Gilgamesh is not just a fictional character but he actually lived–a long time ago. Although after his death he became a major hero and was even worshiped as a god, he was also a historical king of the Sumerian city Read more…
Why is sarcasm and ridicule so difficult for the human psyche? Children around the age of junior high schooling can be particularly vulnerable.They can develop a certain herd mentality where they find it very difficult to stand alone against their Read more…
The title of this book by Matthew Kelly caught my eye–The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity. I found that the book lived up to the endorsements on the back cover: “Sometimes a book is just the right book Read more…
Are you a skeptic? Do you like to see with your own eyes before accepting information? In the Bible we are told that Thomas could not believe in Christ’s resurrection until he actually witnessed the presence of Jesus Christ and Read more…
I love to listen to Ravi Zacharias. He has had a daily radio spot on a local radio station and I would often listen to him on my commute to work. I was saddened to hear of his recent Read more…
What is the lazy man’s gardening tool? A tool which saves him/her hours of weeding and watering? You guessed it! Mulch! “Mulching” is a beautiful word for gardeners. Right now in my garden I have 4-5 different kinds of mulch. Read more…
How would your life change if you were sure Jesus Christ was resurrected and that belief in Him would bring you eternal life? Would you go to church more? Would you have less fear of death? Would you sing more? Read more…
In AD 850 Albumazar, an Arab astronomer, described the 48 original constellations, listed in 12 groups of four, progressing around the zodiac.This list doesn’t quite match our modern list. Our modern constellations are almost identical to another ancient list –that Read more…
If you have started your tomatoes from seed and tilled your garden for spring planting, then this is the easy part. If you haven’t started tomatoes from seed, you can buy plants at a local garden center; or even supermarkets Read more…
I felt like I had been transported back in time to the first century as our church on Good Friday sang the lamentations. I wanted to cry. The experience of the mother of Christ and Christ’s closest followers as they Read more…