Friday, September 30, 2011
What is the difference between partly and partially?
Generally,the words may be used interchangeably to refer to some amount or degree that is less than the whole. For example,you can say: She is partly responsible for their fighting. / She is partially responsible for their fighting. However, partially may imply favoritism because it is related to 'partial' and does have the archaic sense 'in a biased manner'. To avoid ambiguity when describing favoritism,say: He is 'partial' to pizza. (Do not say: He was partially/partly favorable to pizza.)
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Leviticus 19:32:
Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.
Here are some thoughts on that verse:
In an age where respect is little known and even less practiced, showing honor for those who are older is often overlooked. Yet in this place, by the LORD's own word, showing respect for the elderly ranks right up there with reverencing God. But then we shouldn't be surprised, since God made honoring parents the very first commandment (in the Ten Commandments -- Exodus 20) directed at our relationship with others -- the first four commandments were directed at our relationship with him!
Here is a prayer which is relevant to the scripture:
Holy and Eternal God, thank you for my parents in the flesh and in the faith. Please give those who have been my spiritual mentors a special blessing. Without their guidance, I'm not sure where I would have ended up. Help me as I grow older to not only mature, but to also gain the character that will be needed by those whom you have placed before me to influence. May we, young and old alike, restore dignity and respect to our relationships before you in our generation. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Psalm 10:14
I came across a scripture reading today that I thought you would like to read as well. It is taken from Psalm 10:14:
You, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.
Here are some thoughts on that verse:
Those who take advantage of people who are powerless, who are down on their luck, or who are in compromising situations, need to know that God sees their actions and will hold them accountable. Those who are in distress must keep their faith in God, trusting that he sees, cares, and will send his help at the right time. Those of us who fit neither category need to be working for the deliverance and blessing of those who are facing difficulties and hardships.
Here is a prayer which is relevant to the scripture:
Gracious God, please bless several people I know who are in times of real distress and heartbreak. Please use me to minister to them. But please, dear Father, fill them with your Spirit so they will have the strength and courage necessary to endure. Bless them with deliverance that is clearly from you, so that all will know your grace and give glory to you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
No. 14 Arkansas may add to N Mexico's sack woes
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Bobby Petrino faced exactly one question at his weekly news conference about New Mexico, the Razorbacks' opponent on Saturday.
It wasn't Petrino's fault that most of the focus was on Arkansas' 51-7 win over Missouri State last week. For a team that entered the season with question marks at quarterback, on the offensive line and in the running game, the convincing win provided a host of answers.
It also offered a measure of assurance for the No. 14 Razorbacks (1-0) while preparing to face the Lobos (0-1) in Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium on Saturday. With the first test out of the way, Petrino is eager to improve with Southeastern Conference play and a trip to Alabama looming in two weeks.
``We feel like we have a lot to work on and we have to get better,'' Petrino said.
The big question was at quarterback, where junior Tyler Wilson took over for Ryan Mallett, now in the NFL. Wilson was efficient, if not spectacular, in his starting debut - finishing 18 of 24 passing for 260 and a pair of touchdowns while guiding the Razorbacks to scores on each of his four possessions.
Sophomore backup Brandon Mitchell also saw plenty of action during the blowout, finishing 10 of 11 for 104 yards. The combined 28 of 35 passing performance left New Mexico coach Mike Locksley searching for superlatives this week.
Other than Arkansas' potent offense, Locksley's main concern this week is his offensive line, which gave up 10 sacks in a 14-10 loss to Colorado State last week. Locksley said the line wasn't to blame for all the sacks; he noted that receivers ran the wrong routes and quarterback Tarean Austin held on to the ball too long.
The sacks set New Mexico back 47 yards. Nine penalties and six fumbles - three of which were lost - didn't help, either.
``I'm hopeful that those were just first-game mistakes and they were made by guys playing their first football as Lobos,'' Locksley said. ``We can get those things corrected.''
They should start soon. The Arkansas defense forced Missouri State into six three-and-outs last week, allowed only 163 yards of total offense and led the SEC in quarterback sacks last season.
One of the reasons for lockdown performance last week was the standout debut of junior college transfer Alonzo Highsmith at outside linebacker. Highsmith, the son of the former Miami running back with the same name, had a pair of tackles for losses in the win.
He wounded eager to see the Lobos.
``Anytime you hear about a team giving up a lot of sacks, it makes you even more anxious to get out and play and pin our ears back and go get him, too,'' Highsmith said.
Arkansas defensive coordinator Willy Robinson was a bit more cautious in his approach than Highsmith, making it clear the Lobos are a step up in competition over Missouri State.
``I think where they fall short a little bit is they have a veteran skill group,'' Robinson said. ``But where it doesn't match is they have youth on the offensive front, and we've got to be able to take advantage of that.''
One area Petrino wants to see improve is his running game. With three new starting offensive linemen and a backfield in flux after the season-ending injury suffered by Knile Davis last month, the Razorbacks averaged only 3.1 yards per carry last week.
Senior De'Anthony Curtis provided a spark for Arkansas with 37 yards on only five carries, but Petrino expects more than the 102 rushing yards total of a week ago this week.
``I don't think we did as good as we should have,'' Curtis said. ``But I believe in the o-line, I believe in the coaching and I believe in us as a running back crew that when the time comes, we will have a stellar game and will know when to break out.''
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