Where does morality come from? Is it something innate within us–a conscience telling us what is right and wrong? Or is morality learned from our parents and our teachers? Has it been given to us by God? It would appear that all countries have a history of a moral code Read more…
I just finished my second year of reading through the Bible in a year. I am amazed at the things I learn which never really caught my attention before. Make the commitment to read your Bible regularly, even if you can’t make it the whole way through. Never think that Read more…
This artwork shows the symbolism of Genesis 3:15 which tells us the seed of the woman would bruise the head of the serpent. See how Mary is stepping on the head of the serpent. This verse in the third chapter of the Bible is called the Protoevangelium, meaning first Read more…
The Bible tells a story–a story about mankind and how we got lost and who came to save us. The Bible tells us right from the beginning in Genesis that God made man: man sinned and rejected God: and God planned to send a “Redeemer” to reverse the curse that Read more…
The foxes and racoons were getting too bold and coming into our barnyard, so we built a new moveable coop for our chickens. I love our chickens. They like to “sing” and seem so content as they scratch for their food in the grass. They also eat grass, so our Read more…
My grandfather (pictured) once said he was born at the wrong time. When he was young, respect and honor were given to the elderly and the young tended to be disregarded. When he became old, values had changed. The young were now given honor and the old were disregarded. One 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 could see the nail marks in his hands. We are Read more…
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 fulfilment of what you want, but the realization of how 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 Eastern Orthodox church has a church calendar which notes and 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 such beauty and variety. Nature is full of beauty, surprises, Read more…