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Flies in peony stems
The cut tips of several peony stems had signs of borers--I could see the inside material of the stem powdered and on the lower leaves. I split a stem in half and found several small flies inside the stem. They showed no sign of life. I am pretty sure they are small flies--they have the typical fly shaped wings and large eyes. I am just so curious to learn more about the life cycle of these flies. I have about 6 more peony stems with the same signs of borers. Anyone know what they are?
Oh, how interesting. You have a great example of biological control in action!
This is a relatively common phenomenon in which a predator insect hollows out the soft pithy center of a stem in order to lay its eggs.
Do you see the tan "plug" at the far left and another towards the right? That's evidence of a small predator wasp which is stocking each cell (the space between 2 plugs/partitions) for its youngsters. The prey are alive, but stunned, and will provide fresh "food" for the predator's young.
One cell per youngster. Many prey per youngster; with more prey for females than for males.
I'm curious where you live. Please tell us city & state.
No I don't.
And I would like to know if the prey truly are flies. I can't see enough detail to be certain.
Okay, this is the back story. I have a friend who is a fanatic about monitoring & documenting mason bees in the local Master Gardener demo garden.
And since he started, he has seen several predatory wasps also using his bee nests.
If you're interested, reserch these:
- Isodontia elegans, common name the grass-carrying wasp -- a wasp about an inch long; prey are tree crickets
- Passaloecus species -- a very small predatory wasp; prey are aphids
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With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Richardson at Spring Valley in Richardson, you'll be in the business district and close to Richland College and Medical City Hospital.
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Make yourself at home in one of the 149 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Premium TV channels and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary weekday newspapers and separate sitting areas.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Richardson at Spring Valley, or stop in at a grocery/convenience store. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Richardson? This hotel has 1250 square feet (113 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Dining venue
- Fitness facilities
- Front desk
- Guestrooms
- Hallway
- Lobby
- Meeting facilities
- Laundry facilities
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Richardson at Spring Valley features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 1250 square feet (113 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in the lobby, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Richardson at Spring Valley is a smoke-free property.
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Grocery/convenience store
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 1250
- Conference space size (meters) - 113
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Express check-in
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Number of floors - 3
- Total number of rooms - 149
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Flat-panel TV
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Free weekday newspaper
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave (on request)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Daily housekeeping
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
The Courtyard Cafe - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 10.95 for adults and USD 6 for children (approximately)
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Why didn't Jesus know the date of His second advent?
Jesus said that "not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father" knows the day or the hour of His second advent (Mt. 24:36; Mk. 13:32). This says that Jesus didn't know something. Are there any other passages in the Gospels that say or imply that Jesus didn't know something? I can only find one other. Luke says that "Jesus grew in wisdom" when He was young (Lk. 2:52), which refers to His mental development and implies that He learned as He grew. This means that He didn't know everything when He was young.
What about when Jesus asked "who touched my clothes" (Mk. 5:30)? Didn't He know who touched Him and was healed? In the following verses we see that the question was asked so the woman could publicly declare her faith in Christ, not because Jesus didn't know the answer.
What about when Jesus prayed for the cup of suffering to be taken from Him, if that was possible (Matt. 26:39)? Does this indicate that He thought there could be another alternative to the crucifixion? Is this a lack of knowledge? There was no answer to this prayer because it was rhetorical. It shows us that there was no other way for sinners to be saved than for Christ to die as our substitute on the cross.
On the other hand, we know that Jesus knew what others were thinking (Mk. 2:8; Lk. 11:17). He knew the Samaritan woman had five husbands and knew everything she had done (Jn. 4:18-19, 29). He knew the future (Mt. 16:21) and He knew everything (Jn. 16:29-30; 21:17).
An explanation
The apparent inconsistency between Jesus not knowing something and knowing everything can be resolved by looking at the relationship between Christ's divine nature and His human nature. Jesus was both fully divine and fully human. This means that He could demonstrate the attributes of either nature. For example, his mortal body was human, and not divine. While His omniscience and omnipotence was divine, and not human. As a human being, Jesus had limited knowledge of certain things, but He was still divine. As the divine God, Jesus knew everything, but He was still human. His human nature was always evident, but His divine nature was sometimes hidden (but was evident when He did miracles).
Let's apply this to our question about Jesus not knowing the date of His second advent. Jesus said that "not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father" knows the day or the hour when He comes to establish His kingdom on earth (Mt. 24:36; Mk. 13:32). Angels are finite beings created by God with limited knowledge, so it isn't surprising that they don't know the date. This is the case for all of God's creation, including humanity. At the other extreme, God the Father knows everything, so it isn't surprising that He knows the date. As God the Son, Jesus is both human and divine. Therefore one would expect that His human nature wouldn't know the date, but His divine nature would know the date.
