James 1:19–21 NIV My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the…
Bonsai trees are an amazing work of art. They are actually miniature trees trained to grow in various shapes. They are not merely little shrubs cut down. Rather they are dwarfed trees that are trained to grow as the tree might in nature. This involves pruning from a master caretaker who knows precisely what the…
The Ten Commandments is a summary of the unchanging moral law. They inform the Israelites on how to faithfully follow the Covenant between God and Israel. The commandments cover two basic areas of human living; the first five concern relationships with God, the last five, relationships between people. The commandments were given first to Israel…
Ephesians 4: 4-6 (NIV) 4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. The Texas Aggie tradition of the 12th Man…
Isaiah 6:1-3 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were…