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I stopped at the local Burger King for a cold drink and was reading the menu over the counter. I noticed a sign to the side that stated "Picture Menu Available".I had to ask the clerk what it was for ... read more..

"God is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. Phil. 2:13      I know all of you have seen signs along the road saying, "MEN WORKING" W read more..

"Therefore God has highly exalted Him. Phil. 2:9      Don't we all like to see a winner? Millions delight in the victory over a cure for a disease that has taken much res read more..

"And being found in human form, He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Phil. 2:8       We should question the attitudes of those w read more..

An English teacher at Michigan State University spent a lot of time marking grammatical errors on her students' written work. She wasn't sure how much impact she was having until one overly busy day w... read more..

"Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Phil. 2:2      Paul reminds the Philippians of their coming to Chr read more..

At a recent computer software engineering course, the participants were given an awkward question to answer: "If you had just boarded an airliner and discovered that your team of programmers had been ... read more..

How To Know When You Are Ready For ParenthoodMESS TEST: Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Now rub your hands in the wet flower bed and rub on the walls. Cover the stains with crayons. Plac... read more..

"It has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in Him but also suffer for His sake. Phil.1:29 cont.      Have you ever heard, "R read more..

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST   Isaiah 55:10,11                        &nbs... read more..

A number of people have been getting the following error message when trying to view YouTube videos on the Cybersalt sites. "We're sorry, this video is no longer available" This is not a problem uni... read more..

"For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain...My desire is to depart and be with Christ." Phil. 1:21-23      Joy in life is an accepted idea, but joy in life and d read more..

Millions of people will be celebrating the Fourth of July this week with all kinds of revelries. One thing the American Constitution affords is the freedom to act like a fool. From my sarcastic vantag... read more..

During Operation Desert Storm, I was a legislative affairs officer for Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf. Often I was required to transport gifts, sent to him from patriotic Amerians, from Washington, D.C., to ... read more..

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD." Psalm 33:12       In these words the Psalmist referred only to Israel. They were blessed above all other nations; read more..

On a visit to the library I happened to notice a man and a woman, both deaf, signing with intense gestures, apparently in a heated debate. The man said something, and the woman seemed upset. She start... read more..

"For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance. Phil. 1:19      A special note of joy is added to read more..

"Whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is preached; and I do rejoice" Phil. 1:18     News of people proclaiming Christ finally reaches Paul in prison. He rejoices that read more..

Back when I was a teenager, I played on a church league baseball team. I was a mediocre player, but I did manage the odd brilliant "major league-ish" catch. I must admit, though, that I never manage... read more..

A reporter was interviewing Jack Nicklaus. He said,  "Jack, you are spectacular, your name is synonymous with the game of golf. You really know your way around the course.  What is your secret?"To whi... read more..

"What has happened to me has really served to advance the Gospel. Phil. 1:12 continued.      When Paul was put in prison, many shook their heads in dismay. "Now his read more..

Dear Kids,Don't be alarmed, the world isn't coming to an end. I am simply taking a bath. It will take about thirty minutes and will involve soap and water. Yes, I know how to swim. Even if I didn't, f... read more..

The word of God is the Word of God. It's easy to tell whether or not we truly believe that is it's origin. ... read more..

"It is my prayer that your love may abound more and more. Phil. 1:9-11      It has been my joy in observing the spiritual growth in other people. Paul prays that love may read more..

Our Supply Clerk at the factory where I work, discovered a box that was left on the loading dock with this warning printed on it: DANGER DO NOT TOUCH!   Management was called and all employees were to... read more..

SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  PENTECOST    "This is the day the LORD hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."   Zechariah 9:8-12    ... read more..

A newspaper writer, after working for 17 long years, was finally granted two months leave, during which time he would be fully paid. However, he turned down his boss' kind offer.The boss asked, "Why w... read more..

"I am sure that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Phil. 1:6      I enjoyed watching the progress on our town f read more..

"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all, making request with joy, thankful for your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now. P read more..

It was Mickey's first night in the penitentiary. All of the inmates were in their cells and he was trying to become a bit more comfortable with his meager surroundings. As he leaned against the bars a... read more..