According to Greek mythology, sirens were mermaid-like creatures that sang beautiful music in an attempt to lure sailors to their death, and unfortunately, their attempts were often successful. There were two groups of sailors, however, that were able to escape the lure of the sirens, each with its own unique ...
Read More »Are You Believing a Lie? Do You Want to Know the Truth?
“If what you believe to be true is not, would you want to know?” A friend posted this as her Facebook status after our pastor posed the question in church. Here were a handful of the responses: “It depends on what it was.” “Yes, I’d want to know.” “Probably not.” ...
Read More »Jesus Defeats the Devil (A Poem)
Into the wilderness, by the Spirit, Jesus was led, Forty days and nights He had no water or bread. When the devil was certain that Jesus was weak, To our Savior he did wretchedly speak. “Son of God, command these stones to become bread”, That is what the evil one ...
Read More »Chaos: The Result of Rejecting Divine Authority
Ancient legends over four thousand years old tell of a mythical dragon warring against good. The legends say the sea-dwelling beast, named from the Biblical creature, Leviathan, must be conquered for God to create or sustain life. Legendarily, the dragon embodies the concept of rejecting divine authority. Various Scriptural accounts ...
Read More »Lessons from Isaac: God Does What He Says
“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 Studying Isaac’s life and specifically the details of his birth and those surrounding his almost sacrifice, speaks volumes. It tells a lot about the character of God and ...
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