Posts by Bell Avenue church of Christ (Page 3)

Long before Armani, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren became household names, men’s suits were often produced on those old pedaloperated sewing machines that now adorn the shelves of antique stores. The talented seamstresses that operated them knew that it was essential to cut both the jacket and trousers from the same piece of fabric because it was the only way to ensure that the suit would match. Although most of the quaint sewing shops of yesterday have been replaced by…

Few inventions in modern history have had as profound of an impact on the world population as the automobile. For instance, trips that used to take days on foot or horseback can be completed in several hours, and families that were once separated by hundreds or even thousands of miles can be reunited in just a day or two. Yet, despite the beneficial role that cars play in our lives, they’re not perfect. Sometimes the battery dies, or the engine…

Although I like other kinds of soft drinks, I consider myself to be a Dr. Pepper enthusiast. First manufactured in Waco, Texas in 1885, Dr. Pepper is distributed to at least 30 states throughout the US as well as dozens of other countries. What makes it so good? The 23 delicious flavors that it claims to have. Not surprisingly, off-brands like Pibb Xtra, Dr. Thunder, and others have attempted to replicate Dr. Pepper’s unique taste over the years, but its…

Some time ago, an old bachelor decided to purchase a parrot to help cure his loneliness. After careful consideration, he selected a beautiful bird and took him home. The very next day, however, he came back to complain, “That bird doesn’t talk!” The storeowner asked if had a mirror in its cage, and the man said he did not. “Oh parrots love mirrors,” he explained. “When he sees his reflection in the mirror he’ll start talking right away.” So, he…

A prosperous young Wall Street broker met, fell in love with and was frequently seen escorting about town a rising actress of gentility and dignity. He wanted to marry her, but being a cautious man he decided that before proposing matrimony he should have a private investigating agency check her background and present activities. After all, he reminded himself, I have both a growing fortune and my reputation to protect against a marital misadventure. The Wall Streeter requested that the…

Chances are, you have a Facebook account, or you know someone who does. Now over 15 years old, the multibillion dollar social media platform was launched as a way to reconnect old friends and acquaintances, and has also been instrumental in forging new relationships. However, despite the fact that over one-third of the world population uses Facebook, many people believe that we are more disconnected now than ever before. That’s because instead of calling our friends to have meaningful conversations,…

Fish need water to survive. Flowers need sunlight to grow. Cars need a power source to function properly. We understand that all of these statements to be true, and, equally as true, is the fact that humans need justification in order to be right with God. In Romans 3:23 we learn that everyone fails to meet God’s expectations. It began with Eve’s failure in the garden of Eden, but it didn’t stop there. Cain sinned when he killed his brother,…