Nothing New Under the Sun

We are the ones we've been waiting for...

There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods; but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in ...

This is a time for launching. Many of you have been held in a holding pattern for some time and you have been crying out, "When God, when?!?" It is like a launching at Kennedy Space Center. Plans are made, but those plans are contingent upon the weather. The spiritual climate has been turbulent. This is because of the sound of praise and worship emanating ...

Several years ago, a priest from out-of-state accepted a position at a church in Houston, Texas . Some weeks after he arrived, he had occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, "You'd better give the ...

A man of 92 years, short, very well-presented, who takes great care in his appearance, is moving into an old people’s home today. After waiting several hours in the retirement home lobby, he gently smiles as he is told that his room is ready. His wife of 70 has recently died, and he is obliged to leave his home. As he slowly walks to the elevator, using his cane, I describe ...

The following is from an email I received today forwarded from the website: The Israel of God. It deals with some racial/color issues as well as identity. It is information not propagated by mainstream society - so for some readers I can understand how it might be offensive, challenging and unbelievable. Nevertheless it is posted here for the purpose of informing, challenging, promoting discussion and understanding, and last ...