The Inktober theme for this post is ash. I immediately thought of Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the Beginning of Lent and 40 days before Easter. It is a time for reflection and preparation. All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return. Ecclesiastes 3:20 NIV
Risks
The Kapsiki people of Cameroon where so eager to have a copy of the Bible in their own language that 5,000 willingly risked possible attacks from Boka Haram to get a copy of the newly published Bibles. They Kapsiki believers were excited to finally have a Bible in their own language. As the convoy carrying … Continue reading Risks
When Things Don’t Make Sense
Sometimes things happen that don't make sense or defy human understanding. It really bugs me when life doesn't make sense. Thankfully I don't have to understand just trust and pray. I know easier said than done.
Noah: The Movie
Disclaimer: I have not seen the movie. This is my thoughts to what I've read and heard about the movie. The movie Noah was released this weekend. There has been a bit of controversy about the movie. The reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are mixed with critics like the movie but audience not so much. I … Continue reading Noah: The Movie
Are You Ready?
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. I had intended to write this yesterday or even earlier today. Unfortunately, I've had a hectic weekend. Normally, I cram my Saturday with taking care of things I can't do during the week. Now I've added all of the Christmas extras. It is easy to focus on the … Continue reading Are You Ready?
Thought for the Day
“If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want … Continue reading Thought for the Day
History of Christmas
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Although many of the traditions associated with Christmas and even the day on which is celebrated have pagan origins. Most likely Christ was not born on December 25th. The weather conditions at that time of the year would have made it unlikely Mary & Joseph would … Continue reading History of Christmas
The Dee Zone 