September 30, 2010
One of the recent phenomena of our culture is the voyeuristic trend toward “reality” TV. From raising sextuplets (Kate plus Eight) to living life with the condition of dwarfism (Little People, Big World), cable networks such as TLC and Discovery bring cameras into homes to show viewers a slice of life of families with unique challenges. And just as many can’t help gawking when driving past a roadside accident, Americans seem to be mesmerized.
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September 29, 2010
By Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson as Benjamin Franklin as a six year old
When I was in first grade I was given the distinct honor of playing the role of Benjamin Franklin in our end-of-the-year program. I donned a tri-cornered hat, buckled shoes, and tights and recited quotes from Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanac. Obviously, wearing tights on stage in front of the whole school and their families is something that sticks with a 6 year old. It is with that experience that I credit the fact that some thing Franklin wrote in the almanac stuck with me: God helps those who help themselves.
That little proverb, I think, has been very misunderstood. For one thing, a bunch of people think it’s in the Bible. It’s not. (Continue Reading…)
September 28, 2010
Here is an email message that I received from ministry friends that we stand with sharing similar concerns regarding the assault of pornography, obscenity and indecency upon our culture. We will be posting the icon link to our webpage promoting their important message going forward. We encourage you to read (below) and promote this salt and light website. Make sure you click onto http://culturalpolluters.org
NICEVILLE, FL 9/27/2010 – What does your money and purchases support? When you buy a product from a name brand company, what is your purchase supporting? It is guaranteed you will be very unpleasantly surprised in a lot of cases!
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