Abundant Life

Ok, that’s not a politically correct statement. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell this to God. In reading the first part of Leviticus 27, God outlines the approved sale prices for male and female slaves at different ages.  Consistently, the male is valued higher than a female - typically it is a two to one ratio.

I suppose that back in Bible times, when hard labor was the mainstay, that a male was able to generate more revenue than a female who most likely worked in the house.  Actually, I just remembered that women worked in the fields, too.  Again, I’m going to have to assume that since males are generally physically stronger, they are able to work faster and longer, which would generate more revenue.  Have I offended anyone? (more…)

The answer is yes.  In Leviticus chapter 26, God talks about blessing his people who obey him and keep all of his commands.  In the latter part of the chapter, he also describes what will happen if you don’t.  Unfortunately, Israel ended up not obeying God’s commands and suffering the consequences described in this passage.  This includes eating the bodies of their sons and daughters.  (more…)

My family and I took a bike ride up Waterton Canyon, which is located near the southwest corner of Denver. On our way up we were greeted by a Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep. 

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Have you ever made a promise to God and than broke it?  If yes, you are also probably feeling a lot of guilt and fear.  After all, it can’t be a good thing to break a promise to the King of the universe.  Right?

I remember knowing this guy who once promised God that if he could reach a certain weight that he would go into ministry by becoming a pastor.  Miraculously, he shed pounds like crazy and reached his desired weight.  It seemed that God kept his side of the deal; however, this individual never went into ministry.  This individual regained his weight and felt that he was being punished by God for not keeping his promise.  As a result, he lived a life filled with guilt. (more…)