The garden was green and lush. The smell of every flower, herb, and tree filled the air. This place was heaven on Earth, absolute beauty. The man, sitting on a rock, was tall, dark, and very handsome. He knew this garden well, like the back of his hand. He was well acquainted with the dust of...
Genesis tells us the story of Creation. God formed man, Adam, out of the dust of the Earth. When Adam found no suitable partner, God put him under a deep sleep, took a rib from his body, and created the woman, Eve. They were both naked and they felt no shame. It wasn’t until the man and...
I love to learn about people, especially through stories. Some of my favorite memories are of me sitting at the feet of my great-grandparents, listening as they shared their life experiences. Recently, some friends and I took a girls’ vacation to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. While we...
How would you describe your life? What emotions come to the surface? For some, life is an adventure: it is peaceful, joyful, fulfilling, and exciting. For others, life is a disaster: it is painful, sad, unfulfilling, and...
In America, we are fascinated with celebrities: what they wear, who they’re dating, what they’re eating. We buy their clothes, their make-up, and their perfumes. We see their movies and we buy gossip magazines just to get the latest news on them. Unfortunately, this...
What's so great about transparent tape? Let's define transparent first. It means open; frank; candid. It also can be defined as easily seen through, recognized, or detected. I...
The book of Matthew chapter 5:17 records Jesus as saying the following, Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fufill them. Often, when the subject of freedom from the Law arises, people who have an affinity for legalism quote...
In light of what has tragically transpired in Charleston SC, I would like to share a few of my thoughts. Since childhood I have been perplexed by our inability to see the equal value of all of humanity. My Father taught me that I was superior to no one, and no one was superior to me. I...