Ecclesiastes 12:10

   Pascal's Wager is argument for faith by the seventeenth-century French philosopher, mathematician, and physicist, Blaise Pascal. It’s basic premise is belief in God is the best bet for a person because if I believe in God and there is no God then I have lost nothing those because those believe or don’t’ share the same fate, however if I don't believe in God and there is a God then I have lost everything, while those that do believe gain eternity.     One aspect of this premise that is absolutely true is that for unbelievers death offers them no rewards. Proverbs 11:7 instructs us:  “ When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of strong men perishes. ”      If all we live for is in this life, the when we face death, there is nothing to hope for . If we trust God, than death is just door to a new life. Living to please God is vital because of the future we long for. A selfish wicked life always ends in mise...

In 1989, Microsoft was set to release its new Windows 3.0 operating system.  They were worried that many wouldn’t adjust to the new graphical interface and wouldn’t understand how to use the mouse to “drag & drop” files and icons.  It was decided to create a game as a way of training people to these new methods.  It wasn’t a top notch assignment so it was given to an intern, Wes Cherry, to create.  He did even bother to work out a deal for royalties for his work.  No one at the time realized how popular the game would become. Solitaire is now considered the most played video game in the world. It has gone well beyond a training game to a national pastime.  Lost business productivity by employees playing Solitaire has become a common concern since it became standard on Microsoft Windows.  Hundreds of thousands of hours are wasted by office workers all over the world chained to their computers, trying to make those cards bounce. I find this...

Kennedy Inaugural Address   In his inaugural speech John F. Kennedy said,   “ With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own. "       That last line has always been one that has stuck me as very important. Many times we make plans on our own and then ask God to bless them. This is an backwards approach. In any planning we do, we should begin by asking ourselves, “What would God have us do” and then make our plans in accordance with his will. This is the attitude that James was discussing in James 4:15-16 which says, “Instead , you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live and also do this or that."    But as it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil.”   Before we try to get God on our side, we need to make sure we are on his!