Random Thoughts

  • The Works of His Hands

    Cain and his brother Abel each brought a gift to God. Cain brought the best of his crops. Abel brought the best of his flocks. God was not pleased with Cain’s gift but was pleased with Abel’s gift. Cain was therefore jealous of Abel and decided to kill his brother. God then punished Cain for…

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  • Desert Solitude

    Enoch

    There are two people listed in the bible who were taken directly to heaven without having experienced death. Elijah and Enoch. But although Elijah is extensively discussed, Enoch gets only three brief mentions (1). That by itself fascinates me. “Enoch lived 365 years, walking in close fellowship with God. Then one day he disappeared, because…

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