By: Obed Pineda The inspired David wrote, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” (Psalm 133:1)! There are two possibilities that are suggested by several Biblical scholars as to the scene beheld by David’s eyes that brought forth such an incredible expression…
By: Obed Pineda While He lived on earth, the authority and authenticity of the Lord Jesus as the Messiah was highly contested by His adversaries. Sadly, those who sought to discredit the Savior as Jehovah’s Anointed One were the very religious leaders (i.e., Pharisees, Sadducees, scribes, etc.) whom the people…
By: Obed Pineda It is true that we live in a society where love has been confused with tolerance. Today the father who scolds his son is seen as cruel and unfair. According to the world, everyone has the right to “live his life” as they wish; even if it…
By: Obed Pineda An antiseptic is defined by the dictionary as “a substance that destroys or inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms (such as bacteria) especially in or on living tissue” (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary). This medicinal substance is vital when trying to reduce the threat of infection, sepsis, or…
By: Obed Pineda Sometimes the challenge is not when we lose a friend, but when we have the friend who gives bad advice. It is fair to clarify that a true friend does not do it to harm you, but sometimes they actually believe that they are helping. There is…
By: Obed Pineda Undoubtedly one of the examples that the title of this topic invites to the mind of the diligent student of the Bible is that of Daniel and his three friends. The reason these faithful men may appear in our mind’s eye is because the Scripture relates, “And…
By: Obed Pineda There are corrupt men who audaciously surmise that it is impossible for there to be a God because of the tremendous amount of violence and pain that exists in the world. They state that it is inconceivable that an Almighty God, full of mercy and compassion, can…
By: Obed Pineda When a person is surprised with an unexpected gift, usually the phrase that follows is “you shouldn’t have.” It is curious that the expression’s subjective connotation does not necessarily align with it’s objective denotation. Currently, this phrase is often interpreted as a meek reaction of gratitude displayed…
By: Obed Pineda “Also I heard the voice of the LORD, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’” (Isaiah 6:8) A conduit is a channel of some form that is typically used to transmit or distribute something through…
By: Obed Pineda Of the twenty kings who ruled the southern kingdom of Judah (after the twelves tribes of Israel split into two kingdoms) only a handful of them are described by Holy Writ as good and righteous rulers, who “did what was good and right in the eyes of…