“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” ~ Ephesians 2:8-9 As a teacher, the use of calculators is commonplace. In the modern world, generally everyone understands conceptually how to use a calculator. At the very …
The God of the world- Is the God of science. He created the Earth in all of its brilliance. His design sustains life. Who here, looks down and tells their heart to beat or their lungs to process air? The planets and stars are placed perfectly. This design is far from mere coincidence. It is …
“Mistakes are the portals of discovery” ~ James Joyce Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. Some may think contrary, but this would be to their own detriment. Biblical authors are quick to point humanity to their inability to overcome failures and mistakes, something that often characterizes human nature. The apostle James discusses this nature …
We are constantly reminded of the violence, tragedy, and ugliness in today’s world; but we can still rejoice in the beauty of nature and give praise to God for all the beauty of His world that our five senses can freely enjoy. Maltbie D. Babcock (1858-1901) wrote, “This is my Father’s world,” and it is …
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? ~ 1 John 5:4-5 Right now, the world looks pretty dismal. The world is obviously overcoming …
1:16-19 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by …
Constantinople. It is now known as Istanbul, Turkey, but in its ancient days, it held a lot of political weight in the known world. The city acted as a form of continental gateway as it sat as the geographical crux of Europe and Asia. Its fall was to the infamous Ottoman Empire, but make no …
On December 31st, 1995 Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins kicked off the Left Behind series with its first book of the same name. Since then, the series has been critically acclaimed and has made multiple appearances on the New York Times Bestseller List. When I was younger, these books fascinated me and the movies that …