S Orchard Courtesy In a world rife with ruthless selfishness, even the smallest slight can trigger catastrophic consequences. Yet courtesy is dismissed as contrived and outdated. On the contrary, courtesy is a cornerstone in the moral … [Read more...]
Symbolism of the Red Sea Crossing
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Valentine’s Day
S Orchard Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is a ubiquitous global tradition accepted as a celebration of love. It is endorsed by Christianity and commerce alike. However, the origins of the custom are sordid. St. Valentine apparently existed … [Read more...]
Being an Ambassador
S Orchard Being an Ambassador It is easy to feel listless when observing our seemingly unfixable world and experiencing our personal plans being thwarted. Yet we have joyful purpose. At the Feast of Tabernacles we have temporary dwellings to … [Read more...]
Symbolism of Trumpets
S Orchard Symbolism of Trumpets The annual Holy Day called the Day of Trumpets is an annual reminder that Christ will return, defeat the armies of mankind, and establish His eternal Kingdom. We make the association between the commanded … [Read more...]
The Seals of Revelation
S Orchard The Seals of Revelation It's 2020. Are we staring down the barrel of the Apocalypse? It certainly feels like it. Examining Christ's Olivet Prophecy in tandem with Revelation 6 tells us a lot about what we can expect at the "end of … [Read more...]
Human Potential
S Orchard Human Potential Why are you here? Finding meaning in existence is a perennial human search. We invent all manner of belief systems to fill the void. Sadly, our self-prescribed religions, including what’s accepted as Christianity, … [Read more...]
Carry Your Canoe
S Orchard Carry Your Canoe Portaging a canoe is hard. Not only is it strenuous, but you can’t see where you’re going. Lacking a line-of-sight on the goal, one tends to give up. An effective solution is to send a few on ahead to complete the … [Read more...]
Chronology of the Crucifixion
S Orchard Chronology of the Crucifixion Christ and biblical prophecies concerning Him indicate that He would be three days and three nights in the tomb. It was to be the sign that He is the Messiah. Yet Christian practices surrounding Easter … [Read more...]
Christmas Trees: Authentic Worship?
S Orchard Christmas Trees: Authentic Worship? Christmas trees are a beautiful, warming tradition of the holiday season. Everyone seems to be aware of their pagan origins, yet few care. Should we care? It seems that Christ did. In His … [Read more...]