For much of history people depended on the Lord somewhat more directly than we do now. They worked the fields, planted their crops, and waited for the Lord to provide the rains that would bring a harvest. Life became more complicated after the Industrial Revolution....
The Bible, otherwise known as the word of God, is a collection of 66 books written over many centuries by a variety of individuals led by God. The Bible serves many purposes. One is to make it clear to us that every person ever born was born into sin, and has thus...
The first six months of the year 2020 have been challenging in a number of ways. For months, many have been shut away in their homes due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Millions have become unemployed, some for the first time in their adult life. In an effort to stay...
There’s a great deal of anger on the streets of America at the moment. Individuals angered by injustice are gathering together and raising their voices in an effort to bring attention to serious issues. The problem is that those seeking to bring awareness to injustice...
The meaning of some words are obvious. Others represent such deep concepts that language fails us at times. This is one reason that some Bible verses appear to convey different meanings based on the words chosen during the translation process. Some translators take a...
I recently watched a documentary on the history of coffee production. The commentator noted that coffee is the second most valuable legally-traded commodity in the world. Apparently only oil is more valued by mankind. I’ve been fascinated by coffee since childhood. I...
Many who serve in roles having to do with security have likely come face-to-face with evil more than once. Those among them who serve internationally, especially in low-visibility roles, have moved among evil for so long that it becomes easily recognizable, even when...
What comes to mind when you hear the word “privilege.” For some the word speaks to the special access enjoyed by those who are wealthy or who have powerful connections. Acceptance to Ivy League schools without much effort, front row seats at NBA finals, and membership...
For as long as I can remember I’ve loved dogs. Some of my earliest memories are of the Basset Hound my parents had when I was born. I never really knew Puddles, as he was called. He died when I was still an infant. For most of my life since, however, various dogs have...
