Lego Illustrated Bible
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Category: I read about it
The Forgotten Virtue of Frugality
At the start of our nation, frugality was celebrated and admired. The biographer of John Adams notes how often Adams praised his wife for her frugal ways, and points out that most men at this point in history esteemed prudent economy. Those who lived liberally and beyond their means were cautioned and avoided. Not so today. We disdain sparse living and idolize luxury. We compliment large “borrowed” purchases and embrace extravagant living.… Read More The Forgotten Virtue of Frugality
Redemption in The Little Mermaid
Ariel defies her father’s love and abandons his home. When Triton learns of her betrayal, does he return in kind? Does he leave her to fend for herself and pay the consequences of her folly? No. And here is the clincher…HE TAKES HER PUNISHMENT. (I shiver at the thought!) He relinquishes his throne in exchange for damnation. He sacrifices himself to save the rebel. How can a Christian not rejoice in such beauty and respond with praise to our Father even in the viewing of a simple tale?… Read More Redemption in The Little Mermaid
God Loves Freedom
If God had placed Adam in the Garden and provided for all his needs, without also providing the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, he would have been no better than a slave owner. God knew that to care for a man without giving him the choice to leave, is owning a slave. Without the tree, Adam would have had no choice in the matter; no freedom. That is not good, and God is good.… Read More God Loves Freedom
Phew! What Smells?
It was forbidden to use these perfumes for any other purpose than in the tabernacle. God designed the power of scent. He understands its power. This was the special smell of worship.… Read More Phew! What Smells?
Kay Bonikowsky 