Category Archives: sacrifice

Should it be “Good Thursday”?

Posted on April 15, 2022 by glenn

There are various accounts as to when the phrase “Good Friday” originated.  Of course, there is no debate as to what it represents, that is, the day Jesus Christ was crucified.  But just when it came to be known as … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Cube

Posted on March 10, 2022 by glenn

In the field of mathematics, I especially enjoy solid geometry.  There is just something fascinating about all the various shapes.  For a moment, I’d like you to consider the cube. A cube is a 6-sided object with all measurements equal.  … Continue reading →

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Act Like Men

Posted on June 15, 2020 by glenn

I suppose our society is struggling with the idea of manhood now more than ever.  What is your definition of manliness?  What is your description of a real man?  Is it the idea of the Marlboro man of the cigarette … Continue reading →

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The Chinese Word

Posted on February 15, 2019 by glenn

Four times in the book of Psalms we find the same very pitiful cry made unto GOD.  Do not hide Your face from me.  (Psa 27:9, 69:17, 102:2, 143:7) Imagine the terror in that scenario.  GOD is hidden! The only … Continue reading →

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The Fruit of Our Lips

Posted on January 29, 2019 by glenn

Therefore by Him, let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to GOD, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.                                               Hebrews 13:15 The phrase “let us” is found 13 times in the book of Hebrews.  … Continue reading →

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Mothers Serve

Posted on May 11, 2018 by glenn

Mothers are often in the background.  They rarely find their name in lights.  Yet their influence spans across generations.  The old adage “the hands that rock the cradle rule the world” is true. There are many mothers named in the … Continue reading →

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A Thorn

Posted on January 12, 2018 by glenn

We all have had a splinter or briar in our hand at some point.  Sometimes it is even so small we can barely see it.  But oh how it can hurt.  And if it is not removed, the area begins … Continue reading →

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Blood

Posted on June 12, 2017 by glenn

I am one of those people who gets queasy at the sight of blood.  I remember when my wife and I had our blood tests before we got married.  I sat down and made it through my procedure fine but … Continue reading →

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Gimme, Gimme, Gimme

Posted on March 24, 2017 by glenn

In the movie, What About Bob, the lead character, an extremely needy personality, has the following line:  “Gimme, gimme, gimme, I need, I need, I need.”  Bill Murray stars as the neurotic Bob Wiley in one of my favorite comedies. … Continue reading →

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A cup of cold water

Posted on July 29, 2016 by glenn

We have so much road construction going on in our area.  It seems everywhere we go there is a delay.  Recently while returning home I was caught in a line of traffic.  It was the middle of the day with … Continue reading →

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