Every generation has its unique culture, sayings, and idioms. I am a product of the 70s and grew up with “dude”, “far out”, “boogie down”, and some strange clothing choices by today’s standards. (See the “cat idioms” at the end of the article for examples of other idioms). Lately, there has been a trend of using the phrase “6-7” among the youth that confuses the older … [Read more...] about 6-7
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IMPARTIALITY IN FAITH!
In Proverbs, Solomon noted. . . “(31) Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.” (Proverbs 14:31 ESV) … [Read more...] about IMPARTIALITY IN FAITH!
ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONSTANT!
In mathematics there are constants and variables. With a constant, the value remains the same and aids in coming to terms with the variable. The mathematical solution is in acknowledging the constant. In life we also experience many variables. … [Read more...] about ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONSTANT!
THE GREATER GAIN!
Within American culture there has been the idea that poverty was equated with sin and wealth with righteous living. Such thinking fueled a teaching of what has been called (among other designations) the gospel of prosperity or prosperity theology. The idea that good health and great wealth are ours if we only … [Read more...] about THE GREATER GAIN!
True Beauty
Summertime can be a dangerous time in regard to immodest dress. Do you dress to impress others, especially the opposite gender? Do you consider yourself beautiful physically? What about inside—are you beautiful there as well? Does your dress really add to that inward beauty or send false messages about who you really are? Think about precious gems and … [Read more...] about True Beauty
