“Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the… Continue reading Superstition
Month: December 2022
Spiritual Battle
I had forgotten the lessons of Israel’s battles which are for our instruction and encouragement. (Romans 15:4) I believe this applies to small issues and great. When the enemy shows up, seek the Lord as to what He would have us do. The Lord will design and configure what forces we are to involve in… Continue reading Spiritual Battle
The Last Dance
This is a TV series on DVD produced and written by ESPN about the 1990’s era Chicago Bulls NBA team which many consider the greatest basketball team of all time. It is rated 9.1 on IMDB. It combines a number of subplots and theories about the Players, Owner, Coach, and General Manager, and, of course,… Continue reading The Last Dance
Hope Eternal
The Lord of Heaven and earth has come in the flesh to liberate mankind from the bondage and curse of sin. His Kingdom is over an everlasting Kingdom. He came into the world as a man, laying down His exalted authority and power. He was a helpless infant, crawling baby, toddler walking, boy running, an adolescent… Continue reading Hope Eternal
Good King Wenceslas
"Good King Wenceslas" is a favorite Christmas carol often sung during the Christmas season loosely based on a real person named Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia. The carol tells of him going on a journey, braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen (celebrated on December… Continue reading Good King Wenceslas
Prayer Debriefing 10
Sovereign Lord God Almighty have mercy on your Congregation in these days of turmoil. You are a rock of refuge and our strength and defender, though we are tempted to fear and step out in our own weakness. Nothing is too hard for you and your promises are certain. We praise you though the world… Continue reading Prayer Debriefing 10
Hidden Ways of Love
Not all love is overt, obvious and felt, perhaps as much or more love is unseen, could love be like an iceberg with ninety percent of its ice hidden below the surface of the sea? I don’t know the entire range of Love, nor the limits of its character; given it is from God it… Continue reading Hidden Ways of Love
The Magi
Wisemen from the east sought Israel’s Messiah, following his star, asking, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2) We aren’t told what country or region the Magi were from or how it was revealed to… Continue reading The Magi
On The Trail Again
When I go hiking, it inevitably clears my mind. Being amidst God’s unaltered creation gives an awareness of being part of His creation and recognizing His nature. Scripture explains, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so… Continue reading On The Trail Again
Same Sex Marriage
This is in the news as the Senate passed a bill declaring Same Sex Marriage legal. Is this bill actually constitutional? Is the Supreme Court Decision instituting same sex marriage constitutional? The Constitution provides that States have Jurisdiction over all matters not mentioned in the Constitution or determined to be under Federal jurisdiction. This is supported… Continue reading Same Sex Marriage
Candy Canes
Candy Canes are closely associated with the Christmas season but how did that come about? A common folkloric story is that in 1670, in Cologne, Germany, the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral, wishing to quiet the children's noise at Christmas Eve service asked a local candy maker for some "sugar sticks" for them. In order to… Continue reading Candy Canes
Israelis Develop Electricity Source From Seaweed
It is difficult to read anything connected to the ocean without hearing speculation that climate change, caused by human activity, is destroying the world. With determination I found some actual scientific and technological development conducted by Israelis. Below is an excerpt. “In addition, the seaweed can also provide currents in the dark thanks to a… Continue reading Israelis Develop Electricity Source From Seaweed
