On this day in history: In 1851, Yosemite Valley was discovered in California. In 1871, journalist Henry Morton Stanley begins his famous search through Africa for the missing British explorer Dr. David Livingstone. And in 1963, Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay closes down and transfers its last prisoners. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] A Coffee…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 4:19-20
Paul wraps up his letter to the Philippians with perhaps the most significant promise in the entire letter. And it is worth noting that this comes as the conclusion of this section on giving. You can find this passage in Philippians 4:19-20: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 4:19-20″] In the previous verses, Paul has given considerable attention…
Reading Genesis
The creation account in Genesis has always been a favorite passage for me. So much so that I have spent a significant amount of time studying it over the years on my own. [featured-image link_single=”http://www.readinggenesis.com” single_newwindow=”true” alt=”Reading Genesis”] What really sparked my interest in the early chapters of Genesis was a seminar I went to…
Coffee Break – 03.14.2016
On this day in history: Today is Pi Day! Pi, in its simplest form is 3.14, and since today is 3/14, there you go. Also on this day, in 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin. And in 1879, Albert Einstein was born, the son of a Jewish electrical engineer in Ulm,…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 4:17-18
In the midst of Paul’s thankfulness for the financial support of the Philippians, he gives some incredible insight into God’s view of our giving. Take a look at this passage in Philippians 4:17-18: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 4:17-18″] Paul gives us a glimpse into the mind of God with these verses. When we give financially to…
Book Review – Black Earth by Timothy Snyder
I greatly enjoy reading about history, especially certain eras of history. One of those eras is the time period surrounding World War II. I find this period of time fascinating. In light of that interest, I decided to pick up and read Black Earth: The Holocaust As History And Warning, by Timothy Snyder. I thought…