By: Obed Pineda It could be said that having a great memory is a remarkable gift, but like most things in life the validity of this statement depends on how said gift is being used. Some may argue that in certain instances, a short memory can actually serve as a…
By: Obed Pineda Reconcile (v.): 1. To reestablish a close relationship between. 2. To settle or resolve (The American Heritage Dictionary, p. 700). There is a question that, in this author’s modest assessment, is worth contemplating very attentively. What is more difficult: to ask for forgiveness or to forgive? At…
By: Obed Pineda On the day that the prophet Isaiah was commissioned by Jehovah God, his marching orders were “Go, and tell this people: ‘Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’ Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and…
By: Obed Pineda During military operations, knowing the terrain the unit is operating on is crucial to successfully carrying out a mission. It must be noted that in the military, the term success is not solely applied to the accomplishment of the mission, but more so of obtaining the goal…
By: Obed Pineda It is written: “He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD” (Proverbs 17:15). In the days of Jeremiah, God lamented that His people no longer knew how to feel shame for their abominable acts…
By: Obed Pineda Do you remember where you would run to and seek shelter as a child when the raging winds and rain menacingly knocked on the windows of your bedroom? Chances are that when the terrifying “boom” of the thunder followed the bright flash of lightning illuminating the obsidian…
By: Obed Pineda It is quite difficult to not be mesmerized by the elegance and sophistication of nature’s design which bears witness of the reality of God’s mighty, awesome power. David, Elihu, and Paul were all captivated and inspired to point the spotlight upon creation with the intent of illuminating…
By: Obed Pineda It is no secret that one of the most difficult challenges every person meets in their youth is learning to listen to and take advice from a voice of experience. The inescapable legitimacy of this claim can be confirmed if we look back at those early years…
By: Obed Pineda It is said that faith can move mountains, and the Master certainly agrees with this synopsis (cf. Matthew 17:20, 21:21, Mark 11:23). It is worth beginning by first establishing that the Lord is using a figure of speech in order to emphasize His point. Contextually, the Savior…
By: Obed Pineda On one occasion an experiment was carried out that required a group of children, cookies, and a promise. Each child was individually seated at a table, where a plate containing a delicious cookie, fresh from the oven, awaited them. Before the child could take the cookie from…