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(Solzhenitsyn) In a famous speech delivered at Harvard in 1973, he referred to the softness that permeated the democracies. He said it was apparent to him that western nations were not as stable and secure as they appeared and stated that  telltale signs of social distintegration were evident in the culture. He referred specifically to lawless behavior and the absence of great statemen and concluded by saying,"  The smooth surface film must be very thin, because the social system is quite unstable and unhealthy" If these were his conclusions in 1973, what would he  say now?

(James Dobson) American culture appears to be cooking along just below the simmer point. Very little is required to boil it over. It would  appear, indeed, that prosperity is a greater test of character  than is adversity. Does this principle operate within a Christian context as well? There's no doubt about it.

(Hollie Miller)  Principles of sexual purity:(1) Sex is sacred (2) God is holy;I am weak (3)  God is not trying to keep sex from you but for you (4) What the culture condones, God condemns (5) Final word of advice to husbands- give your wife you PC password

Pastor Steve Craft: " People come to my office saying they struggle with self-esteem. I say,"  I know, I know it's too high. Let me see if I can help you with that"

( Source unknown) God brings us into deep waters not to drown us, but to cleanse us. God never drowns His children