Monthly Archives: February 2011

READY FOR DEATH

Posted on February 28, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

A full size coffin stood on the front porch of a thickly populated residential area of Cleveland Ohio for a number of years. It became the subject of sight-seeing tourists after being included in Ripley’s “Believe it or not”

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DEAD – BUT STILL ALIVE

Posted on February 25, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

The Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial is striking in its simplicity. Etched in its black granite walls are the names of 58,156 Americans who died in that war. Since its opening in 1982 that stark monument has stirred deep emotions.

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CONTRADICTION – truth in opposites

Posted on February 22, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

She was an accomplished pianist who had played for major concerts and received great honours. She had a very bright future ahead of her in the world of classical music.

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LENIN’S BIG FOUR – dare we?

Posted on February 19, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

Lenin, the implementer of Communism in the Soviet Union, while meeting with a small group of people in London in the early 1900’s set down these four “totals” 1. TOTAL ACCEPTANCE of the cause. 2. TOTAL DEDICATION to the cause. … Continue reading →

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IT WAS ONLY A LITTLE . . .

Posted on February 17, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

Trans World Airlines constructed what was intended to be an electrically perfect room. It was an 8ft x 10ft room built at Fairfax Airport in Kansas City, in which mechanics could work entirely sealed off from all electrical distractions.

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DO TWO HALVES MAKE A WHOLE? Not always

Posted on February 15, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

At the outbreak of the American Civil War a Tennessee cotton planter could not decide which cause to support: the North or the South. Since he had friends on both sides, he decided to be neutral.

Posted in Bible Truths, Devotionals, Inspiration | Tagged Bible, Christ, Christian, Christianity, eternal life, Faith, false, God, Immortality, Jesus, life, personal | 9 Comments

BARRELLED! – under the circumstances

Posted on February 13, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

People sprawled all over the place, trying to stand, only to fall again. They were laughing and having fun, but try as they could, they were unable to stay on their feet.

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SOLD – Yes, it is true.

Posted on February 12, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

SOLD! Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Nelson’s statue in Trafalgar Square. YES! IT IS TRUE! A Scotsman named Arthur Ferguson, using his amazing sales ability in the 1920s sold those national icons. By the time … Continue reading →

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FOOLISHNESS – Yes, but don’t laugh too soon!

Posted on February 11, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

What would you think of a man who, instead of turning off the gas stove after cooking supper, merely blew out the flame?

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UNCLAIMED! – is it yours?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

This was the tallest structure between New York and Chicago in 1890 and it was built ENTIRELY from UNCLAIMED FUNDS. Much of the money used had been deposited by people who had died and much by people who could … Continue reading →