WHAT DOES YOUR ANGEL LOOK LIKE?                                                                                                                                                  By Connie Arnold When Satan urged Jesus to jump off the mountain, he quoted this scripture to Him: “God will give his angels orders about you. They will catch you in their arms, and you won’t hurt your feet on the stones” (Matthew 4:6 CEV). The Sadducees arrested … Continue reading Inspiration →

We’re back in the PEOPLE room today for a short story about a man named Harry. I wish I could write this story so that it would be an uplifting and encouraging read, but, unfortunately, it is neither of those things, nor does it have a happy ending. Harry was interesting and colorful, blessed with … Continue reading People →

We continue reading our “Getting Started Bible” with  the third and final installment in the Book of Exodus.  _____________________________________________ Exodus—Part 3 Chapter 30. Worship Worship at the Tabernacle: Aaron burns incense at the Altar of Incense each day;Moses collects an atonement tax for the care of the Tabernacle;Aaron and sons are to wash at the … Continue reading Bible →

Here in the PEOPLE room today, I want to share a story about Lillian.   In December, 1963, we were in school at the University of Cincinnati, and we were looking to find a job managing apartments in exchange for one of the units, rent free.  Through the Providence of God, we were able to … Continue reading People →

Editor’s Note:  It seems fitting today as we continue to celebrate the independence of God’s People from Egyptian slavery--the Exodus--on America’s Independence Day, July 4.  We can only imagine that million-voice choir singing in that great celebration we read about last week in Exodus 15.  That celebration continued for many days. Happy Independence Day to … Continue reading Bible →

UNCLUTTER “Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won’t let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.” (Hebrews 12:1 CEV) When our twin grandsons were young, many times … Continue reading Inspiration →

Today we are continuing our “Getting Started Bible” opening the Book of Exodus.  We will divide the book into two reading sessions.  This is more than a ‘historical’ book, as we are ever reminded of the following from 2 Tim. 3:16: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for … Continue reading Bible →

In my opinion the man in the blog post today was a certified, genuine ‘character’.  He was the type who made some kind of impression, good or bad, on everyone who met him.  In the early 1980s we built several, four-unit apartment buildings for a group of investors; we would be the general contractor and … Continue reading People →

The Book of Genesis – (cont’d) Origins and growth of the Children of Israel:           Today we will complete the summary of the Book of Genesis, chapters 31 through 50. These chapters describe how Abraham’s descendants move from Canaan down to Egypt, and there while enslaved, multiply into a great nation as promised by God … Continue reading Bible →

The Book of Genesis – (cont’d) Origins of the Semitic Race:           Here in Part 2 of Genesis, Chapters 12 – 30, we see the development of Abraham’s family through his sons, Isaac and Jacob.  This is the origin of the Semitic race of people beginning at about 2100 B.C. ________________________________________________________ Genesis--Part 2 Chapter 12. … Continue reading Bible →