On March 22, 1998, a woman was sitting in a restaurant with her husband and another couple, who were celebrating their wedding anniversary. During the meal, she suffered a seizure and aspirated the food she was swallowing. By the time paramedics were able to clear her air passage, all her brain had died except … [Read more…]
When my children were small, we would often read to them before they settled into bed for the night. Now we can do it long distance with our grandkids over the internet. Occasionally, my kids did not want a story read to them but wanted me to tell them a story. I would make … [Read more…]
We have been in a discussion of Matthew 13, where Jesus gives us a story with a very applicable message for men who are stiving to be more like Him. We are considering the Parable of the Sower. Jesus is giving instruction to those who are presenting the Good News of salvation to family … [Read more…]
Last week, we began a discussion of Matthew 13, where Jesus gives us a story with a very applicable message for men who are stiving to be more like Him. We looked at the Parable of the Sower. Jesus is giving instruction to those who are presenting the Good News of salvation to family … [Read more…]
Several years ago, when Cindy and I traveled to Israel, it did not take long for us to see it was a very arid climate. In fact, much of it is dessert. There are a few areas near the coast that are more temperate, but it is difficult to grow anything. Although there are … [Read more…]
Happy New Year! These words have been repeated multiple times over the last few days. The intent is generally positive, but what does a happy new year actually look like? How is it defined? For some, a good year is identified by financial prosperity. Others would be more concerned with good health. Some might … [Read more…]
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men.5 The light shines in the darkness, … [Read more…]
Several years ago, Cindy and I had the awesome opportunity to spend about three weeks in Israel and Jordan. We had a time of worship on a boat on Sea of Galilee. We read the story of his death and resurrection in the Church built to commemorate the location of Christ’s crucifixion and burial. … [Read more…]
When you saw the title of today’s post, you probably assumed my fingers got shifted on the keyboard and this is a major typo. This is not the case. In fact, these two words are arguably the most important of all Latin phrases. They translate as the “image of God”. It is the truth … [Read more…]
I have said many times that what we truly believe is more evident in our actions than in our words. How we spend our time, talent, and treasures reveal the true intent of our lives. Jesus said it this way in Matthew 6:19-21, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and … [Read more…]