David knew enough about the human body that he said, “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” (Psalm 139:14) I’ve always been fascinated with the human body. When I attended Chiropractic school, it added to my learning that we are “fearfully and wonderfully […]
After a devastating storm or fire, the person interviewed often says something to the effect, “We’ll build back better. We’ll be stronger than we were before.” I know they are trying to bring comfort and hope to the people, but there is no mention of relying on God’s help. It sounds a lot like the […]
It’s heartbreaking to see pictures of homes perilously hanging over empty spaces, the sand and dirt under them having been washed away. The recent hurricanes that have pummeled Florida’s coastlines are a clear demonstration of what Jesus said at the end of His sermon, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them […]
Whenever I watch Jeopardy, I’m always amazed at how much some people know. Not only that they know so much, but that they have such quick recall. Even when I know the answer once or twice, I’m usually still reading the clue when one of the contestants is giving the proper response. I wonder if […]
Let’s Get Down to the Basics Believe it or not, this is not a political post. It’s not an attempt to draw people into the Libertarian Party. It’s a reflection of what I see has happened and is happening. At the very least, it will make you think. In most states in the US, when […]
What do you picture in your mind when you hear the word, banner? A high school gymnasium with flags hanging from the ceiling depicting past state championships? A business name on some fabric blowing in the wind to attract customers? A billboard with an advertisement lifted high above the nearby traffic? These days banners come […]
Three episodes in the life of Israel illustrate how God often waits until things look impossible (the “Eleventh Hour”) to deliver us. “When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, ‘If they face war, they might change their […]
I have no desire to teach Revelation. Even after all these years, the symbolism is confusing to me. Thankfully, the early part that deals with the churches seems clear. And the end is also clear: Jesus wins! But today, as I was reading chapter 16, it was as though I heard a shout from Heaven, […]
These key words are prominent in Romans, chapter 5: “Grace” is found 6 times, the most frequent in any chapter in Romans. It occurs 25 times in Romans, the most often in any New Testament (NT) book. It is translated from the Greek “charis” (G5385). Two different Greek words describe death. The Greek word “Thanatos” […]
“We’ve never seen such devastation.” “We just got out with our clothes on our backs.” “We’ve been able to go back to our home. All that’s left are ashes.” You’ve probably heard these and other expressions of grief and shock. With 10% of Oregon’s population in evacuation zones, it’s likely that you know someone […]