Work

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 I LOVE it when I find source material! “ It always does seem to me that I am doing more work than I should do. It is not that I object to the work, mind you; I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. I love to keep it by me: the idea of getting rid of it nearly breaks my heart.” Jerome K. Jerome, “Three Men In A Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)” Ch. 15 (1889)

Randoms

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Dr. Beyer explains why pastors need to visit the land of the Bible.


This should help you know if you are at a Christian concert or not.


A little girl saved her friends' life--thanks to Spongebob Squarepants! But as many as 25 people walked past this homeless man who bled to death on the sidewalk after saving a woman from an attacker.


If the LDS Church is true, then repentance is something that can actually be achieved. Have you met the requirements of repentance as defined by the LDS Church?


A friend made a joking comment on "Earth Day" last week that we would strip mine the other planets later. Turns out he's not the only one with the same idea for other planets.


"We have met the enemy, and he is Power Point."


Dr. Larson answers the question, "Are Muslims Masters of Deceit?"


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