"Poetic Wednesday" Please Smile If you have a happy spirit, then, please, tell your face! Spread a little light in this dreary, dark place! See if your teeth will sunburn or tan! Make others suspect your actions and plans! Melancholy tears flee from the chase, Depression ultimately loses the race, A plethora of frowns you … Continue reading Please Smile (Poem) – “If you’re happy, tell your face!”
"Sunday Sermon" The Last Supper Discourse on the Holy Ghost During the Last Supper, Jesus Christ warned his apostles about his imminent death, and he prepared them to receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. He explained: And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with … Continue reading 7 Facets of the Holy Ghost
"Sunday Sermon" “The Way” The early Jewish disciples of Jesus referred to the church as “the Way.” They called themselves "followers of the Way.” (See: Ellicott’s Comm., Acts 9:2; MacLaren’s Expositions, Acts 9:2; “Christianity in the 1st Century,” Wikipedia.) I thought I was "special," several weeks ago, when I first "discovered" "the Way." But then … Continue reading Early Church Members: From “Followers of the Way,” to “Saints,” to “Christians”
"Fun Facts Saturday" "World History" Ravens and the Fall of Britain An old British legend warns: “If the Tower ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall, and Britain with it.” The Brits take this warning seriously. Historians theorize that ravens were often attracted to the Tower of London because of the frequent … Continue reading Famous Ravens of the Tower of London
"Court Case Friday" I once presided over a unique eviction trial. The renter was an elderly WW II Marine war hero. He was living in a federally subsidized apartment complex for the elderly and disabled. He had lived there about ten years. 100-year-old decorated U.S. Marine Sadly, as his mind deteriorated with age, he started … Continue reading My Ruling Led to Suicide
"Poetic Wednesday" "Vanity of vanities; all is vanity." (Ecclesiastes 1:2) “On the Vanity of Earthly Greatness” The tusks that clashed in mighty brawlsOf mastodons, are billiard balls. The sword of Charlemagne the JustIs ferric oxide, known as rust. The grizzly bear, whose potent hugWas feared by all, is now a rug. Great Caesar's dead and … Continue reading “On the Vanity of Earthly Greatness” – A Short Poem
"Sunday Sermon" "Know Thyself" The Bible counsels and commands: “examine yourselves” and “consider your ways.” Likewise, Socrates proclaimed: “Know Thyself!” He added, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Lao Tzu also declared: “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” “Examine Yourself” (1 Corinthians 11:28) “Let a man examine himself.” … Continue reading “Examine Yourself” & “Consider Your Ways”– 4 Soul-Searching Questions from the Bible
"Fun Facts Saturday" "World History" I got excited when I learned I am the direct descendant of William the Conqueror (1027-1135). He is my 26th great-grandfather. I felt special. Maybe I was entitled to a castle? But then I discovered he has an estimated 13 million direct descendants alive today. So, I could inherit 1/13 … Continue reading I’m the Illegitimate Descendant of King William “the Conqueror”
"Court Case Friday" “Drunk Driving” (DUI) cases are some of the most tragic. They are also some of the most entertaining. Field Sobriety Tests In the “old days,” reciting the alphabet was a standard field sobriety test (FST). This FST tested mental impairment. Mental impairment occurs before observable physical impairment. Years ago, the National Highway … Continue reading DUI Drivers Versus the Alphabet
"Hero Birthday Series" In Honor of his Birthday - June 1, 1801 Crying babies “Crying babies are like good intentions: Both should be carried out immediately!” Education of women "You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation." Fools take offense “He who takes offense when offense was … Continue reading Brigham Young – Best Quotes
The London Edition 