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In 1665 The Residents Of London Were Dying By ... PRO
Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 27, 2006 (message contributor)
In 1665 the residents of London were dying by the thousands each day. The bubonic plague was spreading from house to house because of the unsanitary conditions. Rats and fleas spread the germs throughout the city. Almost 30,000 people died, almost a third of London’s population at the time. This plague was so bad experts say the entire population of London would have died if it had not been checked. But on September 2, 1666, the Great Fire of London broke out and burned uncontrollably for five days. Most of the structures in Medieval London were wooden, and almost the entire city was reduced to ashes. But when the fire...
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A Leader Is… PRO
Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2004
A Leader Is… Peter Drucker, perhaps the most noted authority on leadership in the 20th century, says: A leader is one who has followers. An effective leader is not someone who is loved or admired. He is someone whose followers do the right thing. Popularity is not leadership, results are. ...read more
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To Make It Possible For Everyone To Attend ... PRO
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 29, 2004
"To make it possible for everyone to attend worship next Sunday, we are having a special "No Excuses" Sunday: • "Beds will be placed in the aisles for all those who say, "Sunday is the only day I’m able to sleep in late." • "Eye drops will be provided for all those who watch TV too late on ...read more
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There Was A Young Man Who Grew Up In The ...
Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004
There was a young man who grew up in the backwoods and as his years lengthened, he was sent to school. At first, school was fun to him. He enjoyed being around those children his own age and found great excitement on the playground. Little by little all of this soon was to change. This young ...read more
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Corporations Often Ask Their Constituents To Vote ...
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004
Corporations often ask their constituents to vote “by proxy.” The proxy is an authorized agent who votes on our behalf, your representative. The human race has only two proxies: Adam and Jesus Christ. Adam is the default proxy, for we are all ...read more
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