Russell Herman, a 67-year-old carpenter died in 1994. In his will, he bequeathed staggering amounts of money to arguably terrific causes: more than $2 billion for the City of East St. Louis, another $1.5 billion for the State of Illinois, $2.5 billion for the National Forest Service, and a whopping $6 trillion to help pay […]
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Inspired by a Latin American tradition in which New Year’s merrymakers would stuff dolls with objects representing bad memories they wished to discard and then burn them, the Times Square Alliance in New York City established their Annual Good Riddance Day celebrated at midnight each December 28th since 2007. Partakers of the event are invited
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Scripture speaks to us in so many layers of meaning and symbolism if one carefully dissects the text – studying, meditating, and praying for understanding. Have you considered the significance of our Lord being placed in the manger when he was born? Not only for expediency was it used as a crib, but it also
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“So, here are all the benefits of worrying: none; nothing; notta one,” according to novelist Byron Pulsifer. And he’s right. This is supported by scripture. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. –Matthew 6:34 Worry is anti-faith, the stronger belief
Everything. God’s essence is love, and we are made in His image. (see 1Jo 4:8 and Gen 1:26-27). Therefore our redeemed nature God intends is that we love both Him and one another. He emphasizes this when Jesus instructs, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul
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Illumination in a biblical context is defined as spiritual or intellectual enlightenment. More simply, it is light given by God to overcome the darkness of sin that blinds the world. God would have us see His perfect truth rather than be deceived by the lies of Satan. Jesus, before he ascended to heaven, promised a
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Scripture is filled with the examples of Abraham, Moses, David, Daniel, and most importantly Jesus spending a tremendous amount of time in prayer, praise, and fellowship with God. And 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 instructs us to do this constantly without ceasing. Moses spent 40 years in the desert twice. And you know prayer and meditation was
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July is the month Americans celebrate freedom. Most people’s attention are turned to picnics, barbecues, and fireworks. But as Christians, we should also celebrate freedom as well. And not only for a single day in July, but each moment of every day. For we are a new creation in Christ: Jesus has set us free
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Hard question: Are you the church, or are you just attending the church? Each of us must self-analyze where we stand and most importantly what actions we take, or fail to take. The brother of Jesus told us, be doers of the word, and not hearers only, (Jam 1:22). Jesus said, Not everyone who says
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Martians in H. G. Well’s classic science fiction novel – since their own planet’s resources were dwindling – invaded Earth seeking to conquer mankind. Killing multitudes with their heat-rays and poisonous “black smoke”, these aliens with their superior technology destroyed human weapons and demolished worldly structures. Ultimately, however, they were defeated by invisible human pathogens
