. . . I shall not want.) GOODNESS “The fruit of the spirit is love, joy peace . . . goodness . . . Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 When we see someone acting for the betterment of others instead of themselves, we realize they are…

Example To Others
     'Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life' from Tom Kelley

As an Ohio State Buckeyes fan, 2002 was a year for the record book. The Buckeyes rode the strong shoulders of freshman sensation, Maurice Clarett, to a perfect season and the National Championship. Clarett was being mentioned for the Heisman Trophy as the best player in the country after just a couple of games. Funny the difference a year makes. This past season started with a thud. Clarett was ruled ineligible for play due to accepting improper benefits from a family friend and then lying to investigators about it. Ohip State would have to petition the National Collegiate…

Dependent
     ''Winging It' from Stan Smith

There is a large segment of our world, whether Christian or not, that believes the positive-thinking mantra. You know, that "you can do it" attitude intended to get us all through whatever we're going through. We appreciate that "pick yourself up by your bootstraps and accomplish anything" attitude. Even Christians are pretty sure that's what we're supposed to do as Christians. But the "fringe elements" of Christendom, those less immersed in a biblical worldview and more comfortable in the only remaining alternative -- the humanistic worldview -- are…

Fighting Like a Girl
     'The Way' from Kevin Pauley

…Be earnest and disciplined in your prayers…Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere. 1 Peter 4:7; Ephesians 6:18 Most girls, when they fight, flail away wildly – hair falling in their eyes, eyes closed, they swing with great energy, but with little accomplishment. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen some phenomenal female warriors, but most girls fight like – well, girls! We Christians are often guilty…

Comfort in Penitence V (12-1-10)
     'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

Loneliness bites the soul like frost degrades and scars the flesh. It is insidious in that it usually comes so gradually that it is unnoticed. Without warning, changes in our lives can be so subtle as to be unnoticed for the moment, but literally wreak havoc over the long haul. As a nation, Israel had gradually drifted away from the source of all real comfort, the Lord God Almighty. Like we do as individuals at times, they were suffering from extreme loneliness in a crowded world! Nothing can be worse than acute loneliness; cries that originate in the lonely heart are cries that indelibly…

Thank You For the Variety and Colour Flowing From Your Holy Word
     'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw

There is such a contrasting picture in Psalm 92. We looked at the first seven verses, and as we read on, we learn that the wicked are likened to perishing grass – and the righteous are like flourishing trees. Grass is the picture of anything which is short lived - and in the land where these……

Poverty of values
     'Refreshment in Refuge' from Gina Burgess

I generally try to keep my blog posts and my columns different especially recent posts. Although, I plagairize myself all the time by reaching back into archives and reposting for greater exposure. But today, I'm posting something from my blog that has very current ramifications in light of the Zimmerman case, and the three thugs that beat up the boy on the bus because he wouldn't buy drugs from them. Poverty of values is not my phrase but comes from Dan Quayle. You remember him don't you? I know there are thousands of people who remember Dan Quayle as vice president, and most…

The Architect and the Builder
     'Voice of Inspiration' from Andy Castro

Architect: One who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures. Builder: One who builds; one who develops or gives form to according to a plan or process; create. Many years ago (more than I want to admit) I was in the construction business: block laying, carpentry, superintendent, but was mainly in the residential concrete business. When working in all phases of construction, you have to be able to read blueprints. If you can’t read and understand them, you will fail to correctly do your job. In turn, your work may not pass inspection…

Desire To Witness
     ''Christ in You...'' from Dale Krebbs

When we believe deeply that which has turned our lives in surrender to Jesus Christ, it is natural to desire to tell others what has happen to us. Some want to tell the whole world if possible what God has done for them by Jesus Christ. The desire is commendable and not wrong. The desire is not wrong, but the same thing you have experienced may be or become dangerous knowledge for someone else. As in many endeavors, timing can be everything. Personal witnessing has been effective for some, but very ineffective for others. For those, the witness may be dangerous knowledge. Those…