A good carpenter knows the little details of the trade. The kind of details that only experience can teach and failures can reinforce. If you need work done around the house, get a good carpenter. During my years in a trade school, we worked on a couple of projects, one of which was a 150 …
You ever have a random thought that seems silly but then progresses into a profound thought? Here is my most recent question/thought that popped into my mind. How do animals first realize that water is necessary for their survival? You may say, “They are thirsty of course!” To that I would reply, “Yes, they feel …
I enjoy fishing. It is a past time, like many others can relate, I never have enough time to enjoy. Nonetheless, my wife Hallie and I recently were looking to indulge in some fishing time as we vacationed at the beach. Unfortunately however, out of all the things I was likely to forget when leaving, …
As I fed my cat this morning, I looked at him and thought to myself “Why do we get pets?” Sure. They make us happy, they do funny things, and they’re nice to snuggle. However, think a little bit deeper. We are setting ourselves up for heart break. Humans have a life expectancy much longer …
“The Bones of the Gospel” is an old message written that contributor Jacob Harris had only recently rediscovered and has yet to be published. We pray you enjoy. *** The bones of the Gospel. It is a phrase not discoverable within the Word of God. Nowhere can it be stumbled upon and nowhere can it …
On January 15th, 1929 there was born a man by the name of Martin. Not Martin Luther King. Just Martin King, jr. that is. He was not born the infamous Martin Luther King Jr. as we know it. But truthfully, I like the real story better. 5 years after the birth of his Martin King …
Recently, I came across a theology page on Facebook as I normally do. It was in this page that their were some debating the essence of Hell. In this discussion someone asked, felicitously might I add, the question, “is Hell bad?” In suit, their came a number of defenses saying that Hell is not bad …
2. Structure 3. Notes regarding the nature of Galatians 4. Date: Between A.D. 49 – 58 5. Title: To the Churches of Galatia 6. Galatians background: 7. Author: The Apostle Paul 8. Written from: Author’s Introductory Note on Galatians: To …
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord” ~ Hebrews 12:14 As Christians, there are things we know are readily available at request from our Heavenly Father. These include: joy, love, grace ,acceptance, and so much more. But what of peace? We often see peace as something that …
Unity. You hear of it often nowadays. There is much discussion of what it requires. At a recent festival our church attended, we were in the community offering hope and attempting to meet fellow Christians. It was during this experience that many Christians brushed us off as I reached to shake their hand to say …