Good Reads Sunrise and Sunset on Mars To explore the surface of Mars as a whole, scientists have focused almost exclusively on a portion of its surface, called the ‘Celestial latitudes’. It has a latitude of about 55 degrees north, and a longitude of about 2 degrees south. The surface is cold at this latitude, and at a very specific location, in […] Written by jack121400 August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Good Reads Quotes The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.Chinese Proverb Written by jack121400 August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Children with Disabilities are a Gift from the Lord *Today’s article is written by Dave and Nancy Deuel, and is drawn from their new mini-book, Help! My Child has a Disability. It was a busy time in our lives. Dave tells the story. We had gotten married, and I had finished school and taken my first teaching job. We had moved from the East […] Written by Paul Tautges November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
To Those Who Have, More will be Given and to those who Have not… Isaiah 6:1-8, Matthew 25:14-30 This passage from Matthew is the second of three which contain very hard sayings. All three talk about a coming judgment time in which some are chosen, and others are rejected. The passage before this talks about the young maidens who weren’t ready for the […] Written by Barbara Barkley November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Children with Disabilities are a Gift from the Lord *Today’s article is written by Dave and Nancy Deuel, and is drawn from their new mini-book, Help! My Child has a Disability. It was a busy time in our lives. Dave tells the story. We had gotten married, and I had finished school and taken my first teaching job. We had moved from the East […] Written by Paul Tautges November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
To Those Who Have, More will be Given and to those who Have not… Isaiah 6:1-8, Matthew 25:14-30 This passage from Matthew is the second of three which contain very hard sayings. All three talk about a coming judgment time in which some are chosen, and others are rejected. The passage before this talks about the young maidens who weren’t ready for the […] Written by Barbara Barkley November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Personal God Is Greatly Concerned About the Kind of Worship We Offer to Him How is it possible that sinners like you and me can worship God? R. C. Sproul answers this way: God’s thoughts are pure; my thoughts are impure. God’s actions are perfect; my actions are imperfect. That is why I need a Savior. That is why my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! A personal, spiritual […] Written by Paul Tautges November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Causing Others to Stumble: A Plea to Believers “Do not cause others to stumble.” This verse is usually pulled out and dusted off whenever youth ministers want to convince teen girls not to wear crop tops and short shorts. “Others” is often switched out for “your brother,” as in your brother in Christ who would be ignited by lust with such dress. But […] Written by Red Letter Christians November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Meditation on Gratitude and Joy Let yourself sit quietly and at ease. Allow your body to be relaxed and open, your breath natural, your heart easy. Begin the practice of gratitude by feeling how year after year you have cared for your own life. Now let yourself begin to acknowledge all that has supported you in this care: With gratitude I […] Written by Jack Kornfield November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Immortality – All it’s cracked up to be? One of my family’s favorite movies is Stardust. At one point in the film one of the characters says, “King! For eternity!” He is obviously very excited about this prospect, and will do whatever it takes to make that happen. But while we were watching it the other day for the […] Written by Barbara Barkley November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Liberty, Obedience, and Discipleship “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 (ESV) “Liberty” has been central to identity in the USA for centuries, from Patrick Henry’s famous “give me liberty, or give me death” to our national anthem celebrating “the land of the free.” Religious liberty, […] Written by Red Letter Christians November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