So, when the Bible says that Jesus didn't know the date of His second advent it is referring to him as a finite human being, not as the divine Son of God.
Some also note that Jesus said, "a servant does not know his master's business" (Jn. 15:15). So, in the sense that Jesus came as a Servant who was obedient to God the Father (Mt. 20:28; Heb. 10:5-7), we could say that Jesus didn't know the date of His second advent.
Written, February 2015
Also see: Did Jesus use any of His divine power when He was on earth?
What is paradise?
The Greek word paradeisos (Strongs #3857) only occurs in the following three passages of the New Testament. It is an ancient Persian word meaning "enclosure, garden, or park".
When Jesus was being crucified one of the criminals alongside Him said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom" Then Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise" (Lk. 23:42-43).
When Paul described a vision he had 14 years ago, he said "I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows—was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell" (2 Cor. 12:2-4).
Jesus concludes His message to the church at Ephesus with, "Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God" (Rev. 2:7).
As Paul says he was "caught up to the third heaven" and "caught up to paradise", "paradise" is synonymous with "the third heaven". This is the heaven which is God's abode (see link). The other ways of using the Greek word for "heaven" in Scripture are the earth's atmosphere and the universe of stars and galaxies. So Paul had a personal audience with the Lord.
The repentant thief was promised that when he died from crucifixion, his soul and spirit would go to God's dwelling place. However, according to Thayer's Greek Lexicon, some Jews thought that in this context "paradise" was the part of Hades which was the abode of the souls of the pious until the resurrection (Lk. 16:23).
The passage in Revelation says that true believers will enjoy eternal life in heaven, just like Adam and Eve enjoyed being in the Garden of Eden before they sinned. Note that it is called "the paradise of God" because God is there.
So the word "paradise" is used in the Bible to describe where God lives. This place is commonly called "heaven".
Written, January 2015
Also see: The good thief went to "Paradise (Lk. 23:43). Lazarus went to "Abraham's bosom" (Lk. 16:22NKJV). Are they two different places? Are they intermediate heavens or the real thing? And where do Christians go who die today?
Jesus is better than Santa
Both Jesus Christ and Santa Claus feature in many Christmas celebrations. Everyone likes Santa because he is jolly man who brings gifts to children around the world. But why is Jesus better than Santa?
Fact or myth?
Four separate eyewitness biographies are given of Jesus in the Bible by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Three of these were written about 30 years after most of the events they describe. And the first-century Jewish historian Josephus called James "the brother of Jesus, who was called Christ". These historical records confirm that Jesus was a man who lived in Israel between about 5 BC and AD 30. He was an historical character and not a mythical figure.
Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, a fourth century Christian bishop, who was known for his generosity and kindness. Saint Nicholas lived in Myra in Asia Minor (now called Turkey). There are many legends about him, but we don't know if any of them are true! He is said to have used his inheritance to help the poor and sick, giving secret gifts to people who needed them. In particular there are stories about helping three poor sisters and saving three men from death. Because of his kindness Nicholas was made a saint and he was a popular saint in Europe until the Reformation in the 1550s. After this time, the Dutch continued to celebrate the feast day of St Nicholas on 6th December when children put out their shoes the night before and the next morning they would discover gifts left by St Nicholas. In the 19th century this story was transformed to Santa Claus leaving gifts at Christmas time. He was now described as a jolly, heavy man wearing a red suit with white fur trim who comes down the chimney to leave presents for deserving children and drives a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer. Santa is only a mythical figure.
So, Jesus Christ is an historical character while Santa Claus is only a legendary character.
The best gift
In the song "Santa Claus is coming to town", Santa makes a list of those who are naughty and bad (who miss out on presents) and a list of those who are nice and good (who get presents). So Santa only comes for good people. He asks, "Have you been good?".
On the other hand, Jesus came for sinners, and not for those who thought they were good – He said "I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent" (Mt. 9:13; Mk. 2:17; Lk. 5:32NLT). After the conversion of Zacchaeus, a well know sinner, Jesus said that He "came to seek and to save those who are lost" (Lk. 19:10). As the Bible says we are all sinners (Rom. 3:23), this means He came for everyone!
Recently when cleaning out a family home that had been occupied for three generations, we found some things that had been Christmas presents. However, as many of these were no longer useful or significant, they were thrown out as rubbish. Christmas presents eventually finish up in the garbage (trash) dump. Santa's gifts only have a finite lifetime.
