Three items that caught my attention, today, on the UK’s MailOnline and NYTimes.com: Concerning the New Zealand Quake: How happy we can all be that this 7.1-er killed no one! The pictures in this article are fascinating, and the idea that one quake has moved part of the earth’s crust by 11 feet causes one … Continue reading
As sundown approaches, let me offer this Sabbath-related item for some light reading… Those of us who keep the biblical seventh day Sabbath are often accused of being like the Pharisees of Jesus’ day — as if striving to obey one of God’s commandments is somehow a spiritual crime. The passages in Mark 3:1-6 & … Continue reading
Saw on Yahoo! News today that some states are considering giving up some of their lingering Blue Laws — that is, laws that prohibit the sale of some items on Sunday — due to the current economic distress. Read all about it here: “Will Recession Doom the Last Sunday Blue Laws?” It really is an … Continue reading
Here before I hit the sack for the night this beautiful Sabbath evening, I’ve just been just meditating on the past week. One of the things that hit me was that I had gotten away from being as thankful as I should be. The thought that our woes outweigh our blessings is an easy one … Continue reading
I mentioned to those who attended the recent Bible studies in our area on our Sabbath booklet that I really wanted to post on the blog about the section of the booklet that contained quotes from various churches about Sunday-keeping. Well, I’m finally making good! Here it is… Saturday vs. Sunday Statements from Other Churches … Continue reading
I had forgotten I had this picture in my camera phone, taken of the marque of a church I passed in Illinois on a recent trip. (I have edited out the name of the church.) As a seventh-day Sabbath keeping Christian, I must say that I appreciate their commitment to truth in advertising. Amazing how … Continue reading
“So, Dad — what’s your favorite equation?” Wow! Has ever a father received a more inviting or wonderfulicious question during dinner on a Friday night!?! Seriously, I cannot explain how excited I was to hear that question. My kids and I have talked about that subject before, and I have discussed it here on this … Continue reading
