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The Most Important Thing to Know About Reptiles

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

The sudden popularity of reptiles and amphibians as pets, in particular exotics, has created a host of problems for those who want to keep them. Legislation regarding type, size, breeding restrictions and cage requirements have ...

Pet Evacuation Plan

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

When the earth shakes, the wind blows or the home is filled with the smell of smoke, most people automatically shift into the self-preservation mode and scramble to preserve their lives and the lives of ...

Difficult Verses in the Bible

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

Can anyone deny that there are passages in the Bible that are very hard to understand and sometimes hard to accept? The question is of course, rhetorical. Certainly no one could make such a claim. ...

A Cat of a Different Color

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

One of my favorite films is the Wizard of Oz. Who has not marveled at the color and special effects used in this film way back in the 1930s? The production was nothing short of ...

When the Clouds Turn to Dust

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

I think most Christians cringe when they overhear someone giving credit belonging to God to "Mother Nature." This mythical personality is often lauded for a beautiful snowfall, a field full of wild flowers or a ...

The King James Version, Inspired or Not

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

The controversy as to whether the King James Version of the Bible is the inspired Word of God or not has raged over many generations of Christians. Some believers unwaveringly claim it is the inspired ...

You Only Have Days to Live

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

Psalm 90:12 - "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom." (kjv) A standard greeting in China is "What is your glorious age?" The equivalent in our western ...

Religion without Faith

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

A little boy pushed his tiny hand into the Pastor's and said "morning pastor, can I ask you a question?" The Pastor, with his usual warm smile said "Sure Billy, what is it?" "Well" said ...

Dogging the Dogs

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

The Humane Society has gone on record stating that dog bites have become an epidemic. While I agree that the more than five million annually recorded bites are of epidemic proportions, it is nonsense to ...

The Art of God

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

The heartbeat of an artist is their creativity. Inspired by an idea or thought, the artist compulsively brings their thoughts into existence with their gifted hands. Whether this is accomplished through clay, paint, or written ...

How to Have Joy Though Unhappy

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

I once heard a comedian jest about the idiomatic misuse of words by English speaking people. With tongue in cheek, he spent about fifteen minutes offering some very witty examples. For instance, he pointed out ...

The Tears of God

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

John 11:35 - "Jesus wept" This is perhaps the oddest passage of scripture you will find in the New Testament. There may be other passages that confuse you or that you do not fully understand, ...

Rescuing Eve - Setting the Record Straight

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

There is nothing more egregious to the human spirit than injustice. We can usually tolerate hardships or suffering when we feel that we are not alone; that others are enduring similar experiences in their lives. ...

The Ten Suggestions of God

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

Most of us have heard preachers passionately warn in their sermons, "They are not the ten suggestions; they are the ten commandments". Factually, no one can argue that point. Indeed, no one should argue that ...

Pat Tillman's Example

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

It wasn't of the magnitude of 9/11, but the news stunned the nation just the same. Pat Tillman was dead. The man who personified the "can do" spirit of America, the ultimate volunteer, had fallen ...

Making the Big Decision to Euthanize

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

As an author of books in the pet loss genre, I often receive e-mail where I am asked "Do you think that I did the right thing by putting my best friend down?" The question ...

The Lord is His Pastor

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

No, I don't think you understand me Chief," explained Mike in pigeon English, a blend of English and local dialect. "I am trying to tell you about Jesus and how much he loves you and ...

A Christmas Quiz

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

I think it is safe to say that one of the most celebrated days of the year in our country is Christmas. It is such a popular holiday that often those not of the Christian ...

Amy

By Gary Kurz · 17 years ago

There was not a dry eye in the church. The ushers were frozen in place and a deep hush had come over the congregation. This was one of those "once in a lifetime" moments for ...