By comparison, Jesus offered the gift of forgiveness and of eternal life, which goes on forever! He asks, "Do you want to be forgiven?". Also, the gift was Himself, not something that had been made by a person or a machine. Jesus is the best gift! He is God's greatest gift. Paul called it "indescribable" (2 Cor. 9:15). "This is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life" (Jn. 3:16). Let's remember this as we give gifts to each other this Christmas.
Jesus gave the best gift – it lasts longer and is for everyone.
Written, December 2014
What are we here for?
This question was asked recently by an elderly widower who was blind. He said that religious people say it is to make a better world. Then he added "Things don't start from nothing – there must be somebody who put it together".
To know Christ personally
King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. His search for meaning in life is given in the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. He found that apart from God, life is meaningless. His conclusion was to "remember your Creator" and "fear God" and obey Him (Eccl. 12:1, 13-14). From this we see that our purpose in life is related to the God who created the universe and to whom we are accountable.
The first man and woman, Adam and Eve, had a close relationship with God. They were told to care and rule over the created earth (Gen. 1:28; 2:15). But this relationship was destroyed when they disobeyed God. As a result, today most people don't have a close relationship with God.
Paul tried to please God by being religious. After he entered into a close relationship with Jesus Christ, he found that this religious activity was worthless (Phil. 3:4-11). His new goal was: "I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!" (Phil. 3:10-11NLT). He gave up his previous way of life in order to know Christ personally. Then he looked ahead to living the Christian life and being rewarded when he gets to heaven (Phil. 3:13-14). In the meantime he wanted to live as a citizen of heaven eagerly waiting for Christ to return and change his weak mortal body into an glorious eternal body like His own (Phil. 3:20-21).
What was Jesus here for? In the Bible we see that the One "who put it together" gave Jesus a task to do.
Christ's mission
Jesus was sent by God into the world (Jn. 17:3, 8, 18, 21, 23, 25). "God sent His Son" to rescue people from their slavery to sin (Gal. 4:4-5). He came "to give His life as a ransom" for us (Mk. 10:45). He was "an atoning sacrifice for our sins" (1 Jn. 4:9-10). This is how God enabled us to have a close relationship with Him today.
Lifesavers rescue those who are drowning. At the beach they watch the surfers and give warnings when there is danger such as sharks, rips or rough waves. Jesus was God's lifesaver. God sent Him on a rescue mission to save us from God's eternal judgment. His big rescue plan can give us purpose and meaning – Someone and something to live for.
Have you recognised Jesus as your lifesaver and accepted His help? That's what you are here for. It's how Paul commenced his close relationship with Jesus Christ.
But we are here for more than this. In the Bible we see that the One "who put it together" often gave people a task to do. Their goal or mission was to complete this task.
Our mission
Abram was to travel to a foreign country so the people of the earth could be blessed (Gen. 12:1-3). His descendants wrote most of the Bible, which communicates this blessing to humanity. Joseph went to Egypt to save lives in a famine (Gen. 45:5-8). Although he was forced to go there as a slave, he realized that he was sent there by God.
Moses was sent to Pharaoh to bring the Israelites out of Egypt (Ex. 3:10). Even though Moses was reluctant and gave excuses why he couldn't carry out his mission, God enabled him to do it (Ex. 3:11-13; 4:1-16).
God sent the prophets Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Haggai to warn Judah of their idolatry and sinfulness (Isa. 6:8; Ezek. 3:4-5; Hag. 1:12). In fact all the prophets were sent by God (Jer. 7:25; 25:4; Zech 7:12). John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way for the Messiah (Mal. 3:1; Mk. 1:2).
Jesus sent the disciples to preach to the Jews (Mt. 10:5-33). Later He sent out 72 people to preach (Lk. 10:1-16). Before His ascension into heaven, Jesus commissioned the disciples to preach to the known world ("all nations") (Mt. 28:19-20). He promised to always be with them.
There are many commands and models for Christians to follow in the New Testament. For example, they are to do good works as a consequence of their relationship with God (Eph. 2:10).
The car manufacturer Land River has engaged Bear Grylls as an ambassador to promote their products because he embodies the spirit of adventure and survival in the wilderness. In this context his mission is to help sell cars.
Paul said that Christians are Christ's ambassadors (2 Cor. 5:20). Our mission is to help people be reconciled to God. Are we obedient (like Paul) or disobedient (like Jonah)?
According to the Bible, we are not here to make a better world. But we are here to have a close relationship with the God who created the universe. This is prohibited by our rebellious sinful nature. Fortunately God sent Jesus to earth to overcome this barrier so we can be reconciled with God. Have you accepted this gift? For those who have, we are here to live godly lives and help others turn towards God and be reconciled with Him.
Written, December 2014
Also see:
What's the purpose of life?
Something to live for
Why Jesus was sent
Did Jesus use any of His divine power when He was on earth?
