Bible

Today in the Bible room we begin reading the summary of the book of Job. We will read the book in 3 sessions, beginning here with Part 1, chapters 1 through 13. _______________________________________ Job – Part 1 of 3 Introduction to Job: Writer: Unknown, but identifiable as a Jew, probably writing this historical record somewhere … Continue reading Bible →

Bible

Here in the Bible room today, we open a summary of the book of Esther, reading all 10 chapters. (Note: This post modifies chapter 8 of the previous version of the Esther summary, in order to correct a possible misunderstanding involving Haman’s edict. The word ‘rescinded’ should have been ‘overruled’ and the explanation is added.) … Continue reading Bible →

Inspiration

The Walls of Jericho Back in the mid-1970s we met a nice man named Fred Dicus. Fred worked as a sales representative for an electrical supply company, and he visited our office occasionally to tell us about anything new in the electrical products industry. In those days, personal visits by sales reps were common within … Continue reading Inspiration →

Bible

The Bible room is open, as we read our way through the ancient Bible books of the Old Testament. Today, we’re reading the summary of the book of Nehemiah. _______________________________________ Nehemiah Introduction to Nehemiah: Writer: Ezra is credited with writing this book named for his friend, Nehemiah, around the year 430 b.c., roughly ten years … Continue reading Bible →

People

Here in the People room today we’re reading about Viola (Smith) Jackson, and a few of her personal memories she shared with her eldest daughter, Connie (Jackson) Arnold. Viola lived 82 years, passing away in 2004. THE ‘OLE’ BARN My first recollections are of the tales I told my brothers of the fierce and strange … Continue reading People →

Bible

For those visitors just joining us here in the Bible room, you are encouraged to go back to where we started last June with this weekly presentation we’re calling a “Getting Started Bible.’ These reading sessions feature summaries of each Bible book, chapter by chapter, the intention being to help readers in getting started reading … Continue reading Bible →

Inspiration

Bezalel By Connie Arnold At Mt. Sinai, before Moses met with the people, he met with the Lord. According to God’s directive, the people of Israel were to bring offerings of gold, silver, bronze, yarns of crimson, blue, purple, acacia wood. A spiritual revival, igniting the desire to give, brought in freewill offerings more than … Continue reading Inspiration →

Bible

Today in the Bible room, we conclude the summary of 2 Chronicles with Part 4, chapters 28 through 36. ____________________________________ 2 Chronicles – Part 4 of 4 Chapter 28. Unfaithful Ahaz succeeds his father, Jotham, becomes king in Judah: He is twenty years old, rules for sixteen years;For sixteen years he rebels, unfaithful to God;He … Continue reading Bible →

People

Today, Clara visits the People room. CLARA I first met Clara in the summer of 1978. The local home builders’ association, of which she was president, was conducting their annual Parade of Homes. This was a month-long affair highlighting some of the newest residential design and construction throughout the city and county. Full-page newspaper ads … Continue reading People →

Bible

Today in the Bible room, we continue reading the summary of 2 Chronicles with Part 3, chapters 19 through 27. ____________________________________ 2 Chronicles – Part 3 of 4 Chapter 19. Revival Jehoshaphat returns to Jerusalem, calls Judah to return to the Lord: He travels the land destroying many idols, extoling the Law;There is a great … Continue reading Bible →