If you know me, you know I love words. If I had to name a few favorites . . . Rural – because it’s impossible to pronounce. Colonel – because the spelling makes zero sense. {Or is it the pronunciation?} Effect/Affect – because I have to think for 5 minutes before I get it right. … More stumbling over words
Perhaps one of the most noticeable differences between the behavior of Christians and non-Christians is their response to enemies. Non-Christians are less likely to give it any thought and will turn to any number of natural human reactions: fight back, threaten, hold a grudge, become bitter, hate, glare, scream. At best, they hope their enemies … More taunt your enemies
A Christian home is a dangerous place in which to grow up. The Bible becomes so normal that you read things like this and don’t even notice. Do not fear, for I am with you. Is 41:10 Problem: in dozens of other places, the Bible says, “Fear God.” Imagine someone handing you a spider, saying, “Do … More a contradiction in fears
We interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring you a word about the hedgehog. Yes, the hedgehog. Well, you tell me how much you know about the thing. I’ll bet you didn’t know the hedgehog is the size of a teacup. Well, you probably knew that. Did you know that the hedgehog’s “quills” are not really … More overlooking the hedgehog
You would think the inspired writers of the Scriptures would have been inspired in their writing techniques as well. And perhaps they were. But it seems to me they needed a lesson or two in pronoun usage. As in passages like this: When the Lord has finished all his work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, … More the problem with pronouns
Journey of the Word 