Our son had cut his finger on the playground, and it was sore and red. I went out and purchased a tube of antibiotic salve. A couple of days later, his finger looked worse, and I asked whether he had applied the salve. He had forgotten to use it. The salve was only effective when …
Each year we celebrate our wedding anniversary. We celebrate to remember all the blessings we have received in our marriage. Sure, some times were better than others, but with God’s help, we have made it through over 37 years together. God’s Commands to Celebrate God was very intentional in Leviticus 23, naming seven holy days …
Blood has been thought of as the source of life in the Bible. Why blood in the Passover? The death of animals established the Old Testament covenant. In Genesis 15, God made a covenant with Abraham. Genesis 15: 9 The Lord told him, “Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and …
Anthropologists tell us of the significance of a door. A door is an everyday object we all use. When doors were invented, it allowed the people to have a place of protection from wild animals and enemy humans. Before doors, people would just try to hide, but with doors, people could inhabit villages. Blood on …
Today, if we search the internet for “a perfect lamb,” we can find many recipes for the perfect leg of lamb. There are 3 easy steps to the perfect lamb roast, or 5 dos and don’ts for the perfect lamb chops. While these recipes are probably good, when we speak of a perfect lamb in …
What is redemption? The dictionary has several definitions. 1) the act, process, or an instance of serving to offset or compensate for a defect, or 2) the act of exchanging something for money or an award. [1] I remember redeeming S&H Green Stamps as a child. We would receive these stamps when we bought groceries. …
What is a yearly celebration that is important in your family? Many families celebrate holidays with a purpose. Perhaps it is Christmas or Easter. Or maybe your family has a group of birthdays in one month that become a big celebration. Often, we celebrate milestones in life, such as anniversaries or graduations. But each of …
The Father sent Jesus, and Jesus wanted His followers to know this, as it was part of His identity. John records seven “I am” statements that Jesus made. The term “I am” was the name God gave for Himself to Moses at the burning bush. When the Jews heard Jesus use this term, they knew …
What happens when we don’t understand Jesus? How will He treat us? We can gain insight as we observe the disciples during Jesus’ farewell teachings. This happened after the Passover meal but before they went to Gethsemane the night before Jesus was crucified. Jesus wanted to prepare them for His death and resurrection. Jesus had …
The phrase “I am the way, the truth, and the life” is a well-known statement by Jesus in the Bible. John 14:6 Jesus told Thomas, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.[1] This verse describes part of a dialogue between Jesus and His disciples, …