By: Obed Pineda Since Eden, man has often struggled with taking responsibility for his actions. This reality is evinced by how prolific mankind has become in the art of self-justification. At Eden, Adam and Eve placed blame on another as an explanation for their “unintentional” disobedience (cf. Genesis 3:11-13). Curiously,…
By: Obed Pineda If you enjoy camping in the woods on a summer evening, then you have undoubtedly been mesmerized before by the intermittent flashes of fireflies filling the night. These nocturnal beetles are able to produce their famed glow through a process called bioluminescence. Lightning bugs have special cells…
By: Obed Pineda There is no doubt that mankind has always been captivated by the pleasures and beauty of water. The soothing sounds of waves washing upon the sands or the constant running of the river currents invites an individual to jump in and enjoy a refreshing swim. The calm…
By: Obed Pineda Edgar A. Guest was an American poet that was given the moniker “the People’s Poet,” because of how relatable his poetry was to everyday life. In one of his most popular poems titled Sermons We See, Guest eloquently voices how actions have a greater value over words…
By: Obed Pineda It is fascinating how language can often be simple and complex simultaneously, especially from generation to generation. When words are used as they were originally designed, a clear flow of comprehension manifests between those engaged in conversation. Yet, in that same conversation, one word, sentence, or phrase…
By: Obed Pineda “Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established. Do not turn to the right or the left; remove your foot from evil” (Proverbs 4:26-27) It is undeniable that the greatest honor any man or woman can receive in life is to be…
By: Obed Pineda If an acquaintance who has observed your faithful devotion to God were to approach you and ask, “What is the most difficult challenge a Christian must learn to overcome on this narrow path?” what would your answer be? Chances are that the most popular response that appeared…
By: Obed Pineda While the Master and the Samaritan woman conversed in the presence of the twin mountains, Ebal and Gerizim, the Lord had discovered that she was unaware of Whom it was that spoke with her (cf. John 4:10). Slowly, the wool upon her eyes unraveled as their conversation…
By: Obed Pineda Between the years 48 and 49 AD, the Holy Spirit inspired the apostle Paul to scribe his epistle directed to the church in Galatia. This letter was redacted in response to the alarming pace that many of the Galatians were returning to the old law. Their quick…
By: Obed Pineda When questioned about the authority that gave them the power to heal a man lame for forty years (cf. Acts 3:1-10, 4:22), Peter boldly proclaimed to the members of the Sanhedrin, “let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by…