Ransom – Part 2
In the first part of this study we talked about how our lives are similar to that of the characters in the ransom movies. One thing you will never see in these films is the hostage returning to the kidnappers … Continue reading →
Ransom – Part 1
I’m interested in movies involving ransom though these always have a similar plot. I like the suspense that these films create through the development of the plot. I think that the appeal to these movies is due to the internal … Continue reading →
I’m not a movie character
Have you noticed how the lives of movie characters is like? They have great hair: it is not messed even after sleeping, running, fighting, etc… They rarely need to go to the bathroom or brush their teeth. They have the ability to … Continue reading →
God is in Control
Life brings different challenges every day. This doesn’t seem to be a problem as long as we can control the situation. But the reality is that we can’t always be in control. In these cases, there is only one thing … Continue reading →
Living in the Promised Land
The people of Israel were freed from their slavery with the promise of being taken to the Promised Land. God’s purpose was to release them from both their physical and their spiritual slavery. For you are a holy people … Continue reading →
Preparing for the Promised Land
The people of Israel celebrated their first Passover just before their return to the Promised Land. This was after 430 years of exile, many of which were in slavery. The process by which they were delivered was one filled with … Continue reading →
Witnesses or judges?
In our last teaching we talked about the basic requirements needed to become effective witnesses of Jesus. An important aspect to consider, if we want to become effective witnesses, is to make sure we follow the example given by our … Continue reading →
Witnesses
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. – Acts 1:8 The … Continue reading →
Unclog the drain
I don’t think anyone likes to unclog a drain. Anyone who has gone through this experience knows that it is unpleasant. With use, residues accumulate in the drain, slowly clogging it. The only way to avoid this problem is with … Continue reading →
Are you on track with your New Year’s resolutions?
We all make New Year’s resolutions. However, it is likely that in the course of the year we might forget many of these resolutions. It is still early in the year, but it is possible that you have already discarded … Continue reading →