What does Heaven look like? What does the Bible say? The Bible provides several vivid descriptions of Heaven, particularly in the Book of Revelation, although these descriptions are often symbolic and open to interpretation. According to Revelation chapters 21 and 22, Heaven, or the New Jerusalem...
The colors of sapphires (and rubies) are caused by the presence of minute impurities within the base corundum mineral. A trace presence of chromium, iron or titanium elements in various proportions can create all the colors we see in these two valuable gemstones. ...
Reflecting on my childhood generated a thought: Some of my greatest memories are from Bible Camp.ClearView Christian Campbecame an annual highlight for me around the age of 8. Over 30 years later, I still spend a week there every summer, long ago joining the volunteer side of the equation...
What does Amethyst mean in the Bible? Legend says his tears turned the colorless Quartz purple, thus creating Amethyst. Amethyst is mentioned in the Old Testament asone of the twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israeland was also one of the twelve gemstones adorning the breastplate o...
These signet rings had additional decoration, in the form of gemstones or scrollwork, that appeared on the rings in addition to the faces of the actual seal. While still functional, these signet rings were increasingly viewed as luxury items. In fact, the 1st century BC monarch Mithradates VI...
A friend from Bible study recently told me: “You can text me any time of night and I will pray for you.” I know people are praying for me. I see evidence of it in the peace that washes over me in moments when I used to only feel despair. I know they are praying for me beca...
The election time featured Venus rising (conjunct the Ascendant) in the sign of Pisces, in a perfect sextile aspect to the waxing Moon in Taurus.This combination of Venus in Pisces sextile to the Moon in Taurus is a famous recipe for love and attraction talismans mentioned in several ancien...
The election time featured Venus rising (conjunct the Ascendant) in the sign of Pisces, in a perfect sextile aspect to the waxing Moon in Taurus.This combination of Venus in Pisces sextile to the Moon in Taurus is a famous recipe for love and attraction talismans mentioned in several ancien...