I have been asked whether Jesus Christ used any of His divine power when He was on earth. Or did He not use this power at all during this time and always function as a human being who is indwelt with the Holy Spirit? Also, as a consequence of this were the disciples able to do whatever Christ did? And does this mean that today Christians can also do whatever Christ did?
The Bible teaches that Jesus was unique. "There is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all people" (1 Tim. 2:5-6NIV). He was both human and divine (Jn. 1:1, 14, 18; Rom. 9:5). Because He claimed to be equal with God, the religious leaders wanted to kill Him (Jn. 5:17-18). Biologically, He had a human mother but not a human father. He was sinless.
What do the gospels say?
Several examples of Jesus' actions in the gospels show His divine power:
• He forgave sins so people were no longer guilty before God, and even those who opposed Him knew that only God can forgive sins in this way (Mt. 9:2-3, 6; Mk. 2:5-7, 10). He also gives eternal life (Jn. 10:28).
• Jesus knew what others were thinking (Mk. 2:8; Lk. 11:7). He knew the Samaritan woman had five husbands and knew everything she had done (Jn. 4:18-19, 29). He knew the future (Mt. 16:21) and He knew everything (Jn. 16:29-30; 21:17).
• Jesus saw Nathanael before Philip told him about Jesus (Jn. 1:48-49). This is divine omniscience.
• He is omnipresent (Mt. 28:20).
• Jesus' power over nature was clearly divine. People were amazed when the winds and the waves obeyed Him (Mt. 8:26-27). After He walked on water and calmed a storm, the disciples said "truly you are the Son of God" (Mt. 14:25-32). Also, they were amazed when Jesus calmed another storm (Mk. 4:39-41). This is divine omnipotence.
• He had the power to raise Himself from the dead (Jn. 2:19-22; 10:17-18).
• He does what God the Father does (Jn. 5:19).
The disciples had none of these divine powers.
Because Jesus was sent to earth by God the Father, His goal was to do God's will (Jn. 4:34; 14:24). He lived to please Him (Jn. 6:57). So, He always obeyed the Father and never acted independently (Jn. 5:19, 30; 10:18). Jesus often prayed to the Father and received daily instructions from Him (Mk. 1:35; Lk. 5:16; 6:12; 11:1). Matthew 26:39-44 and John 17 are examples of Christ's prayers. They had a close relationship; the Father loved the Son (Jn. 10:15; 14:10; 15:10).
The Holy Spirit is mainly mentioned at Christ's baptism, His temptation and when He visited His hometown Nazareth. It says "the Holy Spirit descended on Him", He was "full of the Holy Spirit", He visited Galilee "in the power of the Holy Spirit" and He drove out demons by the Spirit of God (Mt. 12:28; Lk. 3:22; 4:1, 14, 18). There is no other mention in the gospels of Jesus being empowered by the Holy Spirit. The reason for this is that it seems He did most of His miracles by His own inherent divine power, and not by the power of the Holy Spirit. For example, when two blind men told Jesus "we want our sight", the Bible says He had compassion on them and touched their eyes and immediately they received their sight (Mt. 20:33-34). The Holy Spirit isn't mentioned here. Maybe the three members of the trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) all worked together in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Of course God the Son and the Holy Spirit are under the authority of God the Father (Jn. 5:19; 16:13). Jesus certainly didn't always function as a human being who is indwelt with the Holy Spirit, because then He wouldn't have been unique and He couldn't reveal Himself or the Father (Jn. 14:9).
Some people "cherry pick" verses to claim that Christ gave up all His divine ability and lived on earth as a person filled with the Holy Spirit so that all He did was done by the power of the Holy Spirit (Jn. 5:19; 14:10; Acts 10:37-38). However, these verses teach that Jesus was closely united with God the Father and did what He did, which means He was omnipotent!
By the way, the purpose of Christ's miracles was so people would repent (Mt. 11:20-24; Lk. 10:13) and many believed after they saw them (Jn. 2:23; 4:48). The miracles also revealed His divinity (Jn. 5:36; 9:9; 10:37-38) and glory (Jn. 2:11; 11:4, 40).
What does Philippians 2 say?
In Paul's letter to the Philippians, because of disagreements amongst them he urges them to have unity (Phil. 2:1-11; 4:2-3). In particular, they should "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others" (Phil. 2:3-4). He then gives an example of humility because humility can end arguments and disunity.
"In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!" (Phil. 2:5-8).
This passage says that Jesus Christ was fully God; being "in very nature God" and having "equality with God" (Phil. 2:6). This is confirmed by, "God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him" (Col. 1:19), "in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form" (Col. 2:9) and "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being" (Heb. 1:3).
