Some Little Known Biblical Facts

I've been keeping a list of Biblical Facts that have surprised me over the past few months, and decided they would be fun to share in a post with all of you.  I hope you enjoy!

1. Did you know that the Body and Blood at the Last Supper is not mentioned at all in the Gospel of John? How could this be? Many believe it is because John's Gospel was written much later than the other 3 synoptic Gospels.  As such, they believe John knew the Body and Blood was already an accepted.  
2. Did you know there is only one book in the Bible that does have the word God?  Esther.
3. Ironically, that same book has the longest verse in the Bible.  Esther 8:9.
4. The shortest prayer in the Bible is from Peter. "Lord, save me!"  
5. A recent survey by the Barna Group found that nearly 9 out of 10 people own a Bible!

God Bless you.  

A Very Short Story About Burdens

I came across a very short story this weekend about burdens and yokes that made me smile - and gave me great perspective.

The story goes like this:

A man once met a boy carrying a crippled lad on his back.  
"That's a heavy load you are carrying there," said the man.  
"He's not heavy," replied the boy, "he's my brother!"

The moral, of course, is that no burden is ever too heavy when it is received and carried in love.  

God Bless.