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Posted on 08/13/2004 1:42:24 AM PDT by JustAmy
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Read: Joshua 6:1-5,20
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. —Hebrews 11:30
Bible In One Year: Psalms 89-90; Romans 14
Unbelievers have long scoffed at the biblical story of the fall of the ancient city of Jericho. That's why I was delighted to see this headline on the front page of the newspaper:
NEW STUDY BACKS BIBLICAL VERSION OF JERICHO'S DEMISE
The Associated Press article began, "The walls of Jericho did come tumbling down as recounted in the Bible, according to an archaeological study." Archaeologist Bryant G. Wood of the University of Toronto said, "When we compare the archaeological evidence at Jericho with the biblical narrative describing the Israelite destruction of Jericho, we find remarkable agreement." Wood noted that the Bible places the event after spring harvest and indicates that the Israelites burned the city—both facts confirmed by the archaeological remains. Once again, archaeology bears testimony to the truthfulness of Scripture.
Our belief in the authenticity of the Bible does not depend on scientific research but on its claim to be God's Word. As 2 Timothy 3:16 tells us, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God." We can therefore have complete confidence in what it says.
It's a fact—the walls of Jericho did indeed fall. The Bible stands! —Richard De Haan
Good Morning, Amy! Thank you for the music. "Alley Cat" reminds me of my Grandma. When I was little, she'd play her "Alley Cat" record over and over again for me and I would dance to it.
Fed up with the way the bride invariably steals the show at her own wedding, the University at which Rob Tombes works carried in its news weekly its own unbiased account of his recent marriage here to Mary Beth Snyder:
Mr Robert Tombes, son of Dr. and Mrs. Averett S. Tombes of Fairfax, Va., became the bridegroom of Miss Mary Elizabeth Snyder today at Fairfax Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Tombes was attended by his brother Thomas Hamilton Tombes as best man. As the groom approached the altar he was the cynosure of all eyes. Blushing handsomely, he replied to the questions of the clergyman in low but firm tones. He was charmingly clad in a 3-piece suit consisting of coat, vest and pants. The coat, of some dark material, was draped handsomely about the shoulders and tastefully gathered under the arms. A touching story was current among the guests that the coat was the one worn by his father and grandfather on their wedding days. Mr. Tombes would neither affirm nor deny the truth of this sentimental touch. The vest was sleeveless and met in the front. It was gracefully fashioned with pockets and at the back was held together by a strap and buckle of the same material.
The groom's pants were of some dark material, and were suspended from the waist, falling in a straight line almost to the floor. The severe simplicity of the garment was relieved by the right pantelet which was caught up about four inches from the floor by a Boston Brighton worn underneath, revealing just the artistic glimpse of leather, laced with string of the same color. The effect was rather chic.
Beneath the vest the groom wore blue galluses attached to the pants fore and aft and passing in a graceful curve over each shoulder. His neck was encircled with a collar characterized by a delicate sawedge, and around the collar a cravat was loosely knotted so that it rode up under his left ear with a studied effect of carelessness which marks supreme artistry in dress.
The best man's costume was essentially the same as the groom's, and as the two stood at the altar, a hush of awed admiration enveloped the audience.
As Miss Snyder led the groom from the nuptials, it was noted that she wore the conventional white veil and orange blossoms.
If I ever get married again, so help me, there WILL be flying Elvises involved.
Hi TS. I'm in and out doing stuff. I'm just trying to picture the flying Elvises, LOL!
Oh, it'd be great. First we'll jump out of the airplanes, followed by the Flying Elvises (Elvii?). After the parachutes deploy and we land, we'll form up, and the Reverend Elvis will read our wedding vows. Trust me, you'll love it! Oops... I mean... erm.. the future Mrs. TS will love it! :)
Awesome. C'mon, admit it, you like the idea of the Flying Elvises at our...erm.. my wedding. :)
LOL. Thanks for the post, Victoria. Hope you're having a good weekend!
Thought you'd like this....
Instructions On How To Clean Your Toilet
1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the
water in the bowl.
2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.
3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids.
You may need to stand on the lid.
4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises
that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power-wash and rinse".
6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no
people between the bathroom and the front door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.
8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom and run
outside where he will dry himself off.
9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.
Sincerely, The Dog
Hi Victoria.
Me thinks the bride is gonna have trouble with a husband who upstages her at her own wedding.
LOL
Thanks, Victoria. That is wonderful.
How is the day treating you? Hope you are having a good weekend.
Do I need to proceed with throwing textbooks or cat toys? Or does this deserve *gasp* speaking about the tax project? ;)
Nope, ya need to get me to step off the toilet lid to let the cat out.
:-P
No, no flying Elvises. :-)
Hi AC. I'm doing OK. Hope you're still up.
LOL, I think so. Hi Sam.
I'm having a lovely weekend, thanks for asking. Hope things are going well with you.
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