But Jesus Christ was willing to give up His high position in heaven with all its privileges. This is described as, He "made Himself nothing" (or "emptied Himself" ESV, HCSB, NET). This means Christ laid aside aspects of His equality with God or the form of God (Thayer's Greek Lexicon). The Greek verb here is kenoo (Strongs #2758). Paul used this word figuratively elsewhere in his writings (Rom. 4:14; 1 Cor. 1:17; 9:15; 2 Cor. 9:3). It is also used figuratively here – Jesus didn't literally empty Himself or make Himself nothing with respect to His divinity (Phil. 2:7). Other translations say that He:
• "stripped Himself (of all privileges and rightful dignity)" AMP
• "stripped himself of all privilege" (PHILLIPS)
• "gave up everything" CEV, ERV
• "gave up His place with God and made Himself nothing" EXB, NCV
• "gave this up" WE
• "of His own free will He gave up all He had" (GNT)
• "put aside everything that belonged to Him" NLV
• "made Himself of no reputation" GNV, NKJV
• "lowed (meeked) Himself" WYC
The meaning of kenoo is given by the rest of the words in verses 7-8, which describe the period between His miraculous conception and His death and burial. This passage says, when He came to earth, Jesus:
• Acted like a slave who obeys their master, not like the ruler of the universe (v.7). He came to serve both God and humanity in God's plan of redemption (Mt. 20:28).
• Appeared physically as a human being, not as God (v.7-8). He looked like other men and was fully human, but was different to them in that He did not have a sinful nature. He gave up the glory He had with God the Father since before the world began (Jn. 17:5, 24).
• Allowed Himself to be crucified, although He was the eternal omnipotent God (v.8).
What a change! Jesus went from a place of power and glory (ruling in heaven) to a place of humiliation (dying on earth like a criminal). He went from a high position to a low one. Paul summarised it, "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich" (2 Cor. 8:9). Then after His death, God restored Jesus to the exalted place (Phil. 2:9). Some of the dazzling splendor of this place was shown at the transfiguration (Mt. 17:2; Mk. 9: 3). The lesson is that Christians are to be humble like Christ and not proud or desiring pre-eminence.
Some examples in the gospels of Jesus' omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence are given above. So, He didn't completely stop using these divine attributes. But while He was on earth He used them less often. Instead, He chose to limit the use of these unlimited powers. This is also part of what He gave up when He came to earth to live as a human being.
Because Jesus retained His divine nature and didn't give it up or stop using it completely, He was able to perform miracles by using His divine nature alone. This means that He didn't need to do them in the power of the Holy Spirit. There is no Scripture suggesting He solely relied on the Spirit.
Because they were human and not divine, the disciples couldn't duplicate the examples of His divine power given above. This means that they couldn't do whatever Christ did. Likewise, because people today are not divine we can't do whatever Christ did.
But what about verses that have been used to claim that Christians can have unlimited power?
What about not knowing the date of the second advent?
Jesus said that "not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father" knows the day or the hour of the second advent (Mt. 24:36; Mk. 13:32). This doesn't mean that Jesus was a human being with limited knowledge like us or that He emptied Himself of all the attributes of deity when He came to earth as a man. Instead He was both fully God and fully human. When the Bible says that Jesus didn't know the date of His second advent it is referring to him as a finite human being, not as the divine Son of God. He also came as a Servant that was obedient to God the Father and said that "a servant does not know his master's business" (Jn. 15:15). Although Jesus often spoke of His second advent, as a Servant He wasn't given its date for the purpose of revealing it to others. But as God, He knows it.
One example is not sufficient to make a rule, but it is sufficient to disprove one. This is a principle of science. Therefore, one example of Christ's divine power (and several are given above) disproves the claim that Christ emptied Himself of the attributes of deity when He came to earth as a man.
What about other promises?
The phrase "all things are possible with God" (Mk. 10:27) was spoken in the context of salvation. It means that everything to do with the miracle of salvation is only possible through God's power. Salvation comes from God's grace and mercy alone, and human achievement has no role in it. It doesn't mean that God can do anything; because He can't sin and He can't deny who He is (2 Tim. 2:13). Also it has nothing to do with miracles or prayer requests (except prayers of confession and repentance).
What about God's promises to give believers whatever they ask and move mountains for them? The "mountain" is a figure of speech for the obstacles and difficulties being faced. "You can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move" (Mt. 17:20) means that their prayer will be answered and the obstacles removed if it was in accordance with the conditions for prayer and the commands and promises given in the Bible. It is not an unconditional promise. God's promises to give believers whatever they ask and move mountains for them are not unconditional. They also rely on the Bible's conditions for answered prayer being satisfied.
