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Paul begins his letter to the Colossians by thanking God for them. He thanks God for their faith in Jesus Christ, their love for other believers, and the shared hope they have that’s been … more
The lion has been admired throughout history as a symbol of courage and strength.  Until about 10,000 years ago (late Pleistocene), the lion was the most widespread large land animal after … more
Haggai calls for the people of Israel to “consider” their lives. He wants them to think about things to “reason together” over what they see and hear in the world around them … more
When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. They saw … more
The chimpanzee (chimp) is the ape most like a human and is considered to be the most intelligent of all the other animals on Earth.  Some 98% of their DNA is identical to that found in a … more
Jeremiah was sent by God to tell the Judeans things they didn’t want to hear. Jerusalem had given itself over to corruption and greed. The wealthy and powerful were full of … more
The almond nut is considered to be both a delicious and nutritious food.  Though well known as a nut, almonds are actually the seeds of the fruit of the almond tree.  The almond … more
Last month, the L.A. Dodgers invited an anti-Catholic Christian group to receive an award before one of their games. When people heard about it, they called the baseball team to express their disgust … more
The hippopotamus (hippo) is a plant eating mammal that is considered to be the second largest land animal after the elephant living today.  The name "hippopotamus" comes from a Greek word … more
I’m not in the business of writing books, and I don’t think I ever could be. Things change, of course, but for now I’ll stick to what I know and continue to read what I don’t. … more
Droughts are the most serious hazard to crops and livestock in nearly every part of the world. Water scarcity impacts 40% of the world’s population, and as many as 700 million people are … more
The term pumpkin is used to identify a vine-like plant or its orange fruit possessing a hard rind and distinctive grooves. The pumpkin is a winter squash in the family of plants that includes … more
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