The Gospel: Far More Than a Key to the Front Door
In other words, the gospel isn’t something we need only to become a Christian. It’s not like it gets us in the front door, then we can pitch it. It’s the key to the living room, dining room, kitchen, attic and basement. It opens every drawer, cabinet, and appliance, turns on the water, heat and lights. The gospel should shape all of our lives as believers.
10 Compelling Reasons NOT to Resign
I would like to say to every minister I know that unless you are sure the Holy Spirit inside you is saying, “this is the time, walk away now,” don’t do it. Do not resign abruptly or impulsively.
Is it selfish for a prisoner of war to want to go home and see his family? Is it egocentric for a wayward son yearning for pig food to want to return to his father’s house? Jesus called it “coming to his senses.” (Luke 15:17)
Want more joy in your day? Cultivate it! Joy springs from viewing the day’s events from eternity’s perspective. With this intentional focus, you’re sure to see today differently — with more joy and conviction that God is at work in your life.
Nun among 3 charged with illegal voting in SW Ohio
A southwest Ohio nun who voted on behalf of another nun who died before last year’s presidential election has been charged with illegal voting.
The Hamilton County prosecutor in Cincinnati said Monday that Sister Marguerite Kloos (kloos) was among three people charged with voting illegally.
Woman gets ticket for driving 2 mph under speed limit
Local NBC affiliate News4 reports that the woman, who asked to keep her name anonymous, was driving 63 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone. Police say the reason they ticketed her was that she was driving in the left lane reserved for speedier commuters.
Why Daylight Saving Time Is Pointless
So, none of the arguments for maintaining DST weigh up. I have one, very large, argument to support scrapping it, though: it loses the US billions of dollars every year. It damages retail, affects the stock market in a negative way, and even disrupts agriculture.
A century ago, we didn’t have data to tell us whether DST made a real measurable impact; it was acceptable to run with it because, for all we knew, it was useful. Now, we know better. Day light savings sucks—and we need to get rid of it.