What are the "greater works"?
"Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father" (Jn. 14:12). The Greek word erga (Strongs #2041) translated "works" is mentioned in the two previous verses as well. It means an act, deed or thing done (Thayer's Greek Lexion). In this context it means acts of Christ, to rouse people to believe in Him and to accomplish their salvation. It says that Jesus did the Father's work and His followers will also do the Father's work (Jn. 14:10-12). This message was spoken to the disciples and we know that their "works" are given in the book of Acts where we see more people coming to trust in God than in the gospels. So in the context of evangelism, their works were greater than Christ's.
The reason the disciples would be able to do greater evangelistic works than Jesus is "because I am going to the Father" (Jn. 14:12c). After Jesus ascended back to heaven, believers were able to pray to the Father in Jesus' name, and Jesus Himself promised to answer these prayers (Jn. 14:13-14).
Because John 14:12 is not addressing miracles (apart from salvation), the claim that it means we can do "greater miracles" than Jesus is obviously false.
There are many examples in the Bible of Jesus using His divine power when He was on earth. It appears that the three members of the trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) all worked together in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. As there is no Scripture suggesting He solely relied on the Spirit, there is no evidence that Jesus always functioned as a human being who is indwelt with the Holy Spirit.
Because they were human and not divine, the disciples couldn't duplicate these examples of Christ's divine power. This means that they couldn't do whatever He did. Likewise, because people today are not divine we can't do whatever Christ did. In particular, although Christians are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, they can't do whatever Christ did. To claim otherwise destroys the uniqueness and deity of Jesus Christ.
Written, November 2014
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What about keeping the Sabbath day?
Someone has commented on keeping the Sabbath day. The comment is given below in italics and my reply in normal type. Here is a link to the post commented on: "I went to a church service that was held on Saturday instead of Sunday and was told that was when we should worship God. What does the Bible say about this topic?"
The temple and the Mosaic covenant
The tabernacle/temple together with the offerings and priesthood were an essential part of God's Mosaic covenant with the Israelites (see Exodus – Deuteronomy). At that time God lived on earth in a building and people could only approach Him via an offering made by a priest. God left the first temple because of their gross sinfulness (Ezek. 8-10). This temple was subsequently destroyed by the Babylonians when the Israelites were driven from their homeland. But a new one was built after the Jewish exile in Babylon (Ezra 3-6). And after this fell into disrepair, a new one was built by King Herod.
Why was the inner curtain of Herod's temple torn in two when Jesus died (Mt. 27:51; Mk. 15:38; Lk. 23:45)? This would have shocked the Jews – their most holy place was no longer hidden by the curtain. They would have repaired or replaced the curtain as soon as possible. The writer of Hebrews says that the curtain was a symbol of Christ's body (Heb. 10:19-20). Because of Christ's death and because of His High Priestly role, we can "enter the most Holy Place". We can approach God without the need of a human priest. Soon after this on the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit came to live in God's people. So God left the temple and His presence on earth was taken by the Holy Spirit. This temple was subsequently destroyed in AD 70 when the Romans invaded Jerusalem. The torn curtain, the coming of the Holy Spirit and the fact that the temple has not been rebuilt for a period of over 1,900 years indicates a significant change in God's relationship with mankind.
Consequently, I have divided the comments according to whether they related to Scriptures dealing with events before or after the day of Pentecost.
The commentator advocates keeping the Sabbath today as it was kept when Jesus was on earth about 2,000 years ago.
But the Sabbath day is a sign of the Mosaic covenant given to the Israelites about 3,450 years ago (Ex. 31:13-17). They were to keep it until it was fulfilled when Jesus died. Jesus was a Jew who kept the Mosaic law (which included animal sacrifices, male circumcision and keeping the Sabbath) and taught Jews who were living under the Mosaic law. This period under the law of Moses covers Exodus to John (inclusive) in the Bible.
After the day of Pentecost, there was a new way to approach God. This doesn't involve Jewish laws like male circumcision (or animal sacrifices and keeping the Sabbath) because Paul wrote against this in Galatians. However, 9 of the ten commandments are repeated in this section of the Bible. But the 4th commandment to keep the Sabbath is not repeated. This significant fact is ignored by those that want to impose Sabbath keeping today.
Unfortunately the commentator doesn't seem to recognise that the Greek word for "law" (nomos) has several meanings, including God's teaching for the church in the New Testament. Instead he seems to assume it always means the Torah or God's teaching in the Pentateuch. Also, he fails to use the context when interpreting a passage from a Bible. This context should be deduced from the surrounding Scriptures and not imposed by the reader by selecting verses elsewhere in Scripture (i.e. "cherry picking").
