Let's take a moment to consider the kinds of dangers that a fisherman must face on a daily basis:Because the ocean is prone to sudden, thick fog, fishermen who set out from their fishing vessels in dories are constantly at risk of losing sight of their boats. In...
The advancements of technology are amazing. What was once impossible is now possible. Like the invention of suspension bridges that can withstand more weight than conventional bridges, for example.But then again, not everything that is built lasts. Take, for example,...
Three people fervently discussed how they had each crashed on a deserted island, and how they had each come to be rescued.The Canadian began: "I was rescued within a week. All I needed to do is write S.O.S. on the sand of the beach. It wasn't too bad!"The German...
"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in...
"You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." (Ps 51:16-17 NIV)Isn't it interesting that as you climb a tall...
"When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:8 NIV)We find ourselves in the middle of a dense fog above the tree line on Mount Washington. We can't even see our hands in front of our faces, no matter how hard we try to wriggle them. How are...
Do you know why we experience so much defeat in life?It's because we love to be in control!Jesus knew about our tendency and He warned us about it: "I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it...
