Miscellaneous

Planning for Retirement Solomon stressed the need to work hard and plan for retirement. He wrote, “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and

The Many Different Religions Atheists claim that because there are many different religions in the world, this leads to a denial of metaphysical beliefs in God

Ashtoreth Ashtoreth was a goddess otherwise known as Astarte, and often confused with the other similar Canaanite goddesses Asherah and Anath. Some scholars differentiate these two

Before the Exile About guarding the city walls on the Sabbath in ancient Israel, the Bible has a clear passage that shows that the gates of

The Christians’ Rewards   Christ promised the believers rewards at His second Coming (Matthew 5:12; 1 Corinthians 3:14; Revelation 22:12). Crowns will be one of these

The Waldensians The Waldensians (Waldenses, Vallenses, Valdesi or Vaudois) are followers of a Christian movement that was formed in Europe before the Reformation. The establishment of the

Workaholism and Workaholics Workaholism is defined as the urge to work excessively. Workaholism is characterized by working excessive hours (beyond the workplace or the financial demands),

Obed-Edom The name Obed-Edom appears in 2 Samuel 6:10 and 1 Chronicles 15:18, 21; 26:4, 8, 15. 2 Samuel 6 tells the story of David wanting to

Elisha  Elisha was the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah (1 Kings 19:16). His name means “God is salvation.” At first, he was chosen to be

Manifestation and Prayer Manifestation is different from prayer. A person prays if he is grateful to God or asks Him for a petition, whereas he manifests