Overall, the comment seems to be an example of eisegesis (an interpretation that is imposed on the biblical text by the reader – it comes from the reader's preconceived ideas) rather than exegesis (an interpretation that is obtained/derived from the biblical text).
Keep on running
Today is the Australian National Rugby League (Football) grand final. Some of the games in the finals have been exciting with teams winning by just one point. The aim of the game is to take the ball to the try line. The player with the ball keeps running towards the try line. This isn't easy, because of obstacles in the form of being tackled by the opposition players. The players try their hardest until the end, because some teams that were behind during the game can turn the score around and finish up the winner. Although they may be tempted to give up when they are weary, they persevere to the end of the game.
What if the player with the ball stopped and refused to run even though they weren't injured? What if they turned around and ran in the opposite direction?! This would be easier for the player because there would be no opposition, but a huge disappointment to the team, the coach and the supporters. They would think he had a mental breakdown or was a traitor.
In this article we are looking at Hebrews chapters 10-12, where the writer says that following Jesus is like running in a marathon where perseverance is required (which was familiar for his original readers). We will see that, because of the benefits of Jesus' death and His promised coming again, we can keep following Him even when we feel like giving up.
Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians who were being persecuted for their faith (Heb. 12:4-13; 13:3). Because of their hardship and suffering, they were tired and weak (Heb. 12:3, 12-13). This also impacted their spiritual lives. They were being tempted to give up following Jesus and turn back to their Jewish customs. They were spiritually weak.
As Hebrews was probably written to a church in about AD 67-70, which is well after the early days of the church, we can generally apply the principles in it to us today without needing much consideration of the changes since then.
Hebrews tells them what they needed to know and to do. In the first 10 chapters we saw that Jesus is greater than all the Jewish heroes like the prophets, angels, Moses and Joshua, and the priests. He is also greater than all our heroes, whoever they may be, including scientists, those promoting spiritual experiences, the leaders of nations and religions. Hebrews 1-10 finishes with showing how Jesus' sacrifice is greater than the Jewish sacrifices and any good works we might think help us get to heaven.
Halfway through chapter 10 there is a change from doctrine to practice. Hebrews 10:19 onwards tells us what to do in view of the fact that Jesus is greater than all our heroes and that His sacrifice is greater than any of ours.
This passage begins with the word "therefore" and says they should persevere in the Christian faith (10:19, 34, 36, 38). Then in chapter 11 many examples are given of those who lived by faith in OT times. This is followed in chapter 12 by the word "therefore" once again and the key passage:
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." (12:1-3NIV)
Running with perseverance
Have you started the race? Have you ever decided to follow Jesus? There are several warnings about this in the book of Hebrews that we will cover in the next article of this series. Today, we are looking at those who have started but are being tempted to give up.
The main message here is to "run with perseverance the race marked out for us". This metaphor says that our life as a Christian is like a running race. We are to be like an athlete who perseveres and doesn't quit. The writer uses similar Greek words in:
• "you endured in a great conflict full of suffering" (10:32).
• "you need to persevere" to be rewarded at the end of the race (10:36).
• Jesus "endured the cross" (12:2)
• Jesus endured opposition from sinners (12:3).
• "Endure hardship" (12:7).
So endurance and perseverance is a major theme of these chapters.
The opposite of persevering in a race is to "grow weary and lose heart" and stop running (12:3). Paul said "my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace" (Acts 20:24). His goal was to encourage others to follow Jesus.
As we are to run with perseverance and endurance, it is not an easy jog. We must be ready to continue, persist, and keep going.
Eric Moussambani (the eel) from Equatorial Guinea struggled to swim 100m at the Sydney Olympics. The other two swimmers in his heat were disqualified so he swam it alone. He was very slow, but he finished the race. He persisted even though he wasn't a good swimmer.
Do we give up following Jesus? Do we give up reading the Bible, praying, going to church? Or have we decided there will be "no turning back", like it says in the song "Christ is enough":
I have decided to follow Jesus; No turning back, no turning back
Hebrews gives three ways to keep following Jesus.
How to keep on running
By focusing on God & Jesus
Those who were to run with perseverance were to focus on Jesus – "fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith" (12:2a). We don't run in our own strength because Jesus creates and completes our faith. God works in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus (13:21). "For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose" (Phil. 2:13).
Jesus was sustained by the joy of the triumph at the end: "For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame" (12:2b). A runner is sustained by the reward at the end of the race. Our reward is to see God and be free from sin.
The pattern continues, "Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart" (12:3). Life was difficult for the Lord. As He said, "If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also" (Jn. 15:20), so we will also face hardships. But when we realise that our hardships are small compared to His and He will help us endure, our attitude should be to never give up.
