In the Old Testament, the prophets filled an opposite role as the Priests. The priests were mediators, prophets were messengers.
Doctrine
Frankly, this makes sense.
Did Mary and Joseph realize that as Great High Priest, Jesus, had to shed his blood in a gruesome, violent death?
The Sound of Music
Normally I don't ask you to watch a video before I get to the the Spiritual Application of my blog posts. I would suggest watching this one. I'm a violinist, so I found it fascinating. If you can't watch it, I will summarize it for you. It is on the history of violins and it's only … Continue reading The Sound of Music
Unbroken Chains
Recently, I watched the movie "Unbroken." Earlier this year, I read the book. If you are not familiar with Unbroken, it tells the story of Olympic runner Louis Zamperini and his World War II experience of being shot down over the Pacific Ocean and then picked up by the Japanese and brought to a POW … Continue reading Unbroken Chains
Satan: over millions in bridges sold!
Sometimes I hate being a writer. Okay, sometimes I hate being a writer that attempts to be realistic. Some background -- I set a series of stories in a fictitious town in a very real American state. Because multiple stories trace the history and people of the town, it becomes a character as well. Therefore, I can't just … Continue reading Satan: over millions in bridges sold!
All Hail the King
“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” (John Adams) When a Constitution is set up as a founding document as a limit on government (which the United States of America's is), then it follows that the people must therefore be self-governing … Continue reading All Hail the King
Ringbearer or Firebearer?
"A corner learns to live alone." This was in a statement to the press recently, a brilliant defensive coordinator answering questions about a struggling cornerback. In football, the cornerback is required to cover the wide receiver, keep them from catching passes. Because they're often "on an island" with their receiver, they can't always rely on … Continue reading Ringbearer or Firebearer?
Fruit from the Olive Tree 