Recently I read a book by a physicist trained at MIT. His intention was to convince his readers that the six days of biblical creation are exactly the same as the 15 billion years which some people think the earth has existed. He lost me in his discussion about the stretching of time and its […]
One of the major events in the Bible’s book of Exodus is the miraculous departure, or Exodus, of the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt. The memory of this single event is repeated over and over throughout the history of the Jewish nation. The Hebrew people had been slaves in Egypt for hundreds of years. […]
The Bible is full of stories of real people who face real challenges. One such story is about a young Jewish girl who becomes an orphan. Later, as a grown woman, she confronts a corrupt and proud politician who uses his position for personal gain. It’s a story with a bleak future unless God steps […]
There’s a lot of reasons in our world today to be overcome with discouragement. It seems there is unrest around every corner. News is filled with murder, rape, abuse, burglary, and tragedy. Entertainment has become politicized. People on social media often act like spoiled brats instead of listening to one another like mature adults. Health […]
Do you sometimes feel as though your faith needs a boost? Hebrews chapter eleven is often called the “Hall of Faith.” It is meant to encourage us, but sometimes I find it discouraging when I compare myself to the people listed. Take Abraham, for instance. Can you imagine if one morning you told your wife […]
This was the BEST day of my life. It started months ago First, a light touch Then whispers of my beauty Then talks of how unhappy he was in his marriage It finally happened…We snuck away and went to bed… After our lovemaking I drifted into a peaceful sleep… Suddenly, this became the WORST day […]
There she was. The love of my life. Of course, we were only in the 2nd grade, but I knew she was the one. I ran up to her swing and kissed her. Oh, the heaven’s exploded. Sadly, it didn’t go anywhere. She picked one of the other boys who kissed her. I decided I […]
My Story O Bottle, I’m so glad to be rid of you. When I first met you in my senior year of high school…I thought you were my friend That first screwdriver Steve fixed at his dad’s bar was GREAT! I had the BEST time at the dance. Sober by the end. Perfect…NO IDEA WHAT […]