The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them. (Genesis 3:21) This little verse might be one you just skip right over. After all, it doesn’t sound like anything deep or profound. We know that in their original, perfect state of being, Adam and Eve were naked, unashamed. It …
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The Mysterious Burden: A Parable
As part of my efforts to learn and grow as a writer, I recently challenged myself to write something a little different for me: fiction. I LOVE reading good fiction, but I've never really tried to create it. So, in the interest of venturing out of my comfort zone, here's a little parable I wrote. …
Why Gun Laws Aren’t The Answer
Mass shootings like the one that just occurred in Las Vegas always stir up our opinions on gun control. People are killed every day with guns, but it takes something big to get our attention, and when it does happen, the emotions run high. I would guess that most of the individuals who are fighting …
Whose Plan Are You Following – Yours or God’s?
In 2 Samuel 6, David has been named king over all Israel, and desires to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem. God has finally fulfilled His promise. Over twenty-two years passed between the time that Samuel anointed David to be king and his acceptance by the entire nation as God’s man to lead the …
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When the Best of Us Becomes the Worst In Us
My Bible study group is starting a study on David in a few weeks. In preparation, I’ve been reading in 2 Samuel, and this morning I ran across something that I had never caught previously, regarding a very familiar story. In 2 Samuel 23:8-39 we learn of a group of very special men – …
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The Way Of The Word 