The eagle flies nearly 3000 feet above the city of Dubai, periodically turning his head, scanning the horizon. The panoramic view holds no appeal to him; his eye seeks only the instruction of his trainer. The eagle watches for the hand motions that direct him: “continue soaring,” “come to me.” Even though ...
Read More »St. Patty’s Day: What Are We Celebrating?
Authentic Irish music, traditional dancing, leprechauns, parades, and a sea of green t-shirts, top hats, and shamrocks. It comes around just once a year, but on March 17, anyone who’s anybody dons their best green attire in tribute to St. Patrick’s Day. The festivities typically begin with a weekend parade ...
Read More »How to Pull Off the Best Summer Parties
The ice is finally melting and the sun is celebrating in all its glory. Bring on the summer parties! In all honesty, a good party can make any season sizzle. Still, the easy going atmosphere, vibrant colors, and warm weather of summer makes parties even hotter. Ephesians 5:18 warns, “Don’t ...
Read More »The Four Blood Moons, Israel, and Current Events
We are in the time of the Four Blood Moons. The first two happened last year. The next two will occur on April 4 and September 28, 2015. Some Christian Bible scholars and pastors have said that something significant will happen in relation to Israel. The skeptics have mocked the ...
Read More »Is it Time for Spiritual “Housecleaning”?
Spring is when many people give their homes a deep clean: corners are dusted, surfaces are scrubbed, and windows are opened to allow fresh breezes to air out rooms. Have you ever given your home a spiritual “housecleaning,” though? One morning when I was unable to go to church with ...
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