You know the name Jesus the Christ, the anointed one, the chosen one, the Messiah, whose name literally means “the Lord is Salvation” and “Yahweh Saves”. But did you know since the letter J was not part of any language until the 1500’s? How his name was pronounced then may be different than you’ve learned…
Read moreJesus was not the first nor the only person raised from the Dead
The New Testament story of Lazarus falling ill, dying, and laying in the tomb for four days is fairly well known. This story contains the verse we all volunteered to memorize in Sunday school since it was the shortest verse in the Bible; “Jesus wept”. John recounts the action in Chapter 11. Scoffers doubt Jesus’…
Read moreWhat must I do to be Saved?
As a student of the scriptures, I have come across a number of answers to this question in my readings. The purpose of this essay is to capture references that explicitly refer to salvation in hopes of having a clear and complete answer to this most important question. Did the requirements change over the course…
Read moreAdam and Eve were Vegetarians (or perhaps Vegan)
“I give every green plant for food” Gen 1:29
Read moreChatGPT weighs in on Salvation
ChatGPT is a brilliant conversationalist, equipped with encyclopedic knowledge and unmatched language skills, making it an exceptional source of information and companionship. (just ask it!)
Read moreA ‘Pick-it-All’ Update
A Town Square article about people picking up neighborhood trash was published in the August 19th 2022 print edition of the Weekly. Here is a follow-up encouragement on the activity from the author. When did you start doing this? During the pandemic we starting walked a lot more since we intentionally avoided indoor spaces. When…
Read moreDon’t get ripped off!
Sharing a video from a seminar we’re giving at community centers around the Bay Area. The goal is to educate people (of all ages) to the schemes scammers are using with far too much success. Here are the “Fix it before” (it gets broken) Do’s and Don’ts. DO DO NOT NEVER Contact the author if…
Read moreJust Believe
It’s a normal day. I look around and I find myself…living. In this body. On this planet. I’ve learned many facts about my existence here, first in my home then in a place called school. I know my planet orbits a sun. There are continents and oceans. Fish and fur. I am one of many…
Read morePick it All (Not Pickle Ball)
I’ve discovered a rewarding pastime that involves fresh air, exercise, and a sense of accomplishment in a world where problems can at times seem insurmountable. I’m not talking about pickle-ball, but what I’ve dubbed “pick-it-all!”. Since my dog’s passing, walks around my neighborhood had too often become trudges. At the peak of forced isolation, at…
Read moreWhat’s Next?
As a follower of Jesus, I believe His sacrifice provides the only path to reunion with the Creator. As a believer, I am seen by the Father through the lens of the Son – right now, not just when I die, and mercifully because of Jesus, I have been found acceptable to the Father. This…
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