We walked side by side around his small garden as he told stories about each plant and tree that thrives in this little paradise. His eyes sparkled when he spoke of the many hours and days spent tending to them. Love pours from his heart to every creature he cares for — from the smallest flower in his garden to the three dogs that roam happily around his house, to the tender gestures he extends. My 85-year-old daddy is not a perfect man, but I could not have asked for a better dad. Indeed, he Continue Reading
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5 Reasons You Should Own this NEW Bible
He handed me the colorful gift bag with a mischievous smile on his face. "I think you will like this." I picked up the heavy bag and placed it on the table. "Should I open it now?" I asked. "Yes. Go ahead," he said with a smile. His excitement made me chuckle. When I removed the tissue paper, I saw a beautiful box inside. I lifted it and read it aloud: "Life Application Study Bible." The puzzled look on my face said it all. "You haven't seen one of these, have you?" he Continue Reading
Making Silver: the Heat of our Trials {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
The accurate date is unknown, but scholars believe that Malachi, the last prophet of the Old Testament, wrote his book at approximately 430 B.C. Along with Haggai and Zechariah, Malachi is one of the postexilic prophets to the kingdom of Judah (Israel's southern kingdom after the country split circa 930 B.C.). At around 538 B.C., the Jews started returning from Babylon after 70 years of captivity. As God's chosen people returned from exile, it was clear that the insidious, pagan practices of Continue Reading
The Lion Is On Your Side! {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Hezekiah, king of Judah, is listed as one of the few kings from Israel’s pre-Babylonian captivity days who is described as having had a close relationship with God. This zealous king became keenly aware of the disobedience in Judah, and therefore made the decision to “clean house.” He ordered the destruction of altars that had been built for idol worship, shattered statues, and did not even spare Nehushtan - the bronze snake used by Moses in the wilderness - because the people stopped looking Continue Reading
When We Are Compelled to Start Over {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Timanthes of Cythnus was a prolific 4th century B.C. Greek artist. His famous painting “The Sacrifice of Iphigenia” was discovered amidst the ruins of the city of Pompeii and is now displayed in a museum at Naples. I read a story about Timanthes that made me reflect on the importance of not settling for the status quo. According to the account, Timanthes studied the art of painting under the direction of a respected tutor. After many years of study, the teacher’s efforts paid off when Continue Reading
God MUST deliver IF He Promised
In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, “SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE.” Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah’s womb; yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to Continue Reading
