The Bible tells us that, before man was created, our planet was “without form and void”—an utter ruin and an uninhabitable wasteland (Genesis 1:2). Yet God restored it and made it a beautiful paradise for humanity, filled with life, in only six days. He then declared all He had wrought to be “very good” (Genesis 1:31) and rested from the work of creation on the seventh day—His work complete.

British intervention in the history of the Jewish people continues to impact the world a century later.

Sometimes we put our faith in the wrong things, and the right things surprise us!

Customs with a Curse

'Tis the season—a time for beautiful music, lovely pageantry, parties, fun and family time, the annual bedlam in shopping malls, specialty stores and discount houses and, increasingly, over the Internet.

Much of the world is caught up in what is called the “spirit of the season,” evidenced by a gift-buying frenzy which often puts the purchasers deep into debt and which fills the coffers of the merchants.

Completely freed from the authority of Papal Rome, Luther’s own authority begins to grow, as do political power plays and struggles against rivals.