Another famous example of a short-but-complete sentence is “Jesus wept.” Avoiding sentence fragments not only makes your writing easier to read, but it can also make you sound more polished in polite correspondence. We’ve all had emails ending with: Looking forward to seeing you. That ...
“That’s what we do with our sins. And don’t help Him. If I try to do what is good, [He does the rest.] He also comes through our desires. If our desires are good, don’t worry about what is lacking.” We asked Immaculeé to share the reaction her countrymen have had to h...
What Does it Mean to Observe and Participate in Lent? In other words, there are numerous ways to approach Lent, some more legalistic than devotional. Still, the origins of Lent seem to be rooted in Christians giving up food or money in order to emulate Christ’s obedience to the Father....
According to Christian legend, the first pink carnation on Earth grew from Mary’s tears when she wept for Jesus as he carried his cross. Therefore, a pink carnation often symbolizes a mother’s unyielding love. Carnations in the Garden ...
The Covenant Setting - This is what Moses said to all of Israel in the Transjordanian wilderness, the arid rift valley opposite Suph, between Paran
draw the line. There is one place that I refuse to go as a parent, and it may come as a bit of a surprise given my willingness to cross boundaries of health and proper hygiene. You can take this to the bank; you willNEVER, EVER, EVERhear me utter the phrase. “Use your words....
Many Old Testament stories depict prophets and others openly mourning their own and others’ losses; one of the New Testament’s most poignant verses states simply, “Jesus wept.” Never say, “She’s in a better place,” implying that all’s well because the loved one is now in heaven....
The phrase “in my Father’s house” can be translated in two different ways. The New Revised Standard Version that we read translates it as “in my Father’s house.” Other versions translate the phrase “involved in my Father’s affairs.” So to restate what Jesus said to them,: “...
My message to the president is simple: It’s time for Washington to focus on fixing itself. It’s time Washington take the hit, not the taxpayers.” That sounds good (if you don’t like “Washington,” that is), but what does it mean? McConnell wants people to think that their tax...
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