There is a lot of controversy about climate change, the use of fossil fuels, and the condition of the earth. Some state that we are on the verge of making the earth uninhabitable for human life. Others would disagree. I’m not here to give you my opinions, but to highlight what the Bible says. Jesus […]
As people in Ephesus heard the gospel and received Christ, their lives were radically changed for the better. However, not everyone was happy with the changes. It resulted in a loss of revenue for the metalworkers who fashioned small idols of the goddess Diana. Because she was no longer worshiped, the clientele of the metalworkers […]
The main heroine of the story of the book of Ruth is the young widow for whom the book is named. But the significance of her story actually began long before her birth. Much earlier, God had selected Abraham to father a nation that would eventually bring the Savior of the world into the realm […]
I’m retired (emphasis on TIRED). It seems like my body’s generators operate for 2-3 hours and then I get re-tired and have to take a nap to recharge them. Sometimes, naps are needed for energy production. But that’s not the only cause of fatigue. Worry or depression can also drain our strength. Running for his […]
How many ways can you fix manna? After forty years of eating it, the Israelites must have developed quite a few recipes. Still, it must have gotten old. There is no indication that the people ate meat from their flocks and herds, so the manna must have provided a well-rounded nutritious source of food. You […]
More than one person has said, “The golden years are when you spend all your saved-up gold on doctors.” It’s a funny adage, but the truth behind it isn’t so funny. I wonder if part of the reason why we like to watch the Olympics or other professional sports is that it allows us to […]
Don’t you just love to be in the company of someone who is always bragging about how great they are or what great thing they have done? I’m kidding. Like pushing a Q-tip too far into our ears, there aren’t too many things more painful than having to listen to someone’s self-aggrandizing. Whether physical features, […]
Often, when we think of the gifts of the Spirit, our attention turns to Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12. In doing so, we leave a lot of people wondering whether God passed them by when He was distributing those abilities. That’s because a lot of the gifts listed seem to only apply to church […]
In the Old Testament God refers to the leaders among His people as shepherds. He doesn’t limit the title only to men in religious positions. He also uses it to refer to their political leaders, people who were in places of influence for the welfare of the people. After King Saul died, the people rallied […]
When our babies are born, we make sure all our friends and family celebrate with us. When spiritual babies are born, Jesus has Heaven celebrate. He said, “I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:10) But as we find out soon enough, […]