She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and happy is every one that retains her.
I felt very puzzled every time I read the Book of Ecclesiastes; it says: “I sought in my heart to give myself to wine, yet acquainting my heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do...
But of that day and hour knows no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Exodus 20:3-5 You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make to you any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down yourself...
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Christmas has come. Santa Clauses, and Christmas trees and presents are everywhere on the streets. The whole city is decorated with illuminations and colorful ribbons, full of joy. Walking in the bustling crowd, I couldn’t help thinking: Do people still rememb...
