The expression “face the music” is said to have originated in Japan.  According to the story, many years ago there was a man in the imperial orchestra who couldn’t play a note.  But being a person of great influence and wealth, he had demanded that he be given a place in the group because he wanted to “perform” before the emperor.             The conductor agreed to let him sit in the second row of the orchestra, even though he couldn’t read music.  He was given a flute, and

Author Roy B. Zuck writes: “According to legend, there was once a young Christian who lived in ancient Rome.  Like so many of the early Christians, Valentine had been imprisoned because of his faith.  Often and longingly he would think of his loved ones and wanted to assure them of his well-being and his love. “Beyond his cell window, grew a cluster of violets.  So, he picked some heart-shaped leaves and pierced them to spell the word, “Love,” and then sent them with a note

One day, king David looked at himself and wrote these words to God in Psalm 139:14= “I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder; marvelous are Your works, and You know me completely.” (MEV)   David was overwhelmed by the beauty and intricate detail of the human body.  It caused him to sing praise to his Creator for the wonderful way he had been made.             Did you know each chromosome in the human body contains 20 billion bits of information?  According t