In August, 20% of all checks written in Brazil bounced. Highest number since recordkeeping began in 1995. No wonder many businesses are now accepting only cash.
2005/09/24
by J. Randal
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Monthly Archives: September 2005
2005/09/24
by J. Randal
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Animal terrorists
One of the more recent acts that spurred the decision was the theft of the body of a family member from the local churchyard last October. These people are … animals.
2005/09/21
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What would Jesus do?
A friend and his grandson walked into a Christian book store. Near the cash register they saw a display of caps with WWJD printed on all of them. The youngster liked the look of the caps, but was puzzled over … Continue reading
2005/09/21
by J. Randal
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Only when it’s lost
Don’t know who said it, but the idea is, health is never truly appreciated until it’s lost. What else can that be said of? Charles Caleb Colton thought that “True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is … Continue reading
2005/09/20
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When I was 14
Donald Hall said, “I try every day to write great poetry—as I tried when I was 14. What else is there to do?” Indeed, what else?
2005/09/20
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Two propositions in mind
“I go out to preach with two propositions in mind. First, everyone ought to give his life to Christ. Second, whether or not anyone gives Him his life, I will give Him mine.” –Jonathan Edwards Well said.
2005/09/20
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Smith’s Bible Dictionary, by Reuel Lemmons
I found it online for 7 bucks, including shipping, waiting from the bookseller to let me pay up. I’m excited about finding this. This is the only general Bible dictionary I know of edited by one of ours and with, … Continue reading
2005/09/19
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Vegetarians have fewer health problems
“Vegetarians still have less heart disease, less obesity, less hypertension, less diabetes, less colon cancer — even less emergency appendectomies.” They may not live longer, but they have fewer health problems. A good reason, is it not?
2005/09/18
by J. Randal
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Investing in individuals
Here, we invest a lot in individuals. One family of six moved away from us last month and we really felt that. Vicki and I had worked with the husband and wife for 10 years. When they came, they were … Continue reading
2005/09/18
by J. Randal
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Storehouse of skill
Don almost always has great thoughts here. This one is yet another. I thought you might appreciate it. []s Randal —– Original message —– Read the Bible in a Year This morning read Proverbs 30 and 31 You Have a … Continue reading