Ready to roll is an idiom meaning “eager and prepared to take action” or “ready to leave a certain place” Last week we learned about the Passover. It was now time for the 10th plague, the plague of the first born. God had already prepared His people to be safe by telling them to paint …
Our son had cut his finger on the playground, and it was sore and red. So, I went out and purchased a tube of antibiotic salve. A couple days later, his finger looked worse, and I asked if he had put the salve on it. He had forgotten to apply it. The salve was only …
Each year we celebrate our wedding anniversary. We celebrate to remember all the blessings we have received in our marriage. 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 the help of God we have …
Blood has been thought of as the source of life in the Bible. Why blood in the Passover? The Old Testament covenant was established by the death of animals. 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 …
Anthropologists tell us of the significance of a door. A door is an everyday object that we all use every day. 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 a door people could …
Today if we search on 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 to make the perfect lamb chops. While these recipes are probably good, when we speak of a perfect …
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 award. [1] I remember redeeming S&H green stamps as a child. We would receive these stamps when we bought groceries. My …
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 …