by Jeremy | Jun 13, 2014 | Sabbath Thoughts
For seventy years after Nebuchadnezzar’s raids, the city of Jerusalem lay desolate. Its walls were toppled and burned, and the once awesome temple of God had been razed to the ground. Streets which had once been overrun with noise and clamor were as silent as...
by Jeremy | Jun 7, 2014 | Holy Day
Tomorrow, God’s people will once again gather together to celebrate the annual Feast of Pentecost. For the ancient Israelites, this was a day to worship God by offering Him the firstfruits of their new grain harvest (Leviticus 23:16; Numbers 28:26). Today, this...
by Jeremy | Jun 6, 2014 | Sabbath Thoughts
“So you’ve decided to grow an apple tree. Congratulations! We’re certain that you’ll find this expedition into the realm of horticulture both satisfying and rewarding, especially when you’re able to pluck the delicious and very literal...
by Jeremy | May 23, 2014 | Sabbath Thoughts
Imagine, for a moment, being alone with your thoughts…and then looking up to find a man standing in front of you, holding a sword. It’s not like he snuck up on you—he wasn’t there a minute ago, and then he just appeared, weapon in hand. Oh. Also imagine...
by Jeremy | May 16, 2014 | Sabbath Thoughts
Tithing doesn’t make any sense—at least, not on paper. The very idea of giving up ten percent of your yearly income (especially after the government has helped itself to a sizeable chunk already) sounds like the road to financial ruin. Except it isn’t....
