Where in the World is Tarshish?
By R. J. Gunter
There are more than twenty references in the Old Testament to Tarshish (pronounced as: “Tar-ish”), but where in the world was the land of Tarshish? It’s one of those words that we often skip over because it seems insignificant or hard to pronounce. However, seemingly insignificant things in the Bible are sometimes the key to unlocking its greatest treasures. In this case, knowing the location of Tarshish unveils little known prophecies in Psalms and Isaiah that were not fulfilled until the twentieth century.
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The Surgeon
By Bob Kaku
During my bachelor days, I zipped around in a spiffy sports car that had a powerful engine, sleek lines, and cool-looking retractable, pop-up headlights. One day a headlight bulb burned out, so I bought a replacement. I removed the old one and placed the new bulb inside the headlight housing. Before securing the bulb, I flipped the switch to test it. The headlight flipped down into the well, and I heard a clunk.
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Accountability Firewall
By Richard Wines
Accountability is a firewall for the Christian man. Just as one shouldn’t be connected to the Internet without a firewall, so today’s Christian man shouldn’t walk through life without accountability.
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Granddads Story
By Ed Crumley
It’s a long story. A hundred year’s worth. He celebrated his 100th birthday on June 24, 2008, so he actually had six more months to go, passing away on January 28, 2009.
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You Have the Right to Remain Silent
By Bob Kaku
I leaned forward against the patrol car as the officer read me the Miranda rights and clasped my wrists in handcuffs. I had never been in trouble with the law before. Earlier that evening, I went to a company party at an upscale Silicon Valley restaurant. All day long I hadn’t eaten anything because of my hectic work schedule, and I was famished. When I arrived, my colleagues greeted me. “Grab yourself a drink, Bob.” While mingling with them, I gulped a couple of beers and munched on some savory clams and light appetizers. As the night progressed, I downed cognac, scotch, and some mixed drinks. Around ten o’clock, I left the party to go home.
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