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...