This little bit of needlework which I picked up at a flea market has a potent message. I imagine that whoever created this was feeling content as they formed the letters with their embroidery needle. “Contentment is not the Read more…
The Shroud of Turin is revered as the burial garment of Jesus Christ by many Christians today and has been in the past throughout the ages. However, I had never heard much about it until about 6 years ago. The Read more…
Flowers can be awe-inspiring. And with good reason. As we contemplate the majesty and beauty of a flower, we should let our minds consider the awesomeness of the creator God who gave us these wonders. I love flowers! They have Read more…
I have always been fascinated with the book of Job in the Bible, maybe because it is so old. Many scholars think it is one of the oldest books in the Bible. Job lived in very early times, possibly even Read more…
I like history, although I don’t remember liking it when I was in school. But since then my interest has been stimulated lots of times as I wonder what people did 3000 years ago, or 2000 years ago at Read more…
The Old Testament came alive to me when I realized that the Old Testament prophecies are revealed by the New Testament. Matthew especially points out specific Old Testament prophecies and how they are fulfilled by Christ. The book of Psalms Read more…
We sometimes downplay the seriousness of sin. “Oh, I should not have done it. It was wrong, but it is not a big deal.” “Everyone does it.” Imagine an Israelite in Bible times who has sinned and brings a sheep Read more…
Chess is a complex game. Imagine playing on a series of chess boards where one move affects each chess board in the series. Now imagine controlling tens of millions of chess boards linked together. This is the picture Bishop Read more…
The first mention of the gospel was directed to Adam and Eve. After the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, God said to Adam and Eve, “I will put enmity between you (serpent) and the woman, Read more…
Symbols! We are fascinated by symbols. What do they mean? Where did they originate? Look at this statue of Lady Justice which someone gave my husband. It makes sense that she would be holding a scales. But why is she Read more…