Author: Administrador

The Boss Two employees were chatting. “The boss wants a meeting today at 4:30.” “Why does he always have to have them on Friday at 4:30?” “People tend to agree with him!” Source unknown

Despondency By comparing 2 Samuel 11:3 and 23:34, some believe that Ahithophel was the grandfather of Bathsheba, and that he was enraged because David had committed adultery with her. So Ahithophel may have wanted Absalom to destroy David and take the throne from his father. But when he saw Absalom following advice that would lead … Continue reading “Ahithophel”

Resource •      The Moral Catastrophe, David Hocking, Harvest House, 1990, p. 149ff

Bissel’s Ride Thanks to the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, everyone has heard of the “midnight ride of Paul Revere.” But few have heard of Israel Bissel, a humble post rider on the Boston-New York route. After the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, Bissel was ordered to raise the alarm in New … Continue reading “Alarm”

The Juggler A juggler, driving to his next performance, is stopped by the police. “What are those machetes doing in your car?” asks the cop. “I juggle them in my act.” “Oh, yeah?” says the doubtful cop. “Let’s see you do it.” The juggler gets out and starts tossing and catching the knives. Another man … Continue reading “Alcohol”

The Wallet John was driving home late one night when he picked up a hitchhiker. As they rode along, he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket of his coat that was on the seat between them, but it wasn’t there! So he … Continue reading “Accusation (false)”

Success Temporary success may often crown the efforts of the godless, but even their greatest achievements cannot bring complete satisfaction. That was Solomon’s theme when he said, “… the expectation of the wicked shall perish.” If unrepentant sinners should view their most brilliant accomplishments in the light of eternity, they would find them to be … Continue reading “Achievement”

Quotes •      A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. – Ambrose Bierce •      The difference between a friend and an acquaintance is that a friend helps; an acquaintance merely advises. – “Calgary Bob” Edwards

Weather Balloons Several years ago, I heard the story of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man who decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store one morning and bought forty-five used weather balloons. That afternoon he strapped himself into a lawn chair, to which … Continue reading “Action”

Quotes •      “It is an old ironic habit of human beings to run faster when we have lost our way.” – Rollo May •      It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. – Mable Newcomber