Its a cold winters night, but no one seems to notice the chill. Gathered in the tiny 36 x 18 foot building, 31 Romanians are in the midst of praise and worship. The small wood stove is barely casting a glow, but each person present is filled with warmth in their hearts. Now its time [...]
Although Christianity can be recognized as one of the most common religions around the world, many people are virtually unaware of what Christianity really is. The following article is intended as an introduction to Christianity for non-Christians. It is a brief overview of the major beliefs that are involved in Christianity.
Christianity originally developed [...]
Does the enormity of our World prevent a Christian from making a difference? I believe that we can all make a difference and I’ll explain my reasoning by again looking at our favorite fall fruit, the pumpkin.
During November, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving. Consider these pumpkin statistics:
As American families joined together to share meals and [...]
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What’s so exciting about a pumpkin seed? It’s a beige, flat, almond-shaped seed that can be between 1/2 to 1 inch in length. It’s not fancy at all.
Have you ever tasted a pumpkin seed? They are quite yummy with an earthy, nutty-sweet flavor. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted or toasted alone for a healthy and [...]
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What is the largest fruit in the world? It’s the American fall favorite, the pumpkin, known for its round shape and bright-orange flesh. A single pumpkin can grow as large as 1,000 lbs or more, depending on the seed variety. Each year, competition growers sow their seeds around June or July, hoping to produce the [...]
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If you ever talk to a U.S. Navy sailor, you will find that most of us have a few sea stories under our belts that we are willing to share. The story below is one of mine. I have never told this outside of my immediate family; but on this Veteran’s day, November 11, 2009, [...]
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The Bible is full of advice and tips for living and this morning I ran across a rather humorous piece of advice in 2 Kings 9. The chapter describes the story of Elisha sending one of the sons of the prophets to Ramoth-Gilead to anoint Jehu king of Israel. It is a great and very [...]
It’s October and my spring garden has wilted and crumbled. It’s strange, but I can’t say that I’m sad. I love working in dirt and growing things, but the squirrels and bugs tormented me this year. My son and I were heartbroken to find jagged teeth marks in our beautiful, red tomatoes.
My adopted daughter bounced down the stairs a few weeks ago holding on to a rusty, picture locket. “Mommy, mommy, I want to show you my necklace. It has my Mom and Dad’s picture in it.” I struggled to find a response, not sure whether to be offended, angry, or sad. I breathed a quick, [...]
Last Thursday, our family finally saw the latest Star Trek movie. As a child, the Star Trek series was one of my favorite shows. Growing up, I didn’t miss an episode, a movie, or any spin-off of the original series. I enjoyed it so much that on our honeymoon, ten years ago, my husband and [...]
