C D SWANSON February 3, 2025 Relationships 1,244
Daylight Saving Time: A Historical Perspective and Modern Relevance Daylight Saving Time (DST) was originally conceived as a way to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer. The idea was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784, as a way to save candles by getting people ...
Read More » Matthew S February 3, 2025 Poetry 1,392
I like this vision Daniel has about a tree. Daniel 4:10-11 Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great. The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached ...
Read More » Keith February 1, 2025 TBL China 1,044
Service With A Smile 微笑服侍 Reading John 13:1-5 Philippians 2:5-8 阅读《约翰福音》13章1-5节 《腓立比书》2章5-8节 We enjoyed being served, many people serve us. They serve us at the restaurant, at the supermarket and at the gas station. 我们喜欢被服务,很多人为我们服务。在餐馆、超市和加油站都有人为我们服务。 We are servants, but not to an earthly master. We are servants to a heavenly master, ...
Read More » Christi W February 1, 2025 Teens 3,369
You found it in your garden in the early spring, and have been keeping it in your mom’s old Mason jar. You have prepared the perfect, comfortable habitat for your new caterpillar friend. He has fresh green leaves and a droplet of water every day. You have carefully designed the ...
Read More » Dale B January 31, 2025 Faith 1,261
The throng moved slowly but with excitement. It was Passover time, and pilgrims headed to Jerusalem. But something detoured them. The disciples of Jesus had returned to Jesus from a preaching tour. Jesus intended for them to come apart and rest awhile. When the pilgrims discovered that Jesus was actually ...
Read More » C D SWANSON January 31, 2025 Faith 1,012
“God Prays Over Us” Introduction: The idea of God praying over us is a profound one, and it’s essential to understand the biblical context to truly appreciate its depth. The Bible offers us numerous verses that highlight God’s deep and abiding love for His people. It’s crucial to remember that ...
Read More » C D SWANSON January 30, 2025 Poetry 1,490
From the cradle’s tender start, Where life and love impart, To the twilight’s gentle bend, Journey’s edge and heaven’s end. “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13) In youth, the days seem endless, bright, With dreams that soar like morning’s light, ...
Read More » John Clark January 30, 2025 Relationships 1,131
Proverbs 29:2 says, “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” Although the new leaders are far from perfect, as we all are, this is exactly what has happened in the United States. America has seen the last four years filled with evil, ...
Read More » C D SWANSON January 29, 2025 Health 1,831
The Christian Doctor’s Journey In the bustling town of Belford, New Jersey, two doctors worked side by side at a renowned medical center. Dr. Elizabeth Morris, a devout Christian, and Dr. David Smith, a highly skilled and secular physician, each brought their unique perspectives to the practice of medicine. Dr. ...
Read More » John Clark January 29, 2025 Faith 1,031
The world has a very large aging population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people 60 and older outnumbers children younger than five years. Between 2025 and 2050 the proportion of those over 60 will nearly double from 12 percent to 22 percent. By 2030, 1 ...
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