Tag Archives: Human Nature

Learning From Other’s Mistakes Scripture References: Jeremiah 7:12; 1 Corinthians 10:11 On October 25, 1983, United States forces invaded the island of Granada, in the eastern Caribbean. Hard-line Marxists had seized control of the government, assassinated the previous ruler, and … Continue reading →

Not to Erase the Good Scripture References: Ezekiel 18:21-22; Colossians 3:13 A couple enjoyed a wonderful twenty—year marriage. Compatible in every way, it seemed the perfect match. When he died, the widow proved inconsolable. Her life had come to an … Continue reading →

Even They Scripture References: Joshua 7:2-5; 1 Corinthians 10:12 George Morar made his first parachute jump in Korea when his plane went down behind enemy lines. It saved his life. In 1983 he made his last jump from a small … Continue reading →

Not That at All Scripture References: Job 42:6; 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 Columbus’ fortunes plummeted after his first voyage. When he returned under fire from his second, he decided that pride had led God to frown on his achievements. To curry … Continue reading →

Only a Few Scripture References: Psalm 18:1-3, 16-17; Romans 8:17 Forty-six percent of actors and actresses live in Los Angeles and 36 percent in New York. In 1982 they earned an unevenly distributed $459 million. More than 81 percent of … Continue reading →

In His Mind Scripture References: Nehemiah 4:6; Colossians 3:9-10 “Bat,” or “Roman Nose,” as the whites called him, stood six feet three inches. He claimed to possess great medicine in a headdress he wore in all battles. It repeatedly protected … Continue reading →

Each Person Needs Scripture References: Jeremiah 2:35; 3:13; Mark 10:13-17 While his studies led Nicolaus Copernicus from a geocentric to a heliocentric perception of the universe, he retained an unaltered personal faith in God. And, in a spiritual humility many … Continue reading →

Not Able to Forget Scripture References: Genesis 9:15-16; 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 He stormed ashore on Utah Beach, June 6, 1944, a young infantryman, alert and frightened. In the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, he blundered into a German patrol and … Continue reading →

A Mother’s Memory Scripture References: Joshua 22:21-28; John 11:51-52 In 1961, a seventeen-year-old runaway who was serving time in a reform school surrendered the son born to her there. In 1980 she began a determined effort to find the boy … Continue reading →

Harmful If Swallowed? Scripture References: Micah 2:11; John 5:39-40 The prescription a doctor scribbles should help our body’s immune system fight off disease. Improperly taken, or taken with the wrong food and drink, however, it can be more harmful than … Continue reading →