Today is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.[1] Whatever you do today, take time to remember the fallen and those that were left behind. Of all the branches and jobs in the military, the ones that fascinate me most are the paratroopers. I …
A Name Ain’t Just a Name
If you’ve read more than two chapters of the Old Testament, you’ve probably realized a name ain’t just a name. There’s a whole discipline, called Etymology, devoted to the study of names. Giving names is an honor God bestowed on man while his fellowship was yet unbroken by sin. What a privilege our God gave Adam, when every animal paraded before …
Does God Play Favorites? by Renee Ann Smith
Did you ever feel like God was playing favorites and you were being left out? Have you ever looked around at what others received—maybe things you desperately wanted from God—and wondered why He said ‘yes’ to them and ‘no’ to you? Elijah did. Remember the complaint he threw in God’s face? “[Elijah] replied, ‘I have been very zealous for the …
Summoned to Appear by Angie Arndt
Have you ever gotten a traffic ticket? In South Carolina, they are lovely shade of blue with this scary sentence in all caps midway down the page (don’t ask me how I know this), “YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE TRIAL OFFICER.” Life has a way of interrupting your plans, especially when you’re so focused on the goal that …
Anger vs. Zeal
Many times throughout the Old Testament, the Levites are mentioned as a passionate tribe. At times, they were cursed for their anger, beginning way back with Jacob’s “blessing” spoken over Levi in Genesis 49. But at other times, they were commended for their zeal for the LORD. We even learn in Exodus 32 that the LORD chose this tribe to …
Mesu’s BFFs Pinners’ Contest
Our 1st BFF Contest! For all you Pinterest lovers out there, here’s the scoop… Revell organized a blog tour for me in March, and I received a report that 57 participating bloggers have posted reviews on their blogs. I sent each of these dear bloggers an e-thank-you for their time and efforts, but then heard of a GREAT idea. An author friend, Laura …
