John Wesley
John Wesley John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, riding twenty miles daily for forty years, preached forty thousand sermons, produced four hundred books, knew ten languages, and at eighty-three was annoyed when he could not write more than fifteen hours a day without huring his eyes. At eighty-six he was ashamed that he could […]
A Lukewarm Christian
A Lukewarm Christian Recently I talked to a man I will call Mr. Luke Warm, for he is neither cold not hot. He says he is a Christian but seldom attends church. “I am under a great deal of tension where I work,” he explained, “and often go fishing on weekends for relaxation. Church is […]
The Extra Mile
The Extra Mile Some people approach the extra mile with an attitude that makes you wonder if they just inadvertently missed the previous exit. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email
Stay Ready for the Rapture
Stay Ready for the Rapture A gentleman visiting a certain school gave out that he would give a prize to the pupil whose desk he found in the best order when he returned. “But when will you return?” some of them asked. “That I cannot tell,” was the answer. A little girl, who had been […]
Willing People
Willing People Every church is filled with willing people—some willing to work, and others willing to let them. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email
Expecting the Rapture
Expecting the Rapture We are to work while we wait for the rapture. A gardener for a large estate in northern Italy was conducting a visitor through the castle and the beautiful, well-groomed grounds. As the visitor had lunch with the gardener and his wife, he commended them for the beautiful way they were keeping the gardens. He […]
Logic of a County Worker
Logic of a County Worker Farmer Jack watched two men park their county truck on the side of the road. One man got out and dug a hole, then moved a few feet and dug another. The other man followed, filling in each hole. The farmer called, “What’s going on with all the digging?” “We work for […]
How People Spend Their Lives
How People Spend Their Lives Someone has calculated how a typical lifespan of 70 years is spent. Here is the estimate: Sleep—23 years—32.9% Work—16 years—22.8% TV—8 years—11.4% Eating—6 years—8.6% Travel—6 years—8.6% Leisure—4.5 years—6.5% Illness—4 years—5.7% Dressing—2 years—2.8% Religion—0.5 years—0.7% Total—70 years Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email
The Top Three New Year’s Resolutions in 2008
The Top Three New Year’s Resolutions in 2008 The top three New Year’s resolutions for men in 2008 were:1. Stop smoking2. Spend less money3. Lose weight The top three New Year’s resolutions for women in 2008 were:1. Lose weight2. Be a better person3. Stop smoking Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email
I Am the New Year
I Am the New Year I am the New Year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months. All that you sought and didn’t find is […]