You often see the bumper sticker “Perform random acts of kindness.” While I am not really a fan of bumper sticker sayings, this one is a concept that is worthy of consideration.
As Christians, we are to be kind and tenderhearted to one another (Ephesians 4:32). We are to live peaceably with all men (Romans 12:18). We are even to do good to our…
Filed under: Devotional, Michael Carter on January 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
What an amazing story, and what a wonderful outcome. Flight 1549, destined for North Carolina, had just lifted off the La Gaurdia Airport runway this past Thursday (Jan. 15, 2009) when a flock of Canadian geese flew in the path of the plane and took out both of the engines. Thanks to pilot Chesley Sullenberger’s quick thinking and expertise flying ability, the plane landed safely in the Hudson River. All 146 passengers and the 5 crew members survived. This pilot has been…
Filed under: Devotional, Michael Carter on January 17th, 2009 | No Comments »
Bitter cold! Arctic blasts lower temperatures! Icy weather ahead!
Judging from this morning’s headlines our timing could not be more perfect to kick off Season 2 of Dale Ridge Kid’s Day with Professor Digsalot and a study of “The Ice Age”.
This last point is certainly the most important. What can we learn about the Ice Age from the Bible? What does God’s Word have to say about this…
Filed under: Authors, Gregg Alexander on January 16th, 2009 | No Comments »
My wife Ruth has a body scrub that she makes from sea salt, olive or grapeseed oil, and lavender or peppermint essential oil. Each one of these ingredients serves a purpose – the sea salt helps to remove dead skin cells; the olive/grapeseed oil helps to moisturize the skin; and the lavender and peppermint essential oil help soothe the skin as well as give a pleasing scent to the scrub. Without one of these ingredients, the body scrub would not work as…
Filed under: Doctrine, Michael Carter on January 15th, 2009 | No Comments »
Emerson once wrote, “Hitch your wagon to a star.” These words form a summary of human achievement and provide an everlasting inspiration for all of us. Jesus said it this way, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48) Now, none of us will ever be “perfect” as God is “perfect,” but that is the goal, the standard.
Aspiration is the key to growth and development. Aspiration serves as an inner stimulus for us to accomplish worthy goals. Beecher once said, “There is not a heart but has its moments of longing,…
Filed under: Uncategorized on January 13th, 2009 | No Comments »
