“But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the [e]love we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work also” ~ 2 Corinthians 8:7 In 2015 and 2016, a social media phenomena emerged following the Supreme Court ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges. This court case essentially redefined …
Easter is a beautiful time of year. April showers are busy bringing May flowers. Kids are getting out of school on Spring break so, like it or not, you gotta’ spend time with them. And, there is an explosion of crosses, eggs, and bunnies plastered upon businesses, homes, and nearly every local entity. It appears …
Wrestling. An ancient art and an even more ancient sport. I mean this, quite literally. There are paintings dated over 15,000 years ago that are plastered on caves from ancient France. Furthermore, ancient Babylon and Egypt (both Biblical locations mind you) detail wrestling methods that are still adhered to, to this day. Jacob, son of …
Trophy (n.) There are two types of sports families. One type that carries a strong disdain for “participation trophies” and one that sees the beauty in congratulating everyone for best effort. If you are within a sports family, know that I have appreciation for both ends of the spectrum! I know that we can all …
It is not an uncommon occurrence among many people to be telling a story, and someone feels at liberty to interrupt and interject, only to find out that they did not hear the full story! Sometimes, that interrupter might just be you. It is ok to admit! Most people do this at some point of …
Julia H. Johnston (1849-1919) wrote the lyrics to this great hymn along with Daniel B. Towner (1850-1919) arranging the music. The song was published in a hymn book called Hymns Tried and True. The song comes Romans 5:1-2; 18; 20. This grace that we sing of here is not just sufficient grace, it is abounding …
Anna B. Warner (1820-1915) wrote a hymn that without doubt has been sung by more children than any other hymn. Written in 1860, it came from a novel that Miss Warner with her sister had written called “say and seal.” The composer of the music, William Bradbury (1816-1868), also composed “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” “Savior …
But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. ~ John 19:34 Have you ever wondered about the thoughts that ran through Jesus’s mind in His Earthly ministry? I know it is speculation, and is something I am not fond of but really- Just imagine …
Fat Joe~ “Yesterday’s price is not today’s price.” No, I am not promoting the philosophy and ethics of rapper Fat Joe, but in passing I once heard this quote. I can affirm however that this quote reflects culture and society briefly with one short sentence. This is the way the world operates- Supply and demand. …
“‘Amazing Grace,’ How sweet the sound!” The composer of the beloved hymn, John Newton (1725-1807), had this hymn first published in what is called “The Olney Hymns” book. It was an illustration of potent ideologies of the evangelical movement in England at the time. The Amazing Grace tune as we know it was composed by …