This week, amid much controversy, the Texas legislature modified the conditions under which it is permissible to terminate a pregnancy. In essence, limiting how and where a woman might chose to end the viability of the fetus growing in her womb. Both sides are extremely passionate when it comes to protecting … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2013
Where you die, I will die…
The bible is the source of every truth that exists regarding our relationship with God, and with each other. Here is another example. Just recently a dear friend got married and it gave me pause to think again about that commitment. Not every marriage lasts forever, sadly, although I am … Continue reading
Jesus Freaks and the Empty Tomb
I recently looked up the definition of the term ‘Jesus Freak’ in Urban Dictionary, and this is what I found: Someone who displays an unusual or embarrassing amount of enthusiasm for Jesus. Someone who: Has a bracelet, bumper sticker, t-shirt, etc with Christian phrases on it. Is a born … Continue reading
Archaeological Layer Cake
Man is an interesting creature. Once we find a place we like, it’s hard to move us. Location, location, location is what it is all about – in real estate and archaeology Jerusalem is prime real estate, has been for thousands of years. All three of the great monotheistic religions lay … Continue reading
The Benefits of a Good Guide
There are a lot of good people out there, with very good intentions that come to a point in their spiritual journey where they pick up a bible and start reading. They believe that this is what they should be doing because it sounds logical and good. I mean, reading … Continue reading
Water: nature’s holy trinity
Water – drinking it is only second to breathing air as necessary for human life. The earth is covered in water over 70% of its surface. Our body largely consists of water. In the womb we are suspended in water. When we are baptized, we emerge from water, re-born. Water is the … Continue reading
Christ-Eye View
So there is this incredible model in the Israeli National Museum in Jerusalem. It is a model of the city during the Roman occupation and the time of Jesus Christ. It is very realistic and built so that you are looking slightly down on it which enables you to … Continue reading
The ABC’s of (Salvation) History: Jesus was here!
Most of us at one time or another has stood in the presence of history. Whether it be some roadside marker or plaque, or in front of a monument or edifice where an epic event took place. The experience can be inspiring, enlightening or any number of other emotional responses. … Continue reading