Have you ever watched detective shows? Or an investigative series? Regardless, I’m sure we’ve all seen (thanks to the media, news outlets, and Hollywood) a dead body. You may know that when a body dies, it goes into a state of rigidness. It is called rigor mortis. (Inventive, I know.) There is also another stage … More Swelling: alive or dead?
If there’s anything I love, it’s a good metaphor. How about I share one before we start our discussion? We fight an unseen enemy, one not of the physical realm. We are called to the front lines in battle. Many are falling off and listening to weak and cocky sergeants. They forget the commander’s battle … More The War Cry
Lately, I have found myself writing more and more. Not only that but pursuing opportunities to share my writing. It is amazing what happens when you have those people in your life who nurture your passion and support you for who you are and not for who you could become. I have heard many times … More Bleeding Ink
Once again, I was caught up in procrastination but I am posting it now. Let’s begin this word study with three parallel passages in the Gospels. And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. It were better for him that a … More Enticing Deceptions
Throughout February and March, I’ve been struggling with the concept of trust. Trusting in God for His ultimate plan and being patient when I cannot see the answer on the horizon. I was led to a passage in Psalms which I have claimed as my promise: Psalm 37. I will not relay all the things … More Follow Your Heart?
Recently I was asked to look over a passage in Matthew 25. Starting in verse 14 and ending in verse 30, I read the very common and often misunderstood parable of the talents (or pounds in Luke). I have learned over the years as I study my Bible that when there is a story in … More The Nightmare of the Unprofitable
The Wanderer 