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? An ancient liturgical song says “Adam is recalled from the 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 of Ptolemy. Ptolemy was a Greek astronomer who was born 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 carry them sometimes. Dig a little hole with a trowel 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 observed the crucifixion is brought to life in these lamentations. Read more…
Planting by the moon’s cycles is an age old folklore. The farmers almanac gives instructions. Why would it make a difference? People understand that the moon’s gravitational forces have an effect on the rise and fall of the tides. In the same way, the moon’s gravitational cycle has a subtle Read more…
Gardening is not difficult and it doesn’t have to be time consuming either. There are three basics – planting the seed, nourishing the soil, and watering. Buy your seeds early in the season. You can do it online or from a garden supply store. Check out Read more…
In my memoir Searching for the Sacred, My Life on a Homestead, I frequently mentioned my love of gardening. Now I am starting a facebook group, called Grow and Share, to meet with you gardeners and to share some of the ideas which have worked for me and you can do Read more…
“But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul” Deut. 4: 29. This verse is in Moses’ farewell instructions to the Israelites. Moses tells the people that if they become corrupt Read more…
Was ancient man looking for a Redeemer? Read Sacred Strands, the Story of a Redeemer Woven Through History to find the fascinating answer. You can purchase Sacred Strands for $10 plus $2.50 shipping here on my website. The book received some very nice endorsements. “In an age when we reject tradition Read more…
The corona virus is dominating the news and many of us are fearful. What should we do if fear overwhelms us? Perhaps the purpose of fear is to motivate us or propel us into action. Sometimes our fears are grounded and sometimes they are not. Regardless of how rational our Read more…