January 2006
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Delighting in God
by Gary Henry via Jan 1984 Christianity Magazine
The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. Never have I stood before its awesome vastness and its exquisite beauty without being moved spontaneously to say, however inadequately, how glorious it is. And I have never failed to hear others burst forth in words of wonder. Indeed, one would pity the person who either failed to delight in such grandeur or was incapable of sharing his delight.
First Down and Ten in the Fourth Pew on the Right
by T.D. Roberts
For many Americans football is an enjoyable, spectator sport. We are not required to actually play. We just sit and watch, and cheer if we want to. If we are not pleased with the general results, we stop attending the games or watching on TV. Would you agree that football is mainly a spectator sport?
I am Bill’s Ears
by Mark Roberts
Some people say we’re shaped kind of funny. Women poke holes in us and hang all kinds of ornaments off our lobes. If someone is mad they may threaten to “box” us. A famous orator once asked Romans to lend theirs to him. What am I? I am the ear. Specifically, since there are two of me, I am Bill’s ears.