But could I trust it? All Scripture? Every word?
That was the question that I had to decide. I guess it’s the question that we all have to address at some point in our lives.
Or is it just another book filled with men’s opinions, mythology, and another philosophy of life?
Grapes have a special place in Hebrew society.
They are a source of nutrition, and according to Psalm 104, gladness. Jews considered grapes and wine to be a gift from God Himself, as it is the dew that falls from Heaven on the vines that cause growth and flavor.
13 You send rain on the mountains from your heavenly home,and you fill the earth with the fruit of your labor.14 You cause grass to grow for the livestockand plants for people to use.You allow them to produce food from the earth—15 wine to make them glad,olive oil to soothe their skin,and bread to give them strength. Psalms 104:13-15
Jesus’ first miracle was at a wedding in Cana, turning water into wine, and not just any ordinary wine!
My wife, Laura Nobuko Uyeda Bagby, is an extraordinary woman.
First of all she embodies the ideal feminine person; She’s a woman!
Secondly, she personifies the complete life mate and wife;
Thirdly, she has realized all the goals of motherhood.
Complete Woman
Complete Wife
Complete Mother.
But there is more….much more.
I work in a café business. You could say I am the boss of Rio Coco Cafes, although I never allow myself to think that way. Mostly. I have various executive roles to play- financial accounting and planning, cost analysis of our products, managing labor costs, purchasing green coffee, purchasing coffee and kitchen equipment, training our team members.
Then I have my other collateral duties: I’m the maintenance department; I fix toilets, paint walls, repair plumbing, change light bulbs, repair equipment.
But my most favored job is washing dishes. There is something about the effect of a five second scrub and rinse on a dirty plate that brings me great joy. Something that was dirty and useless becomes clean and an instrument for service. I have worked with many people over the years attempting to help them understand God and His plans and purposes for our lives. Many times I see no response on the part of those who have decided to walk their own path. They are valued creations of our father, but they are not useful to His purposes to invite many to spend eternity with Him. Others do respond and become world changers. I guess that is why I enjoy washing dishes. With just a few seconds of effort on my part that dirty dish or pan becomes shiny, fresh, and ready for the next use.
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