By: Obed Pineda There is saying that my mother would say to me frequently that went, “One proposes, and God disposes.” This, as you may have already figured out, was the saying she would speak to me to remind me that God is in control; even when things did not…
By: Obed Pineda For the past several weeks, it has been the focus of this author to verbally paint the scene of the Master Blacksmith, preparing His work station as He began the forging process, by carefully selecting what He required to bring to life one of His most treasured…
It is well known that the craftsman of a blacksmith centers on the shaping of steel and wrought iron with fire, water, anvil, and a hammer. In ancient times, iron was referred to as “black metal” and thus those who created objects from this black metal were dubbed as “blacksmiths.”…
By: Obed Pineda If indeed Abraham is recognized as the father of faith, then Sarah is without a doubt the mother of faith. Too often this faithful and godly woman is overlooked by several students of the Bible. Although it is undeniable that at times Sarah was impulsive and impatient,…
By: Obed Pineda Exalted father. Father of a multitude. Father of faith. Friend of God. There is no question that when any of these references are used by a preacher in a sermon, the diligent Bible student instantly identifies the person upon whom these honorable epithets were bestowed. In fact,…
By: Obed Pineda If you were at your daughter’s school for an art show and her instructor referred to her artistic skills as egregious, what would your reaction be? Truthfully, there is a very high probability that you would take offense to the statement and demand an explanation. However, what…
By: Obed Pineda As the blessed Redeemer prepared His disciples for His departure through the cross, He used the following analogy: “A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers…
“There were giants on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown.” (Genesis 6:4) An indisputable truth that has plagued…
The termite is one of the world’s tiniest creatures. It has been documented that an average termite typically measures a little less than a full inch. Needless to say that this creature does not present an immediate threat if spotted alone due to its diminutive size. Yet, to dismiss the…
It is a universal truth that a promise is only as good as the person who is making it. This fundamental fact demonstrates the precious value that trust has in a relationship. It also illuminates the essence of hope. It cannot be denied that when a promise is made, hope…