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About 770 B.C. to 460 B.C.
I recently read Francine Rivers novel, Redeeming Love.
Today I had the privilege to attend the movie adaptation of this novel along with close friends.
The subject matter is difficult. Dark in fact.
Having read the book, I was pleased with how closely the movie version stayed true to the author’s vision.
How does this relate to Bible study?
Continue reading “BOOK AND MOVIE REPORT”
I enjoyed a snow day on Sunday, January 16th.
Living in South Carolina snow is a rare treat for this Midwesterner.
Because snow days are so rare in this area our city shuts down except for emergency workers and those dealing with any power outages that occur.
Thankfully, my household never lost power. We were able to enjoy watching the snow fall from the safety of our warm home.
I chose to not work on a post yesterday because I wanted to cherish the snow day.
Today, as the winter storm has finished dusting the earth with this fascinating white frozen water and the sun is starting to melt it away, I decided to share with you some favorite references to snow from scripture.
Continue reading “SNOW DAY!”
Last week we learned the first verse of the carol O Christmas Tree is celebrating the birth of the Christ child we as Christians are named after.
The tree we use to celebrate this birth by decorating it and singing about reminds us of the loyalty our Heavenly Father has demonstrated by sending Christ.
The color of this tree reinforces our hope in our Heavenly Father who has brought to fulfillment promises made concerning the arrival of the Christ child.
What can we learn from verse two of O Christmas Tree?
Continue reading “Christmas Tree: Part Two”
Where do you dwell?
Do you dwell in a big city?
Perhaps you dwell in a country home in a remote place?
What does it mean to dwell?
Where does the Lord dwell according to Joel 3:21?
Continue reading “DWELL”
What comes to mind when you hear or read the word forever?
Does a person, place or thing come to mind?
Or a combination?
Do you consider forever to be a serious promise with serious consequences if not upheld?
Or do you think forever is something we are incapable of comprehending?
Why and how does the Bible, and Joel 3:20 in particular, use the word forever?
Continue reading “FOREVER”
What word or words would you use to describe the powerful contrast in the image above?
Have you ever used the word ‘but’ to draw a powerful contrast?
For example:
“The images above are of the same location. The one on the left shows a time of well-being but the one on the right shows a time of tragedy.”
Consider the following definitions of the noun provision:
1a: the act or process of providing
1b: the fact or state of being prepared beforehand
1c: a measure taken beforehand to deal with a need or contingency
2: a stock of needed materials or supplies especially: a stock of food – usually used in plural
Compare the phrases “at home” versus “broken home”.
Many of us would agree that the word home is initially meant to reference where we physically reside or dwell.
But in the phrases “at home” versus “broken home” many of us would also agree that the word home becomes more significant than a simple residence or dwelling location.
Consider the following definitions:
1 : shelter or protection from danger or distress
2 : a place that provides shelter or protection
3 : something to which one has recourse in difficulty
It is raining where I am at today.
Having one of the umbrellas in the picture above while outside would certainly provide a refuge from getting drenched.
Consider the following possibilities found at Merriam-Webster.com:
1 : to emit rays of light
2 : to be bright by reflection of light
3a : to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished
b : to perform extremely well
4 : to have a bright glowing appearance
5 : to be conspicuously evident or clear
Consider the following possibilities found at Merriam-Webster.com:
1 : to make dark
2 : to make less clear : obscure the financial crisis darkened the future of the company
3 : taint, tarnish darkened his reputation
4 : to cast a gloom over
5 : to make of darker color
Come explore what the Lord is communicating to us in Joel 3:15 about the sun, moon and stars ceasing to shine.
Continue reading “SHINE”