In The Pits: Part 2
“ I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NIV¹ According to the new world encyclopedia, the story of Paul and Thecla reflects both the ascetic² tendency and the experience of persecution […]
In The Pits
“ Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab. He also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day.” 1 Chronicles 11:22 NKJV¹ The book In a […]
Bigger Than the Picture Frame Christmas Special
I am often challenged by the fact that God’s way of doing things often seems to be the opposite of how we do things. Instead of proving himself as ‘King of the Hill,’ our God and Savior chose humility; He abandoned heaven in all its riches and glory. This should completely humble all mankind. “How […]
Bigger Than the Picture Frame: Part 2
In his book Whisper¹, Mark Batterson talks about Dr. Alfred Tomatis and the task of examining the hearing of employees subjected to daily sounds of plane engines. These employees suffered from work-related deafness and voice impediments. He noted that the alterations of their ears were systematically accompanied by vocal deficiencies. He later highlighted that the […]
Bigger Than the Picture Frame
I remember as kids playing a game called King of the Hill also known as King of the Mountain or Castle. The focus of the game was to take control of the top of the hill or pile of trash, sand or any other designated area as the Hill. The other players are to attempt […]
I Still Have Doubts: Part 4
“…And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”’ Mark 9:21-24 In the gospel of John, the Bible says, “even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs and wonders in their presence, they still […]
I Still Have Doubts: Part 3
“…And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”’ Mark 9:21-24 In his book Why Jesus, Ravi Zacharia asserts that “We have become accustomed to abundance and the bliss of multiple choice. We have now […]
I Still Have Doubts: Part 2
“…And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”’ Mark 9:21-24 In a study by Paul C. Vitz¹, history’s most famous high IQ atheists like Bertrand Russel, Friedrick Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx, all […]
Fitness & Family
First of all, welcome to this fitness blog. I’m Becky, and I am so honored and glad you are here! I’d love to start us off with telling you a bit about me and what you can expect from my posts. Please know that I am not a doctor, nutritionist or a personal trainer. I’m […]
I Still Have Doubts
“…And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”’ Mark 9:21-24 It’s a struggle for most people to believe that Christianity can radically transform one’s character and values, but much easier to raise doubts. Consequently, […]