A querist asks, “Can someone explain what Solomon is saying in Ecclesiastes 1:4? I understand the part about a generation passing away, but what does he mean, “but the earth abideth for ever”? One thing Solomon is saying in this verse, is that while the earth remains the same (relatively speaking), the generations of men […]

The following is a description of three kinds of creatures that give us insight into life’s struggles and problems: A Buzzard If you put a buzzard in a pen six or eight feet square and entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of his ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The […]

As we look back on the horrible events which occurred on September 11, 2001, we must look at both the negative and positive aspects of these events in order to maintain a balanced perspective. On the negative side, we mourn the death of nearly 3,000 souls on that fateful day because of the radical religious […]

Good grammar mattered to my grandmother. As a former English teacher, it bothered her when she heard me use an incorrect word. For instance, when I used the word “I” in a sentence instead of “me”

Winning a long distance race doesn’t always belong to the swiftest runner, but to the runner with the most stamina. To gain stamina, a runner must discipline himself, not only by running every day, but by running up steep and challenging hills.

The following is a poem written in 1921 by Myra Brooks Welch (scroll down page). This lady reminds me of my Aunt Lee, who spent 67 years in a wheelchair because of crippling rheumatoid arthritis. Folks, when we’re down and out, thinking that life is no longer worth living, please think of the pain these […]

An anonymous writer once stated, “The tongue can be a blessing, And the tongue can be a curse; Say, friend, how are you using yours: For better or for worse?”

One of the great temptations we face in life, is yielding ourselves to the popular side of an issue. This is especially true of young people in dealing with peer pressure (cf. Exodus 23:2). It’s tough to stand firm and hold on to our convictions, when we find out that losing popularity with our peers […]

The story is told of a stressed-out woman who was tailgating a man as they drove on a busy boulevard. When he slowed to a stop at a yellow light, the woman hit the horn, began cussing, screaming, and angrily gesturing in frustration. As she continued raving and ranting, she heard a tap on her […]

The British people were anxiously awaiting the news of the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18,1815. Their only means of communication was a system of signals. One of the signal stations

There was once a retail store clerk by the name of Fred, who not only was extremely rude to the store’s customers, but lazy as well. On several occasions, his boss was about to fire him. But he didn’t follow through because of his concern for Fred’s wife and children, who would suffer from his dismissal. […]

Contrary to common belief, the ostrich does not bury its head in the sand to ignore danger. An ostrich can run at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. Their kick is powerful,

On my grandfather’s farm was a field he sowed by hand. He would strap on a canvas contraption similar to a kangaroo pouch, fill it with seed, and go out to sow. He would cast seed everywhere. When a farmer sows seed in his field, it looks like he’s throwing the seed away. It seems […]

In 1803, Thomas Jefferson commissioned Lewis and Clark to lead an expedition across an unexplored America to the Pacific coast. But, it might have failed without help from unexpected sources. The expedition was called “Corps of Discovery” and it lived up to its name. It cataloged 300 new species, identified nearly 50 Indian tribes, and […]

A querist asks, “In simple terms, can you please define the term “providence” and how it relates to God?”

Have you ever noticed how folks who are cheerful and have a cheerful countenance, usually influence the people they come in contact with to be cheerful as well? After all, cheerfulness is contagious! Folks who are able to accept things as they are and are always able to see their blessings in the darkest hours, […]

A body was stoned and left, in all appearances, as dead on the outskirts of the city of Lystra (Acts 14:19). Shortly before this event, this man had been exalted and proclaimed as a god, but he refused

A querist asks, “In Leviticus 27:30-33, we notice that one tenth of the Hebrew’s annual harvest was to be devoted to the service of God as a “tithe” offering for the support of the Levites and priests in their religious duties (Numbers 18:24; Numbers 18:28). The Israelites of Malachi’s day were violating this law. As […]

A querist asks, “Could someone please explain Luke 19:27 to me? I don’t believe I’ve ever heard this verse expounded upon at all.” The text reads, “But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.” The “enemies” Christ refers to in this verse are […]

A querist asks, “In the Bible, where does it say that we are to help others and expect nothing in return?” Our Lord said, “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He