An unknown medieval poet, observing the failure of Christians in his day to give Christ His rightful place, wrote these words carved in stone in the cathedral at Lubeck, Germany:- Thus speaketh Christ , our Lord; You call Me Master and obey Me not. You call Me light and seek Me not, You call Me [...]
Archives for the ‘Insights & Quotes’ Category
Eat crumbs
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Dr. Arnott who has gone to GOD used this illustration in one of his sermon. The sermon and text have all gone, but that illustration is fresh upon my mind to-night and brings home the truth. He said: “You have been sometimes out at dinner with a friend, and you have seen the faithful household [...]
Life is so fragile
Saturday, 18 July 2009
I like to read the obituary section of the newspaper. It is a reminder that our life on earth is but a short sojourn. I like to read what people say about their loved ones who have gone before them. Several years ago, while I was reading the newspaper and munching my breakfast I suddenly [...]
The Doll and a White Rose
Friday, 17 July 2009
I hurried into the local department store to grab some last minute Christmas gifts. I looked at all the people and grumbled to myself. I would be in here forever and I just had so much to do. Christmas was beginning to become such a drag. I kinda wished that I could just sleep through [...]
The greatest truth in John 3:16
Thursday, 16 July 2009
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 GOD — The Greatest Lover SO LOVED — The Greatest Degree THE WORLD — The Greatest Company THAT HE GAVE — The Greatest Act HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON [...]
Him that honoureth me I will honour
Monday, 13 July 2009
Chariots of Fire At the Paris Olympics over forty years ago, when an Edinburgh student, Eric Liddell, was chosen to run in the 100 metres, he withdrew because he refused to run in the heats on a Sunday. He switched to the 400 metres, somehow scrapped through to the final and won the Gold Medal. [...]
The black door or the firing squad
Sunday, 12 July 2009
An Arab Chief tells the story of a spy who had been captured and sentenced to death by a general of the Persian army. The general had fallen upon a strange custom. He permitted the condemned person to make a choice. He could either face a firing squad or pass through the Big Black Door. [...]
What happens to the unwanted babies?
Friday, 10 July 2009
Raining in New York City Someone sent me this email. . . A woman and her ten-year-old son were riding in a cab in New York City . It was raining and all the hookers were standing under the awnings. “Mom,” said the boy, “what are all those women doing?” “They’re waiting for their husbands [...]
Suicide
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Why did the man commit suicide at Fuionpolis and end his life on 3 July 2009? Psychiatrists believe that suicide is the result of untreated clinical depression or mental illness. But there are factors in our life which may contribute to depression and drive a person to entertain suicidal thoughts. These include financial trouble, job [...]
Man fell and died at Fusionpolis on 3 July 2009
Friday, 3 July 2009
A man (looks like someone in his 40-50s) was found lying dead on the open terrace outside Fusionpolis at around 2pm today. He was wearing long black pants and a short sleeve shirt which was tucked out. His four limbless were outstretched and without life. His head was deformed and badly smashed. There were blood [...]