Monthly Archives: June 2017

Prisoners of our own weaknesses

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

During the 14th. century, a Belgian Duke named Raynald was imprisoned by his younger brother Edward in a chamber specially designed for him. It was comfortable and had windows and a very small door. Edward promised Raynald that the day … Continue reading →

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Gagarin and God

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

A book published on the 50th anniversary of the first manned space flight says the oft quoted words of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin: ‘I flew into space but didn’t see God’ actually came from Nikita Khrushchev, who wanted to get propaganda … Continue reading →

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God and the Big Bang

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

The detection of a cosmic microwave background in the universe was one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century, and provides strong evidence that the universe had a definite beginning. It is commonly known as the Big Bang Theory. … Continue reading →

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‘What are we humans that you are mindful of us…?’

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

Have you ever stood on a mountain and looked down on the world below, or laid on a beach looking up at the vast expanse of space? If you are the sort of person who is wont to do such … Continue reading →

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The kiss of understanding

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

The great pianist Paderewski once went to hear a friend’s daughter give a piano recital. But when the little girl saw the great man in the audience, she got stage fright, forgot her piece and broke down in tears. At … Continue reading →

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‘Certainty, certainty…’

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

The French philosopher, mathematician and scientist, Blaise Pascal, is considered one of history’s dozen most brilliant minds. But Pascal found his greatest truth in his experiences of faith. One evening he felt the reality of Jesus Christ in such intensity … Continue reading →

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The misery of comparisons

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

There’s a story about a crow who lived happily in a wood until he heard a dove and thought how happy he would be if only he could sing like that. The dove, however, was miserable because it was envious … Continue reading →

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We still have the majority

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

There’s an old Jewish story about a Rabbi who was having trouble with his congregation; they couldn’t agree on anything. So, he and the elders met and decided to put the issues to the vote. The votes were collected and … Continue reading →

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With us in our triumphs and in our despair

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

A friend told me about a girls’ soccer final. At full time the score was even. So, they had a penalty shoot out to. The girl who took the kick for his team was a good kid whose dream was … Continue reading →

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There’s nothing there!

Posted on June 12, 2017 by vincentsmithauthor

The writer Bernard Shaw summed up the hopelessness of his own barren life and philosophy when he said: ‘There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart’s desire. The other is to get it.’ He was … Continue reading →

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