Tom Irvine Matthew 15 21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my… Read more
Professor Shnayer Z. Leiman wrote: “This too shall pass” is an adage that has provided succor for many a person in distress. It is a powerful reminder that life does not stand still, and that one must always anticipate change, hopefully for the better. Much… Read more
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience. – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) * * * Also quoted by: President Thomas S. Monson, BYU Devotional Be a Light to the World, November 1, 2011 *… Read more
Deuteronomy 5 [13] Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work: [14] But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor… Read more
Do neighbors await our love, our kindness, our help? A few years ago I read a Reuters news service account of an Alaska Airlines nonstop flight from Anchorage to Seattle, carrying 150 passengers, which was diverted to a remote town on a mercy mission to… Read more
The Babylonian Talmud (dated to 300 CE) lists seven laws which God gave to the Children of Noah (B’nei Noach): 1 Acknowledge that there is only one G-d who is Infinite and Supreme above all things. Do not replace that Supreme Being with finite idols,… Read more
The Book of Ruth begins with the story of Elimelech who married Naomi. They and their two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, moved from Bethlehem to Moab, because their was a famine in their homeland. The sons married Moabite women. One son married Orpah, and the… Read more
The Bible is the written word of God. The Old Testament begins with the stories of the Creation, Adam and Eve, and the Patriarchs. It continues with the law and commandments that Jehovah gave to the Moses and the Children of Israel. The New Testment… Read more
5) But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. 6) I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me. Psalm 13 * * * Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not… Read more
The patriarchs, prophets and kings of the Old Testament constructed altars unto the Lord. Early altars were built from unhewn stone. The altars were used for burnt sacrifices and offerings. They were also used for prayer, worship, covenants and as memorials unto the Lord. *… Read more