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Sometimes, in the old days of war, there used to be a number of little ships wanting to cross the sea. But the privateers were on the watch, so the seamen were afraid to hoist the sail, and get away from the shelter of the shore, for they would soon be caught by their enemies, like doves by the hawk.…

In a child of God there is a burning and a shining light that reveals the truth concerning sin. There is within him a something that cannot be silenced; this is that principle or power that John Bunyan calls in his Holy War, “Mr. Conscience, the Recorder of Mansoul.” You know that, when the city of Mansoul…

If you were on board a vessel, and had lost your bearings, you would be glad enough to see a pilot in the offing. Here he is on board, and you say, “Pilot, do you know where we are?” “Yes,” says he, “of course I do. I can tell you within a yard.” “It is well, Mr. Pilot, but can you bring us to the port…

Trusting to our own judgment often means following our own whims. But faith seeks direction from infallible wisdom, and so it is led in a right way. God knows your capacity better than you do; ask Him to choose your inheritance for you. If the flowers were to revolt against the gardener, and each one…

A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, Who would like this $20 bill? Hands started going up. He said, I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this. He proceeded to crumple the dollar bill up. He then asked, Who still…

Comparing church activities to the game of football

Cory Krambule only planned to take a short hike in the Utah wilderness, when a sudden snowstorm overwhelmed him. As a result, he could not find his way back to camp. He tried to get back to his camp, but eventually gave up and decided to light a small fire. He spent the night huddling over the fire trying…

Matt Gerdisch keeps a 5-month old, friendly doe named Abigail in an enclosure on his property, because he runs an animal rescue in Kane County, Illinois. But recently there was a terrible storm that hit the area causing significant damage to the animal sanctuary, giving the baby doe the chance to run…

The “me too” movement has been responsible for calling out numbers of sexual predators, bringing many to justice. Unfortunately, there have been false accusations and attempts to punish people who are not guilty. In 2018, one of the consequences of the movement was unintended. A survey showed that 35…

An unexpected trip to the gas station turned out to be a life-changing event for NFL player Tre Boston. Boston was a free agent was trying to decide whether he should sign with the L.A. Chargers or the Buffalo Bills. While driving, he noticed that the price of gas had dropped nearly 20 cents a gallon.…

A 23-year-old woman in Tobermory, Ontario was unfamiliar with the area. No problem, she would just follow her GPS. She was dutifully following its directions. While making the turn it suggested, she drove her car right down the boat ramp and into the frigid water of Georgian Bay. She was able to climb…

While GPS technology is often helpful, there are a growing number of instances where it isn’t. For instance, a mother and her son rented a car to explore Death Valley; the GPS led them off the main road onto an unmarked path that eventually terminated in a dead end. Oppressed by the devastating temperature,…

Who among us, worrying about the smell of our breath, hasn’t tried to smell our own and found it impossible? Breathometer, a Silicon Valley based startup, created a device, the Mint that will do it for you. All you have to do is to bite down on it for 30 seconds, and the Mint will chemically analyze…

Police in Vermont reported that a car ended up in an almost vertical position because the driver swerved quickly when her GPS unit told her to “turn around.” They said 30-year-old Nabila Altahan was traveling west on Highway 4 when she passed her intended destination. When the GPS told her turn around,…

Research from the University of Dundee suggests that it might be a good practice to avoid making important decisions on an empty stomach. Director of the study, Dr. Benjamin Vincent said they discovered that hunger alters people’s decision making process, because they become more impatient and more likely…

In 97 years, a person makes a lot of health decisions, some that he may live to regret. Rowena Donaldson just turned 97. He says he is often reminded about healthy choices he has made over those years. One of the biggest he says he made in December 1952, when he read an article in the Reader’s Digest…

The city of Santa Teresa, New Mexico has pumped millions of dollars into the state’s economy. The border-crossing, port-of-entry has streets lined with warehouses filled with goods of every kind. The city remains unincorporated, and though there are plenty of buildings, the city lacks shops, cafes, gas…

When the pandemic began in March 2020, Aaron Reichert, owner of Krank’s Cycle had some tough decisions to make. His business made money renting bicycles to tourists staying in local hotels. When the hotels were empty, Reichert decided to begin going door to door to repair bicycles. His crew also began…

Hubert Davis accepted the Head Coaching position as the North Carolina basketball coach just four days after Roy Williams retired. But he isn’t just returning to the school where he played from 1988-92 to win basketball games—he is on a mission. In 2014, he explained why he accepted the assistant coaching…

We are facing an ever-changing landscape in regard to people thinking they are really of another gender than the one ascribed to them by their body. Transgender advocates are pushing the decision on changing genders to an earlier and earlier age. Endocrinologist Michael Laidlaw discussed the growing…

Evidence from a study conducted at Ohio State University suggests the best way to discover a person’s true nature is to put them in a time-critical situation. Researchers found that an individual’s traits become more noticeable when they are forced to make a quick decision. Results of the study revealed…

A study at UC Irvine shows that adult levels of physical and cognitive abilities are reached by the age of 16. However, emotional maturity is not achieved till around 22. Laura Rico claims that college students often engage in the most dangerous behavior because they are given the freedom to do as they…

Alton, Illinois Mayor, Brant Walker pleaded with residents to stay home and shelter in place to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. He threatened citizens with orders to enforce the Novel Corona Virus sheltering orders. Only a few days later, a police raid on a Tavern caught revelers partying after…

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a video game which they believe is helpful in treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The organization said the game called EndeavorRx, built by a Boston company, requires a prescription, and is designed to improve attention function…

A study out of the United Kingdom indicates many men are too afraid of what other people think to order what they really want for dinner. Researchers at the University of Southampton say that “men choose meat dishes for dinner because they fear what others around them would think if they ordered vegetarian.”…