Author: morelander

People, especially older people, often like to reminisce about the “good old days” when life was slower, simpler and far less stressful.  In doing so, they tend to discredit the advances, conveniences and benefits of the present in favor of the more antiquated and less complex ways of the past.  With 2016 behind us and a New Year presented before us, Paul urges us to forget the...

You’ve often heard people going through a very difficult time say, “God promised not to put more on us than we are able to bear.” Where does that promise come from? What does it mean? Is it true? While there is no Bible verse that states specifically this popular saying, the Apostle Paul assured the Corinthian believers, "No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common...

People love a good mystery novel or “who-done-it” story.  The mysteries of the universe & creation are fascinating to scientists, doctors, and researchers.  Not all mysteries can be solved, but Paul talks about one mystery that awaits your full discovery. In the letter Paul wrote to the church at Ephesus, he challenged them with this statement –do not be foolish, but und...

Bottles of something often symbolize special memories in our life, such as a bottle of perfume or cologne to celebrate a special occasion, or a house-warming gift of potpourri oil to fill the air with one’s favorite scent.  People decorate their kitchen areas with bottles of spices, vegetables and pepper varieties.  Scripture talks about an usual bottle – a bottle of tears. ...