We eat foods that do not nourish us. We drink beverages that do not quench our thirst. We wear clothing that does not protect us. They all symbolize the fact that we live without purpose. Life has no more meaning for many than it has for the hamster n his cage, turning his little wheel. God wants to

When Anwar Sadat, of Egypt, was assassinated, they provided a temporary burial place beside Egypt's Unknown Soldier. How interesting that Egypt's best-known soldier should be buried beside Egypt's Unknown Soldier! In the kingdom of God, there are many unknown soldiers. They march right besid

A store clerk in California named Bill Capell has just found out that he is the next Earl of Essex in England. Due to inheritance law and custom, he now has an honorary seat in the House of Lords. Too many Christians live their lives unaware that they are spiritual royalty. They are children

In a recent Dennis the Menace comic panel, Dennis is depicted at a picnic table with his parents. The table contains a picnic basket, a plate of fried chicken, cold drinks, a gelatin salad and the people wearing smiling faces. Dennis said to his parents, "I think this is gonna be one of my g

There is a wonderful story making the rounds about a man who went to the barbershop. While he was there he got into a theological discussion with his barber. The barber said, "I don't believe that God exists. You just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't exist. If God exi

H. G. Wells once said, "If there is no God, nothing matters. If there is a God, nothing else matters!" That ought to highlight our need to walk in God's ways, to talk in a fashion that pleases Him, and to think on those things that honor Him. _______________J. Michael Shannon is professor o

A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment. Each student was instructed to bring in an object to share with the class that represented their religion. The first student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is a Star o

Recently some keen wits have distributed some translations for phrases used at work. For instance: 1) A keen analyst: Thoroughly confused. 2) Accepts new job assignments willingly: Never finishes a job. 3) Alert to company developments: An office gossip. 4) Conscientious and careful: Scare

You might think there are enough translations of the Bible already, but make room for another one. In this version, the opening of Genesis goes like this: "In da Bginnin God cre8d da heavens da earth." What is this version? It is a version for use by cell phone text messengers. News report

A respected woman in the community was being interviewed by a TV reporter in honor of her 104th birthday. The reporter asked, "And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?" She simply replied, "No peer pressure." _______________J. Michael Shannon is professor of preaching at Cincinn