Rededicating Lives
Read. Study. Mourn. Celebrate. Repent. Promise. The bible is full of interesting, life-changing information. For instance, we know that Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. Adam gave Eve a rib; Eve gave Adam an apple, then made a wonderful marinated BBQ ribs out of apple sauce. This is found in the book [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Pay Attention
For the rest of this year, our bible class will be deep into the Book of Hebrews. Most scholars believe the Book of Hebrews was written by Paul to the early Christians who had converted from Judaism, and we’ll find excellent instruction these next few months on what Christian living is all about. So, let’s [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Taking Comfort in God's Strength
I taught a lesson on “Taking Comfort in God’s Strength” and never got around to posting my notes. I have found that I tend to get lost in my notes and I tried to switch to an outline format. It actually worked out better for teaching, but it looks like a lousy format for a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Remember Easter
Celebrating Easter may be an excellent time to spend time with family, hide the eggs and eat the chocolate bunnies, but remember this year what Easter is – it is the ressurection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )LULAC, NAACP got nothin' on me.
Welcome to St. Patrick’s day in America. The oldest traditional Irish holiday in the new world (1762 by some accounts). We were celebrating our differences in the melting pot of America long before other immigrant groups. Given for the Scottish son of the Roman Calphurnius and his wife, Conchessa. Padraig, at 15 became a cowherd [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Banning Christmas
An administrator, Patricia Sonntag, at California State University, has banned Christmas. “Time has come to recognize that religious discrimination, as well as ethnic insensitivity to certain holidays, is forbidden,” Patricia Sonntag, director of the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, stated in the directive she e-mailed to members of her staff on Dec. 9. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 7 so far )A Non-Christian Narna
People that hate Christians should not go see “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” The Guardian Unlimited, England’s ultra liberal rag, says “Narnia represents everything that is most hateful about religion.” Exceprts: The Christian radio station Premier is urging churches to hold services on the theme of The Gospel According to Narnia. Even the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )More "Christmas," Less "Holiday"
As some of you know, I’m boycotting “Winter Holiday” again this year. I’m not even sure what that holiday is, but I’m pretty sure it’s some sort of pagan / atheist thing. Whatever it is, I want none of it. For me, it’s Christmas. And for many, it’s Christmas. Why is so terrible to acknowledge [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Easter Sunrise
Matthew 28: 1-7 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )When Does Easter Occur?
Did you know it’s always close to a full moon on Easter? The actual determination of Easter is complex. The easiest way to remember it is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of Spring. That means Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. It starts to get [...]
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