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Words of Wisdom – Proverbs 22:1 and Ecclesiastes 7:1

Proverbs 22:1: reads, “A good name is to be chosen than great riches and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” A good name is a name you earn by the kind of person you are, not what you are called by your parents. It is the name you make for yourself by well-doing. Carefully pursue a course of life and do those things by which you may obtain and retain a good name for yourself. Remember that great riches have baggage and bring great care, exposing the holder to dangers. 

However, a related passage is Ecclesiastes 7:1, which reads, “A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.” As I enter my latter years, I realize I didn’t think about this much when I was younger. But upon reflecting over the past years, I see this truth’s importance. We need to know who we are in the eyes of God. Our name and reality are the same in the Book of Life. We should probably ask if there has been a good work of grace upon us. If we are a child of God, then the day of our departure will be better than that of our birth. A child has nothing before them but uncertainties, labors, troubles, and fears. But with death, storms were successfully battled with all anxieties and worries gone. Our refuge and hope have been secured by Christ’s sacrifice. Good friends and family await the departed. Consider your destination.

September 5, 2022 Posted by | Bible, Death, Life | , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lane Motor Museum – Nashville, TN

On July 15, 2022, my family and I had the pleasure of touring the Lane Motor Museum at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210. It houses a collection of over 100 unique cars, primarily foreign makes of various types. So interesting to see the ingenuity of the designers on display.

One of the distinctive cars was a replica of the 1933 Dymaxion designed by Buckminster Fuller. Built as an experimental prototype, it had sheet aluminum attached to an ash frame with a V8 engine, rear-steering, and front-wheel drive.

The next time you visit Nashville, TN, consider dropping by to tour the museum. It is interesting for all age groups. Check their website for further information at www.LaneMuseum.com.

July 20, 2022 Posted by | Culture, Life | , , | 1 Comment

The Book of Revelation – personal journey

Am I crazy to read or study a book of prophecy, judgment, warnings, and hope? More people today have questions about the future with all that is going on world-wide. Many scholars have spent a lifetime pursuing an understanding of the Word of God. Yet, the God of the universe has given His word that all will occur as He has said. Revelation has much to say about the coming days for this world. So if you are of a mind, please join me in a journey into a future that you may never have imagined or thought possible. Let us look at the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ.

What follows comes from a Pre-Tribulation point-of-view, an explanation provided later. Much of the narrative comes from reading a detailed analysis and discussion by Dr. Jack Van Impe in his book titled Revelation Revealed – verse by verse. See all his work at www.JVIM.com. Another source is the commentary Exploring Revelation by John Phillips, available at various book outlets. This journey will be in segments by chapter. I highly recommend both resources.

There are three main views on when the Rapture of the Church will occur:
(1) Pre-Tribulation (the rapture occurring before the tribulation),
(2) Mid-Tribulation (it occurs somewhere at the mid-point of the tribulation), and
(3) Post-Tribulation (occurring at the end of the tribulation).

So what is the rapture anyway? The biblical passage in
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 states that all believers in Jesus Christ, living or dead, will meet the Lord Jesus in the air and be with Him forever and ever. Then in 1 Thessalonians 5:9, the apostle Paul writes, “For God did not appoint us (believers) to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Also, Christ promised in Revelation 3:10 to keep believers from the hour of trial coming upon the earth. What is coming is not for them, but it is the time for Jacob’s trouble. Christ promises to keep believers from the trials in this time known as the Tribulation. A literal and consistent interpretation of the Bible lends itself to the pre-tribulation position as the most biblically-based view.

You can also find clear explanation to your biblical questions on www.gotquestions.org.

I plan to submit another posting each week until we conclude. Next, Book of Revelation – Chapter 1

March 21, 2022 Posted by | Culture, Economy, Last Days, Life, Religion | , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Valentine Trivia Questions

My wife and I visited NINE COLUMNS B&B in Lyons, Georgia last week. We had a good time, but found ourselves attending a Red Hat Society dinner that evening at the B&B. The meal was excellent. It was a wonderful evening. During their meeting, the hostess had a list of trivia questions. They are shared below. See how many you can answer without having to look up the answers!

Question #1:
Besides not brushing one’s teeth, __________ causes the most tooth decay.

Question #2:
Whose picture appeared on the first one dollar bill? _________ __________

Question #3:
Abraham Lincoln was the ______th President of the United States.

Question #4:
“_____________” is the most requested song on Valentine’s Day in 2021 and 2022 that was written by John Legend.

Question #5:
White symbolizes purity. What does Red symbolize? There are 8 answers; just give only four of them. _________, _________, _______, _______

Question #6:
The song “Love Lifted Me” is found in a ____________

Question #7:
The lyrics of a song are “looking for love in all the ________ _________”

Question #8:
Billy Ray Cyrus sang “my _______ _______ ________”

Question #9:
St. Valentine was from the country of __________.

Question #10:
The St. Valentine’s Day massacre happened in what city and year?
_______________, ___________

Question #11:
Romantic writings are usually found in ______________.

Question #12:
Before Martha, who was George Washington’s love? __________ _________

Question #13:
In some Bibles, the verse “the greatest of these is love.” Is sometimes written “the greatest of these is ____________.”

Question #14:
What is the meaning of X and O in “XOXO”?
X symbolizes _______ and O symbolizes _________

Question #15:
What country grows the majority of the roses that are sold in the United States on Valentine’s Day? _________________

Question #16:
Who or what profession receives the most Valentine’s Day cards? ______

Question #17:
Which famous building was built and given as the ultimate gift of love?
______ _________

Question #18:
According to myth, Cupid was the son of __________, the winged messenger of the gods, and __________, the goddess of love.

Victor Wolfe owner

Answers to the questions:
1. Sugar
2. Salmon Chase
3. 16th
4. “All of me”
5. love, danger, sacrifice, courage, war, energy, passion, or anger.
6. hymnal
7. wrong places
8. Achy Breaky Heart
9. Italy
10. Chicago, 1929
11. Poetry
12. Sally Fairfax
13. Charity
14. Kisses, Hugs
15. Columbia
16. Teachers or Educators
17. Taj Mahal
18. Mercury, Venus

February 18, 2022 Posted by | Life, Love | , , , | Leave a comment

Proverbs 17:15 – Speaks Today

“He that justifies the wicked, and he that condemns the just, even they both are abominations (offenses) to the Lord.” Proverbs 17:15

An example of “he that justifies the wicked” is like the reporter who stands in front of a burning building and tells you these are primarily peaceful protests. Another example is the judge who acquits or gives a free pass to criminals.

An example of “he that condemns the just” are the judges and attorney generals who prosecute the innocent on made-up or fraudulently concocted charges. We are seeing too many instants of this today.

When the “rule of law” is ignored, it can end a functioning government, end protection for good citizens, and end the punishment for criminals.

January 8, 2022 Posted by | Bible, Culture, Life | , | Leave a comment

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