5R series

In Biblical times when a family wanted to put down roots in a land, one of the first things they needed to do was dig a well. A well was their lifeline; it enabled them to plant the crops that would provide food, and it was how they sustained themselves and their animals. Without this well, everything around the family was guaranteed to wither and die. This one…

The Hebrew people had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years. Egypt had become a great nation: thriving and industrious, with a formidable army and a booming economy. The designs of their structures showed so much thought and intelligence that even in this modern day we seek explanations for them. It’s easy for a country to build prolifically and become great when…

Have you ever had a weird dream? I remember mine vividly; I was sitting inside of my house with my family, we were eating dinner and enjoying ourselves, but the problem was that I could clearly see a fire surrounding us and they could not. If any of you have ever tried to run while you are dreaming, then you probably know that it’s like slow motion, and most of…

In ancient times, if a country was conquered the gods of the conquering country were given credit for the victory. Thus, the conquerors would remove all the treasures from the captive kingdom, offer it to their gods, and store it in their treasury. Although Babylon worshiped many gods, the one god who appears to get credit for the victory over Judah was Marduk…

There is a story that talks about a construction worker who opened his lunch, and after taking his sandwich out of the bag, threw it to the ground, yelling, “Bologna again! I hate bologna.” His fellow worker gave him a solution, “Why not ask your wife to stop making you bologna sandwiches?” This would have been good advice for the exception that the one who…

You can do many things with water; you can freeze it, and it becomes ice, it can be mixed with lemons and sugar and become lemon aid, vegetables can be added with seasoning for some soup, and you can add some soap, and it suddenly becomes a great cleanser. Water is an excellent enhancer with the ability to lessen the effects of many things; on its own has some…

With all the overindulgence of food these days, fasting is becoming more acceptable to those who would otherwise avoid it due to its health benefits. If you should decide to abstain from food for any length of time, it is best to check with your doctor to make sure that your decision does not lead to other complications. Once your doctor has cleared you, there…

When Gideon was charged to go up and fight the Midianites, they were a vast number with many chariots, horses, weapons, and strength. So, you can imagine his reservations about going forward with only 300 men because such few men were no match for the thousands of fierce fighters they were about to face. Therefore, God told him to sneak into the enemy’s camp…

Most people, when given the opportunity, are good because we want to do the right thing; we want to stand in a crisis, and we want to do things that earn the respect and admiration of others. We want to be healthy, but sometimes it’s hard to have the willpower that is necessary to make real change. We want to have meaningful relationships, but often past…

Is there something you need to do that you keep putting it off? Have you wanted to change your habits because you know some things are not good for you? Has your doctor spoken to you several times about your lab work, but you have decided you are going to live your life the way you want? There is a saying that the best experience you can ever have is the one…