Ed Jones The tongue is used both literally and metaphorically in the Bible. James 3:5 reminds us that it is a “small part of the body,” yet Proverbs 18:21 warns that “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” The death mentioned is trifold, being spiritual, physical, and emotional. First, spiritual, for it…
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Religion, February 2024
What Is a Church?
Ed Jones Growing up, I always thought of a church as a huge building with soaring arches and stained-glass windows. The interior boasted marble columns, finely crafted pews, a marble altar, and statuary that would be the envy of the finest Greco-Roman museum. As I grew older, my concept of “church” evolved into that of…
January 2024, Religion
Fellowship At The Ranch: Celebrate the New Year
Ed Jones Again, another new year has rolled around, and many of us are awestruck by just how long we have traversed this planet. The very word “new” causes many of us to attempt to change whatever it is that wants us to start over. We make resolutions: Quitting smoking, starting a diet, or purchasing…