Metal forks, spoons, and knives are a common sight in our homes and restaurants. They are convenient and easy to use, but they also pose a number of risks.

First, metal utensils can be dangerous. They can easily cut or stab people, especially children and the elderly. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, there are an average of 200,000 emergency room visits each year due to injuries caused by metal utensils.

Second, metal utensils are a major source of...

[QUOTE=erasure;65187928]I don't believe that it's exactly the case[/quote]

Here, read this.

[url]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westphalian_system[/url]

[QUOTE=erasure;65187928]Putin sees "territorial integrity of Russia" differently now, comparably to 30 years ago, and it became a pressuring matter to him. Because he realized that the borders, the way they were outlined 30 years ago, benefits specifically the "Western" block and not...

Mother Nature's been playing favorites again.

Oh, it's okay. Let the big stuff stay down in Central Texas and just let the quieter stuff happen right near my home. It won't bother me in the least. Besides, who wants the grapefruit-sized hail that Waco got yesterday? Not in my backyard, thank you. I'll take the soft rain. Matter of fact, the severe thunderstorm watch has just been cancelled for the county in which I live, and that's just great news. Then...

We all like surprises. You do, too. Anyone who's anyone would think that a surprise is often a good thing, especially when same might not be expecting anything.

Clarity is kind. Usually.

The thing that happened at Parcel Pending at my humble apartment complex pretty much told the tale on this Thursday. I was getting e-mails from Parcel Pending telling me that I had a package from FedEx. Now, I wasn't really expecting anything from anyone, and...

Salvation is an accomplished fact. Jesus accomplished it as a human for all humans. It is finished. Concern yourselves with sanctification (which involves your "works"), NOT salvation (which has nothing to do with our "works"). Faith in the FACT that Jesus saved us is completely justified BECAUSE it is TRUE. It is NOT a CONDITION of salvation. It is a condition of what we BECOME.

It is faith in Jesus that is supposed to motivate your sanctification and "works"...