The word counterfeit invokes images of phony money; money manufactured by criminals in dark basement rooms. And there is good reason to think of currency when thinking of counterfeiting. Since the days of the Civil War, U.S. currency has been imitated by many a counterfeiter. Counterfeiting in the 1860’s was ...
Read More »When Silence is Dangerous
Before C.R.M. (Crew Resource Management) was adopted by the FAA, the captain of a commercial airliner was not to be questioned when in command of his aircraft. In an emergency, all decisions were left to his judgment. It would take the loss of several commercial jets to change how emergencies ...
Read More »Do You Celebrate Thanksgiving or Thanks-Living
I admit I am a “Black Friday Shopper.” My sister and I get up long before the sun. We trudge through the masses in search of treasure. We laugh at the idiots who fight over Furbie (actually saw someone go down once over that one!), and we love it. I ...
Read More »How Does God Define a Fool?
The fool, or jester, of medieval times was an interesting character. He spent his life entertaining noblemen and kings. He had a great wit and humor about him, which he needed in order to wear his garishly colored garments and his “fool’s” hat with its jingling bells. But perhaps his ...
Read More »Conformed to Christ’s Image
What does it really mean to be conformed to Christ’s image? How does God view this transformation in our spirits? We are born into Jesus Christ the moment we are identified with Him in His Father’s kingdom. The Spirit of God transplants us into the heavenly places in Christ. Every ...
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