There is nothing that can be said by mathematical symbols and relations which cannot also be said by words.  The converse, however, is false.  Much that can be and is said by words cannot successfully be put into equations, because it is nonsense.  C. Truesdell

This was stated by a mathematician, natural philosopher, and historian of science. Don’t worry if it hurt your head, because it hurt mine also.

Thankfully, God didn’t give us algebraic equations to understand Him. He gave us words. Case in point:

Hebrews 4:12 

For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Matthew 24:35 

Heaven and earth will pass away, but My Words will not pass away.

With heartfelt prayer on our parts, Scripture can be understood even by a caveman. Give it a read.

Gary

Just before a long holiday weekend, a minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars also in the queue. Finally, the attendant motioned the minister toward a vacant pump. “Reverend,” said the young man, “I’m so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.”

The minister chuckled, “I know what you mean. It’s the same in my business.”

Hebrews 2:3

how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

Psalm 13:5

But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.

Ready or not, the last minute is approaching. Give it some thought.

Gary

We had a ministry at the local nursing home and I told the CNA’s, “When I’m admitted here, don’t play that country music because it’ll drive me nuts.” Case in point is a song that contains the words, “God is great, beer is good and people are crazy.” I agree with that statement although I don’t drink beer because it adds to my craziness. However, it does amaze me the depth of truth some of these good-old-boys come up with. God is great and people are crazy.

Isaiah 40:28 

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; His understanding is unsearchable.

1 Timothy 1:17 

To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

If two good old boys sitting at a bar can acknowledge that truth, how much more should it come from those of us who stay away from there?  Give it some thought.

Gary

Dr. Harold C. Urey, Nobel prize winner in chemistry, was walking along a sidewalk one day when he ran into another professor. They chatted for a few minutes, then, as they parted, Dr. Urey asked the other: “John, which way was I going when I met you?”

“That way,” said the other, pointing.

“Oh, good. That means I’ve already had my lunch,” muttered the professor as he walked away.

I’m not quite there yet, but I do sense it coming. However, this man was still being productive even with some serious deficits. Now he is my example. Until they tell me in the old age home, “Gary, this is your home now.” I’ll keep out pumping out these devotionals.

Isaiah 46:4 

Even to your old age I am He, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save. 

Philemon 1:9 

Yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also for Christ Jesus—

Give it some consideration.

Gary

Never buy a portable TV set on the sidewalk from a man who’s out of breath.                                               – Quoted in Funny Funny World.

Some things are so obvious, yet billions of dollars are being stolen each year by unscrupulous scoundrels. Open your eyes; don’t be deceived. There is a master thief who delights in selling stolen goods.

1 Peter 5:8 

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

James 4:7 

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Give it some thought when approached by someone with a story that doesn’t match reality.

Gary

I like nonsense — it wakes up the brain cells.  Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.  It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope that enables you to laugh at all of life’s realities.

–       Theodore S. Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss

We are strange creatures. Loving fantasy and avoiding reality seems to be the occupation of the majority. That’s why the Scriptures are avoided and false religion proliferates.  This was the scene two thousand years ago and, unfortunately, remains the same today.

Acts 17:23

for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD.

Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you: 

Turn those binoculars around and face reality. Give it some thought.

Gary

I am returning this otherwise good typing paper to you.  Someone has printed gibberish all over it and put your name at the top.

                                                                                 – Source Unknown

Sounds like one of my college English papers, but I wanted the assignment to sound like one of his lectures. That’s the way things were evolving back in the early seventies. I’ve improved since then, and if not, please let me know. We must be understood when we put our name to something.

Galatians 3:13 

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— 

1 Corinthians 6:12 

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me, but I will not be dominated by anything.”

May this be clear to you. Give it some thought.

Gary