On this day in history: In 1827, New Orleans held its first Mardi Gras celebration. In 1867, Dr. William G. Bonwill invented the dental mallet. And in 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, limiting U.S. Presidents to two terms. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] Third Wave Coffee – Third wave is the…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7
Peter shifts from his instructions to wives to speak to husbands in this week’s passage, and he gives some very specific directions. Take a look at what he says in 1 Peter 3:7. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”1 Peter 3:7″] Peter has been addressing the attitude of submission, specifically in three areas: submission to the governing authorities,…
Book Review – A Harvest Of Thorns by Corban Addison
I love reading a good legal thriller. It’s one of my favorite genres, and I have found several authors that I really enjoy. When I saw A Harvest Of Thorns, is seemed to be right up my alley, and I anticipated getting into it. The story line was good, maybe even great. It’s a story…
Coffee Break – 02.13.2017
On this day in history: In 1880, Thomas Edison observed what became known as the Edison Effect for the first time. In 1991, On this day, Sotheby’s announced the discovery of a long-lost manuscript of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. And in 2000, Charles M. Schulz’s last original Sunday Peanuts comic strip appeared in newspapers. Schulz…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 3:5-6
Peter appeals to history as he continues his discussion of submission within marriage. Take a look at his example in 1 Peter 3:5-6. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”1 Peter 3:5-6″] Peter looks to the past, and to the women listed in the Scriptures as an example of how submission is to play out in the realm of…
Seeing Christ In The Book Of Job
One of the most intriguing aspects of the book of Job is that God steps in and takes part in the discussion. This is unique in the pages of the Old Testament, at least in this fashion. And it provides some good insight into the nature of God’s character and activity on behalf of men….