Forever Etched
As water moves, it etches its imprint on everything it touches. A waterfall carves into rock and earth. The beauty of places such as Antelope Canyon in Arizona was created by rushing, flowing water. Rushing, flowing water can also cause destruction, by removing earth...
Sabbath Observance
We would like to believe Jesus fulfilled (ended) Sabbath observance by what He did on the Sabbath. In response, the Pharisees cried foul, and breaking traditional Sabbath customs was one of the charges which led to Jesus' death sentence. But, before we can unpack...
Respecting Each Other’s Abilities
Scripture reading: Ephesians 4:11-16 The obvious lesson in this Scripture is that no one person can do everything. As some have said, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” The best any one person can do is dabble a little here and there in multiple fields or...
Heavenly Rewards
Matthew 19:23-30 And Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." 25...
Materialism
It is in the evening on Christmas Day as I begin writing this article. The topic has been ruminating in my mind for several days now, and the experiences that follow have actually had a dampening effect on my enjoyment of the Christmas season. Let me step up onto my...
Honoring God Against All Odds: Part 3
Let me close this article with the Biblical definition and understanding of the word Jesus uses for “worry” or “anxiety.” Note that every version of the Bible will translate this word differently. The general understanding or consensus is that our best modern...
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