People seem to be preoccupied with so-called “equal pay” in this country. I seriously wonder why that is. Not because I don’t understand such a simple concept, but rather that I wonder if people really ought to be making such comparisons at all, given that the very concept of a “wage” is subjective, from man’s […]
If there’s one thing, no two, that you’re going to spend good money on, let it be on shoes and mattresses. — Some really smart person The average person sleeps roughly 6-8 hours per night. That’s roughly one third of life spent sleeping, presumably on some sort of mattress – whether it resembles a commercially
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Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it captures nothing at all? — Amos 3:5 No and no, to answer the prophet Amos’ questions. What’s he getting at, though? The simple gist of his wisdom is that if
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“I can’t stand wimpy men!” I’m quoting my wife here. I giggle whenever I hear her share that sentiment. I mean, I totally agree, but there’s just something about those words rolling off the tongue of a reserved woman. If you don’t know her, you might be taken aback. In any case, she brings up
You have a name for everything I am; but I’ve only got one for you. You call me a dinosaur because the principles I am bound to live by are ancient. You call me a racist because I disagree with social programs that, in the long run, cripple those you claim to be helping. You
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Beach erosion occurs when waves and currents remove sand from the beach system. The loss of sand causes the beach to become narrower and lower in elevation. Storm waves carry the sand offshore, depositing and storing the sediment in large sandbars… Beach erosion has become a serious concern for coastal counties throughout the United States
Grace precedes judgment. Grace precedes judgment. Grace precedes judgment!!! OK, got it? Do yourself a favor and keep on repeating that to yourself until it cannot escape your conscious mind. Make a jingle out of it if you must, but do not let it leave you…ever. Satan hates me for writing this (part of me
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I’ve always enjoyed movies depicting individuals who are able to overcome extreme odds. Guys like Indiana Jones, by the sweat of his brow, evading certain death to save his gal, seemed exciting, full of purpose. I guess something inside of me has always appreciated characters like that, fictional or otherwise. In many ways, it was a
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When I think of scary things, I sometimes think of big cats (e.g., lions) or crocodiles or venomous spiders. Having watched my fair share of wildlife documentaries and inevitably witnessing nature’s ferocity, I’m not sure how anyone could not be frightened by the sheer danger these creatures represent. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention sharks, too…yikes,
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve prayed to God for this or that and somewhere in the deepest recesses of my mind, I doubted whatever I was praying for was even possible. Yup – I’ve been, and am confident that I will continue to be from time to time, that insulting to God. This thought