Posts by Paul R. Blake (Page 10)
Sound Words – December 10, 2017
When Our Heroes Disagree By Sewell Hall If I were asked to name my three most admired New Testament heroes (other than Jesus) I suppose I would name Paul, Peter and Barnabas, perhaps in that order. I admire Paul for his outstanding zeal. Zeal to obey the Lord (Acts 9:18), to preach the gospel (Acts 9:19, Romans 1:15) and to defend the truth (Philippians 1:16). I admire Peter for his courage. Courage to speak for Jesus when others were…
Moments Wisdom – December 3, 2017
A Moments Wisdom –What you see and hear depends, not only on where you are standing, but also on what kind of person you are. –The sting of a rebuke is the truth within it. –It takes a completely honest man to tell the difference between when he is tired and when he is just plain lazy. –Look at a day when you were supremely satisfied at its end. It is not a day when you relaxed and did nothing;…
Sound Words – December 3, 2017
Social Addiction By Kent Heaton “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6:19-21). The sermon Jesus delivered on the mountain forms the nature and character of His disciples. Simple principles are…
Moments Wisdom – November 26, 2017
A Moments Wisdom –The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way. –High station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace. –The attempt to silence a man is the greatest honor you can bestow on him. It means that you recognize his superiority to yourself. –Love is what is left in a relationship after all the selfishness has been removed.
Sounds Words – November 26, 2017
Raising Good Citizens By John Rosemond Many parents hope their kids will learn to be good citizens when they go to school; others believe that signing them up for a Scouts program will do the trick. What many parents don’t realize is that good character is learned in the home. The “3 Rs” of good citizenship– Respect, Responsibility, and Resourcefulness– are the bedrock of good character. A solid moral and ethical foundation supports the development of compassion, integrity, commitment, selflessness,…
Moments Wisdom – November 19, 2017
A Moments Wisdom –The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way. –High station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace. –The attempt to silence a man is the greatest honor you can bestow on him. It means that you recognize his superiority to yourself. –Love is what is left in a relationship after all the selfishness has been removed. Visit this site https://www.cmadata.co.uk/viagra-tablets-online.htm, compare and choose…
Sound Words – November 19, 2017
Raising Good Citizens By John Rosemond Many parents hope their kids will learn to be good citizens when they go to school; others believe that signing them up for a Scouts program will do the trick. What many parents don’t realize is that good character is learned in the home. The “3 Rs” of good citizenship– Respect, Responsibility, and Resourcefulness– are the bedrock of good character. A solid moral and ethical foundation supports the development of compassion, integrity, commitment, selflessness,…
Sound Words – November 11, 2017
Somebody Died for You By Oswald J. Smith It was night. Another day had gone, and all was still. But what matter…it was always night in the cold, clammy dungeon where Barabbas lay. The sun now and then did manage to penetrate the inky blackness that ever reigned beneath the surface of the ground, but even then it could not be called light; it was only less dark. Yet there was a difference for this murderer, who awaited the execution…