Sometimes celebrities go viral after sharing their daily routines. Mark Wahlberg got a lot of attention a few years ago after sharing his typical daily schedule, which he claims starts at 2:30am with prayer, breakfast and then “Workout A” from 3:40am to 5:30am.Orlando Bloom also went viral after sha
In the AD 1295, Marco Polo returned to Venice with his father Nicolo and his uncle Maffeo. Gone for 24 years, their family had long given them up for dead. In fact, the 3 Polos weren’t recognized at first when they arrived at the Polo estate. But, once they were cleaned up and identified by relative
You could probably name at least five famous swords.Excalibur is the traditional “Sword in the Stone.”The Wallace Sword belonged to the beloved Scottish patriot, Mel Gibson.J.R.R. Tolkien presents a grip of swords: Glamdring, Orcrist, Sting, and Narsil, which would be reforged as Andúril – Flame of
We set aside a few minutes most Sunday mornings to identify connections between unfulfilled Bible prophecies and current news & trends.As futurists, we believe every biblical prophecy will be fulfilled literally. This common-sense approach confirms that there will be a Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.Dan
Wilt Chamberlain made his NBA debut in October 1959. He dominated in college and delighted audiences during one season with the Harlem Globetrotters. But how would he do in the big leagues? At the end of his first game, Wilt left the court with 43 points and 28 rebounds.[1] Quite a rookie performanc
“Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra.”You are officially a Trekkie if you recognize that phrase. It comes from Star Trek: The Next Generation in an episode where the Enterprise encounters the Tamarians. They are a species that speaks entirely in metaphors drawn from their mythology. Captain Picard is taken
We set aside a few minutes most Sunday mornings to identify connections between unfulfilled Bible prophecies and current news & events.Pastor Greg Laurie said, “Jesus Christ is coming back again! The signs all around us – multiplying and converging as never before – remind us of that fact. And that
Small towns like ours aren’t usually homes to pop-up shops. Popups are temporary spaces, placed in specific locations for a few days or weeks to blitz a market or generate interest in a new product. From celebrity chefs to fashion brands to Pokémon, there are all kinds of popup shops out there. Even
My mother was convinced I’d be arrested and led away handcuffed to jail.I was on my way to the movies. She warned me that theaters were cracking down on people smuggling outside snacks instead of buying a $20 candy bar at the concessions stand.My mom, you see, got all her news from the NationalEnqui
Mark 1:1-3 – The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.” 3 A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight!Have you e
“It was a gray morning. Fog hid the enemy, but they were there, just across the field. The king commanded his men to kneel. The king too fell to his knees and lifted up his prayer to the Lord of hosts, the God of all battles. As he concluded, the whole army thundered back with conviction: A mighty f
What is the one song you just can’t stand… besides It’s a Small World? Wind Beneath My Wings.I wouldn’t dislike it so much if I hadn’t heard so many well-meaning but awful renditions of it at funerals I’ve officiated. It consistently ranks among the most popular funeral songs.I’m showing my age by u
We set aside a few minutes most Sunday mornings to identify connections between unfulfilled Bible prophecies and current news & events.We have occasionally mentioned Smart Cities. One site I visited described it like this: “A SmartCity is an urban area that utilizes digital technology to collect dat
Monday was the inauguration of a new president and with him a new administration with the promise of new policies, new priorities, and new public servants to effect change in our nation.Some greet this new term with excitement and hope. Others, just the opposite. Setting aside emotion for sensibilit
It’s just about time for “Don’t Blame Me” bumper stickers.It doesn’t matter whether things improve or worsen. There’s a strange sense of catharsis in declaring that despite your candidate’s loss, you remain unwavering.“Don’t Blame Me I Voted For Harris” stickers are available now for $5.95 on amazon
We set aside a few minutes most Sunday mornings to identify connections between unfulfilled Bible prophecies and current news & events.An entire chapter in the Revelation, chapter 17, is dedicated to the future rise of a global religion.While scholars have historically debated whether it is Islam or
Every year the south prepares for hurricane season. The plains for tornado season. California has fire season. Have you heard of superbolt season? Between November and February thunderstorms with what are called superbolts occur in a handful of hotspots around the globe.[1]An average lightning strik
What do they call pastors in Germany?German shepherds What kind of lighting did Noah use on the Ark?FloodlightsBefore Boaz married, what kind of man was he?He was Ruth-less I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost everybody.Wha
We set aside a few minutes most Sunday mornings to identify connections between unfulfilled Bible prophecies and current news & events.Occasionally it is important to explain why we do this. I want to do that today.You may have heard someone use the word, Hermeneutics. It is derived from a Greek wor
Have you ever had a fight or flight moment? Something goes bump in the night and your brain tries furiously to decide what you just heard but simultaneously what in the world you’re going to do next. Depending on the situation your life might depend on the choice you make.Researchers say there are t
“From rags to riches.”It’s a genre beloved by every generation and culture that values great storytelling.Cinderella immediately comes to mind. But which version? There are at least 345 variants of the story in Europe. The Brothers Grimm version is dark. To fit into the slipper, one stepsister cuts
We set aside a few minutes most Sunday mornings to identify connections between unfulfilled Bible prophecies and current news & events.There are some 500 prophecies that remain unfulfilled. For example, from chapter four forward, all of the Book of the Revelation is future, except for the few closin
Happy new year! The Christmas carols are back on the shelf for another 11 months. There are so many Christmas songs to listen to. Everybody has a different favorite. But there’s really only one New Year’s song, right? Auld Lang Syne. We all know it even though we don’t know what it means.It’s an old
I thought that it would make great kindling. A neighbor in San Bernardino was replacing an old wood shingle roof. Whose responsibility was it growing up to tell me that wood shingles are coated with a mixture of deadly chemicals?Grape branches are mentioned as kindling in our text.The LORD says, “it
