What color is God's and Jesus' skin? How important is this question? To some it is more important than to others. This short article gives some ideas to think on from a world wide Christian point of view.
Lazarus and his sisters were as close to Jesus as the disciples were. Jesus honored him with a special miracle. There is even more to learn about Lazarus and Jesus than this. References to the Bible and church traditions are used here.
Many people are familiar with the childhood church song about the wee little man. What else is known about this Zacchaeus? References to the Bible and Church traditions are given here.
Not much is said in the Bible about Melchizedek. But there is information in Jewish and Christian church traditions. I have included some of that here.
Nicodemus was a wealthy and powerful Pharisee who became a Christian. But he did not let that be known until after Christ's death. He protected Jesus many times from wicked Jewish ruler's plots. After Christ's death he became a leader in the early Christian church, pouring into it all his wealth.
More is available to the story of the Queen of Sheba and Solomon than what is in the Bible in 1 Kings 10. The Jews, the Arabs, and the Ethiopians all have something to add. Here is the rest of the story.
Hugulkultur is a low care form of gardening once the mound is built. Many people have laying around their property what is needed to build the mound. If not, they can cheaply obtain the materials needed. Once it is built, the mound can maintain its fertility for up to 20 years with little effort.
Want to have a nice garden but find it too demanding? No-till gardening simplifies this favorite hobby and at the same time restores the soil food web in which the beneficial soil organisms live and feed the plants.
There are reasons why some books are included in the Bible and others are not. The choices are not based on one group of church leaders whims and fancy. The Apostle Paul warned about false teachers. All down through history there have been false teachers trying to add or subtract from God's Word.
Have you ever wondered why some verses in different Bible versions read so differently? Which versions are the most accurate? Does it matter which version I read? Here are the anwers to these questions.
Prohibition is often spoken of as a failure. But events exist in history proving Prohibition was well accepted by the majority: for example, Herbert Hoover ran a dry campaign while a popular opponent Al Smith ran a wet campaign. Yet Herbert Hoover won by a landslide. There is more to be said.
Jesus lived among us and the difficulties we face here on earth. He had to face them himself. He is one of us. Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and is doing a lot of other things for us also. As our High Priest in Heaven He is defending His people before the Father.
What is the difference between live soil and dead dirt? A big difference. A healthy soil microbe system can make all the difference. Here are 4 tips to enable the soil microbes and soil bacteria to make good soil and a better harvest.
All about the how-to and benefits of fertilizing your garden with seaweed.
Sea salts have 90 nutrients easily absorbed by garden plants. Used correctly, this fertilizer will increase the health and beauty of your garden and improve flavor and nutrition.
My husband and I spent six months on Moloka'i, Hawaii. These are our favorite memories.
My true story about what two children with an imagination can do to play with toads, frogs, lizards and other such creatures.
The true story of a man who changed from a militant black to a devoted Christian
Many Christians take pride in their Bibles and hope they will last a long time. Leather Bibles last much longer than hardback Bibles. Not all leather binding covers of Bibles are alike though. Here is a description of the seven most commonly used leathers in binding Bibles.
The Jewish sacrifices were full of symbolisms were meant to remind of the coming Messiah. The symbolisms reveal Jesus and the plan of Salvation. There is much to be learned by its study.