Edison was quite the scientific genius, but he was no saint. Anyone who would go to this level of evil for self-aggrandizement is completely self-centered. I so appreciate the psalmist's sentiment in Psalm 101:3 and desire to live the same way. I have always refused to watch horror pictures as I believe they are driven by demonic forces. I don't even understand the attraction.
There are a lot of stories about Edison that are not at all complimentary. As you said, he was a genius, but certainly not a nice person. Imagine what he might have accomplished had he surrendered to God's will for his life.
I gotta admit I will not read this one because of the topic. I wish I did NOT know about this. The history of cruelty by humans is often astounding. I have learned in recent years about horrors going on in the world that I could not have imagined. The only positive if any is that we can correct by not repeating and stopping the source if possible. In many cases beyond our human reach, we need the help from God. We actually do need God's help and unlimited power every day. In Godless societies, human cruelty abounds.
Maybe just skip the history and read the Reflection? We can't undo history, but we can learn from it. Sometimes we have to confront the evils of the past so that we never forget what man is capable of in our sinful state. There are lessons to be learned even in the most repulsive behavior.
Agreed! Some incidents stick in my mind. I'm visual in thinking and reading. I may try to loop back and move down the page. It was rough when I saw it at 4:30am when it was hot off the presses. 😊
Jason - glad everything was okay yesterday! I must admit I checked my email and the app several times. But that's a good thing - it means that reading This Is The Day is part of my morning ritual! God bless and thanks for sharing today's verses; they are thought-provoking.
Wow... many thoughts on this one. That poor elephant is tragic...I personally, don't think the way we've domesticated animals is fair to animals. I truly feel we don't treat them well and it's strictly my faith that feels that. And as for watching that stuff on purpose, no way I do that. It's always been distasteful and I chose not to, because I can see it desensitizes people... just like how TV crime drama had been desensitizing people on molestation for decades. Excellent article on making Godly choices.
This was a hard one to read, but I appreciate the interesting selection of daily topics. Some of them remind me of “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not”. 😉 Also, the reflection was very convicting for me. Need to work on that. 🙏🏾
I've been sharing with some of my relatives a couple of your publications. My baby sister is a sensitive soul especially in loss of her pets and other animals. But, she goes into a deep depression and it takes time to recover. We cannot be so sensitive where it immobilizes our daily lives. I like the way you relate it to our modern times; in how it can relate and then have the ideas how to incorporate it ;into a workable faith lifestyle. The prayers are always appreciated. Thanks.
Lura, I'm happy to pray for you and your family. Sensitivity, especially in the face of loss, can indeed feel overwhelming. Your sister’s deep love for animals speaks to a tender and compassionate heart, but as you wisely noted, we must balance our emotions with the ability to move forward in faith and resilience.
In times of loss, it's helpful to reflect on how God’s Word speaks to both grief and healing. For example, Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Knowing that God draws near during our pain can bring immense comfort. At the same time, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 reminds us there is a time for everything—a time to mourn and a time to heal. This balance is essential in living out a faith that embraces both sorrow and renewal.
Edison was quite the scientific genius, but he was no saint. Anyone who would go to this level of evil for self-aggrandizement is completely self-centered. I so appreciate the psalmist's sentiment in Psalm 101:3 and desire to live the same way. I have always refused to watch horror pictures as I believe they are driven by demonic forces. I don't even understand the attraction.
There are a lot of stories about Edison that are not at all complimentary. As you said, he was a genius, but certainly not a nice person. Imagine what he might have accomplished had he surrendered to God's will for his life.
Yes, this is sadly true of so many people over the centuries.
I gotta admit I will not read this one because of the topic. I wish I did NOT know about this. The history of cruelty by humans is often astounding. I have learned in recent years about horrors going on in the world that I could not have imagined. The only positive if any is that we can correct by not repeating and stopping the source if possible. In many cases beyond our human reach, we need the help from God. We actually do need God's help and unlimited power every day. In Godless societies, human cruelty abounds.
Maybe just skip the history and read the Reflection? We can't undo history, but we can learn from it. Sometimes we have to confront the evils of the past so that we never forget what man is capable of in our sinful state. There are lessons to be learned even in the most repulsive behavior.
Agreed! Some incidents stick in my mind. I'm visual in thinking and reading. I may try to loop back and move down the page. It was rough when I saw it at 4:30am when it was hot off the presses. 😊
I understand completely.
Jason - glad everything was okay yesterday! I must admit I checked my email and the app several times. But that's a good thing - it means that reading This Is The Day is part of my morning ritual! God bless and thanks for sharing today's verses; they are thought-provoking.
You're right! I'm glad I get to be a part of starting off the day for so many. Thanks for reading.
Wow... many thoughts on this one. That poor elephant is tragic...I personally, don't think the way we've domesticated animals is fair to animals. I truly feel we don't treat them well and it's strictly my faith that feels that. And as for watching that stuff on purpose, no way I do that. It's always been distasteful and I chose not to, because I can see it desensitizes people... just like how TV crime drama had been desensitizing people on molestation for decades. Excellent article on making Godly choices.
This was a hard one to read, but I appreciate the interesting selection of daily topics. Some of them remind me of “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not”. 😉 Also, the reflection was very convicting for me. Need to work on that. 🙏🏾
I've been sharing with some of my relatives a couple of your publications. My baby sister is a sensitive soul especially in loss of her pets and other animals. But, she goes into a deep depression and it takes time to recover. We cannot be so sensitive where it immobilizes our daily lives. I like the way you relate it to our modern times; in how it can relate and then have the ideas how to incorporate it ;into a workable faith lifestyle. The prayers are always appreciated. Thanks.
Lura, I'm happy to pray for you and your family. Sensitivity, especially in the face of loss, can indeed feel overwhelming. Your sister’s deep love for animals speaks to a tender and compassionate heart, but as you wisely noted, we must balance our emotions with the ability to move forward in faith and resilience.
In times of loss, it's helpful to reflect on how God’s Word speaks to both grief and healing. For example, Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Knowing that God draws near during our pain can bring immense comfort. At the same time, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 reminds us there is a time for everything—a time to mourn and a time to heal. This balance is essential in living out a faith that embraces both sorrow and renewal.
I'm endlessly fascinated by Tesla. I can almost guarantee I will do a lesson on him at some point.