In bible times, the bow was a symbol of victory, used to launch flaming arrows at an intended target. The deadly arrows contained oils or resins soaked into fibers and set aflame. Aimed at their mark, they were launched. Hitting their target, they caused scolding and burns to human flesh and ...
Read More »Children Of Same-Sex Partners Are Speaking Out
An unanswered question has been how does a a same-sex partner relationship affect the children? That is beginning to be addressed. Presently over 220,000 kids are being raised by gay or lesbian parents. With 36 states now having legalized homosexual marriage it is only going to increase. Two gay advocacy ...
Read More »Called to be a servant of God
Being a servant is counter-cultural, counter-intuitive. Putting the concerns of another ahead of your desires, interests and priorities appears foolish. Yet, it is exactly the call to every Christian. What does it mean to be a servant of God? Moses offers us a window into servanthood that challenges all of ...
Read More »An Open Letter To the Living From the Dead
Dear Living Ones, I thought I’d write to tell you what I’ve learned since being dead. It shouldn’t take long. I know you are very busy. I used to think as you do now. You have to prepare for the future. You must study to get the job, and then you ...
Read More »Get Off My Nerves!
No matter how much we love our family, they are naturally going to get on our nerves from time to time, especially the ones we live with. That is just human nature. It is probably a good idea for us to remember we are no picnic to live with either ...
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