By: Obed Pineda Free will is arguably the most complex part of human existence. Although it is a treasured gift that has been bestowed upon man from heaven, it is a gift, nonetheless, that holds an enormous amount of responsibility. Its complexity, undoubtedly, stems from the consequences that are bound…
By: Obed Pineda It is an undeniable fact of life how many things mankind takes for granted, especially in the fast-paced world. With the high octane style of life that society has become some accustomed to, a numerous amount of God’s daily blessings are lost within the shuffle and we…
By: Obed Pineda If you were to take a moment to pause and observe more closely those periods in history where an event had such a mighty impact that it changed humanity’s course forever, your mind’s eye will be illumined to see the winds of change that had already been…
By: Obed Pineda Orcas (better known as “killer whales”) are fascinating creatures that are usually found swimming in frigid, coastal waters. Although great white sharks are often considered as the most dangerous predator of the sea due to their vicious tenacity, in reality, marine biologists agree that the Orcas are…
By: Obed Pineda “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.” (Proverbs 25:2) One of the greatest thrills that a person can experience is when they discover that which was hidden. Whether decoding the meaning of a…
By: Obed Pineda It is curious how often nature lends its voice to reveal truths about life. For example, when we fix our gaze on the waves of the sea, we learn about the unpredictability of life. Like the tides of the sea, life is full of highs and lows…
By: Obed Pineda When a sword has been forged and polished by the blacksmith, it must endure one final test phase before it can be deemed complete. This final stage of the forging process is the moment of truth where the quality of the forger’s labor is validated. First, the…
By: Obed Pineda It is often true that one person’s success is another person’s misery. In fact, it is unfortunate to realize that if one seeks to triumph in life, he must also prepare to bear with the burden of envy. Nineteenth-century French poet and novelist Victor Hugo once wrote,…
By: Obed Pineda Twenty-five years. This was the number of years that had transpired from the day Abraham received the promise of a son to when it was fulfilled. Holy Writ indeed verifies this fact as it declares that Abraham “was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran” and…
By: Obed Pineda If indeed the skill to create something new is admirable, the same can be said of the craft of restoring it to its original form. Some would make the argument that perhaps it may be slightly more impressive since it involves delving into some other person’s imagination…