The first chapter of Genesis only consists of 31 verses. This is relatively short chapter contains the entirety of creation, spanning from nothingness to the creation of man. The purpose of this short chapter seems self-explanatory, but if we don't look closely we can be easily sidetracked. This chapter has been used as grounds to... Continue Reading →
Holding On to Peace… When We Disagree
Have you ever experienced an overwhelming sense of peace? It may have been during a walk in nature, watching a sunset, looking at the stars, or on a vacation. What do these moments have in common? Time. We took time to slow down and tune out all of the noise around us. How long did... Continue Reading →
Speak Life
What is the most powerful muscle in the human body? The muscle that exerts the greatest force is the soleus, or calf muscle. It contracts to keep us standing upright and without it we would be unable to stand, let alone walk. The muscle that exerts the greatest pressure is the masseter, or jaw muscle.... Continue Reading →
When I Have Questions…
We all struggle with questions of some kind. In fact, at this point in history there is very little that is not in question. We question our future, our identity, and our purpose. We question our political leaders, lawmakers, and law enforcers. We question the motives of science and of corporations. Strangely, with so much... Continue Reading →
Lessons Learned: God is in Control
We are at a point in history where political beliefs have become very polarized and emotionally charged. It can be difficult to submit to those in authority, especially when they oppose our personal beliefs. It is even more difficulty when that power appears to be a result of political corruption. Because we feel so strongly... Continue Reading →