I would like to take a different approach to this subject by looking at the words used to convey the idea of creation, whether applied to God's work in Genesis or to any other creation that we can know about and attempt to understand. When we use the word "create," whether the English word or the Hebrew "bara," the meaning... More..
A burn is a type of soft-tissue injury caused by exposure to heat, radiation, chemicals, or electricity. The severity of a burn is determined by the strength of the burning agent, the length of exposure, the location of the burn, the size of the area burned, and the victim's age and medical condition. Burn Classifications ... More..
Jesus once told a parable on this very subject that has become known as the parable of the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31-46). In this parable, the Son of Man gathers all nations, and he separates the people as a shepherd separates sheep from goats, the sheep on his right hand and the goats, on his left. Once the Son o... More..
Bites and stings can result in severe first aid emergencies, requiring immediate care and even transport to a medical facility. Depending on the type of bite or sting, first aid treatment may include care for open wounds, care for injected poison, and/or care for vector-borne pathogens. Animal and Human Bites Animal and... More..
I would like to use Genesis, Chapters 1, 2, and 9, to show the importance God places on all of his creations. These chapters concern the creation of the heavens and the earth as well as the great flood that God used to rid the world of iniquity. The Bible alludes to two creations in Genesis 1 and 2. In the first creation (... More..
Frostbite is the freezing of body tissue, usually in the hands, feet, nose, or ears. It is characterized by hard, pale skin that is very cold to the touch. Sometimes, the affected area can appear waxy with blisters. Left untreated, frostbite can permanently damage body tissue, leading to to necrosis and gangrene. Frostbite... More..
One of the most comforting passages of scripture tells us that we are created in the image of God. This is comforting because we all have the desire to fit in, to be part of a culture, a heritage, a family. When we look in the mirror, it is comforting to see our familiar face, but also to see that it is a face that closely re... More..
Ron Arendas
Long Beach, California US