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Temple: The House of God

What is the difference between a house and a home? On December 26, 2003, I discovered the difference. I had been woken that morning to the sound of cell phones ringing.  I was at my sister’s house for Christmas. We had celebrated the night before with all my sisters, brothers-in-laws, and nieces and nephews. My… Read More Temple: The House of God

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Tabernacle: A Mobile Temple

Even though culture and technology has changed drastically since the days of temples and sacred shrines. God has not changed. He wants to live with you.… Read More Tabernacle: A Mobile Temple

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Tents: A Temporary Home

Take a fun quiz to test your knowledge of tents in the Bible! What do you picture in your mind when you think of a tent? Camping? Wedding tent? Circus tent? Have you ever lived in a tent for an extended period of time? I lived in a tent in our basement while work was… Read More Tents: A Temporary Home

March 4, 2022March 7, 2022 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Do you believe in magic?

Genesis 1 inspires us to recognize a Person in the realm of ultimate power. When we do this, our perception of reality changes. The Bible calls this reality shift, faith. … Read More Do you believe in magic?

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Magic, gods and the re-ordering of Genesis 1

“When God began to create the heavens and the earth…” is how the Genesis creation account begins. This introductory statement up-ends the ancient cosmic understanding of magic and gods.… Read More Magic, gods and the re-ordering of Genesis 1

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 kbonikowsky1 Comment

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