According to the creation story in Genesis, God first created the heaven and the earth. Then He began to fine-tune and furnish the earth for its’ future inhabitants.
After that, the earth…
Wrestling With God
We are told in the Bible that Jacob wrestled with God, and although it may not be expressly stated, there are others in the Bible who wrestled with God in one way or another. In fact, I think it’s safe to say…
Who is Jesus pt. 3: Emmanuel
Growing up in church there were certain scriptures that I heard quoted over and again. These were usually scriptures containing great promises or words of hope. Hebrews 13:5 is one of those scriptures, and with good reason.
White Blazes and Spiritual Fruit
I was very blessed recently with the opportunity to hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail, something I’ve always wanted to do. We hiked over…
Who is Jesus pt. 2: What's in a Name?
On June 21, 2006, my son, Elijah Kayden Smith, was born. We had decided on his name…
Labels and Barriers
We go to the store and the products are neatly packed with a catchy label that just so happens to have precise information of exactly what we will find inside. All of our questions about said product are easily answered.
Who is Jesus? pt. 1: Whom Say Ye That I Am?
Almost 2000 years ago in a city called Caesara Philippi, Jesus of Nazareth posed a very important question to his followers.
“Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?”
Why I Love "God Has Been So Good to Me" by Arlice DeFoor
Why I love the song "God Has Been So Good to Me" is because it is how my heart feels. I guess the chorus caught my attention first:
Bear Ye One Another's Burdens...
Perhaps you’ve seen this picture floating around the internet. The first time I saw it, it was accompanied by the words “If you ever feel useless just remember that someone is a lifeguard at the Olympic swimming event.” The lifeguard’s expression really says it all though. I can certainly sympathize with her.