Chapter 10 says "since we have" a great sacrifice in Jesus and "since we have" a great High Priest on Jesus, "let us draw near to God" (10:19-22). There is a similar thought in "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" (4:16).We can walk right up to God and get near to Him with confidence because Jesus has cleared the way. That's how we can obtain all the help we need.
After all, Jesus came to earth to make a way for us to come to God – "Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God" (1 Pt. 3:18). That's the good news in the Bible.
We know that God is always with us (Ps. 23:4; 13:5-6), but how can we "draw near" to Him? When we meditate on God's word the Bible and pray to Him, we realize He is with us and cares for us. Hebrews says we come to Him with sincerity and assurance because we are clean and pure through salvation and holiness (10:19-22). We are urged to be holy because practical holiness is evidence of our positional holiness (12:14).
Then it says, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess" (10:23). We trust in God's promises given in the Bible. For example, Jesus promised to return to take us to be with Him eternally in heaven.
Next we see how this hope is to be expressed in our daily lives.
By encouraging one another
"Let us spur one another on toward love and good deeds" (10:24). We are urged to think about what we can do to stimulate others to love and good deeds. In what we say and do, we should encourage each other to put others above ourselves. This kind of love is expressed by good deeds and not giving up meeting together. It seems that some were deserting and abandoning Christianity and reverting to Judaism. Instead they were to encourage one another when they met together. This is mutual encouragement like in a small group. So the verse is saying to us, "not giving up meeting in small groups, as some are in the habit of doing" (10:25). What is your habit with regard to small groups? Do you attend regularly, intermittently or not at all?
Also, we are to live in peace with each other (12:14). We can't encourage each other when there is conflict, strife and turmoil.
By removing obstacles
Chapter 12 says "Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles" (12:1). This means throwing off not just sin that entangles us, but "everything that hinders". How do we spend our time? How do certain people influence us? Ask: does it help me run the race; does it help me follow Jesus; do they help me run the race? Many things can hinder us following Jesus. We can throw them off by establishing boundaries and practicing discipline. Doing this encourages the "lame" who struggle in the Christian faith (12:13). We can be a living example for them.
Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack and then leant to ride a surfboard again and competed in surfing competitions. She persevered in her hardship and God used her to encourage others in the Christian faith.
Do we use some of these ways to keep following Jesus when we are tempted to give up? Do we study and meditate on the Scriptures? How often do we pray? Do we trust God's promises? Are we inspired by how Jesus faced opposition? Do we think about how to stimulate others to love and good deeds? Are we encouraging each other when we meet together? Are we in a small group? Do we know what hinders us following Jesus? Can we do something about it?
Hebrews also gives five reasons to keep following Jesus.
Why keep on running?
Because Jesus is the greatest example
The first 10 chapters showed that Jesus is greater than all our heroes. He is the only way to a relationship with God and has paid the price for access to heaven. He is the greatest example for us to follow (12:2-3). He empowers us (Phil. 4:13).
Because of other Biblical examples
Hebrews 11 gives many other examples of people who lived by faith in Old Testament times: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Samuel, David and the judges and prophets. They believed God's promises and acted on them because "without faith it's impossible to please God" (11: 6). "All these people were living by faith when they died" (11:13, 20-22). They finished the race. Their example is showing we can do it too. They persevered in hardship, persecution and suffering and looked forward to the Messiah and His kingdom. They had a passion for God, believing that He is better than what life can give us and what death can take from us.
The New Testament also has many examples of people who lived by faith like Stephen, Peter, John, Paul, and Timothy and those who taught the word of God in churches (13:7). Near the end of his life Paul said "I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Tim. 4:7). He persevered to the end and didn't give up.
Because of our past experience
They were told, "Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property" (10:32-34a).
Here they are reminded that they had endured persecution and suffering in the past. It's an example of how they encouraged one another – by visiting their brothers and sisters who were in prison for their Christian faith. Because they had endured in the past, they could endure now. They needed to keep on living by faith. Previous experience can help us.
Because of God's promises
How could they do this? It says they "joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions" (10:34b). Their spiritual blessings were more valuable than their physical possessions. They were encouraged to persevere because they will receive God's promised reward (10:35-37). They were like Enoch who pleased God and not like those who displeased Him (10:37; 11:5-6).
Another promise to look forward to is the coming resurrection. This reason is given before the "therefore" at the beginning of chapter 12. None of the Old Testament heroes of the faith "received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect" (11:39-40). God plans to resurrect us together; the believers of the Old Testament and the New Testament periods. We will have new bodies in a glorious new age where sin and its effects are banished. That's what we can look forward to!
Because adversity develops our character
Like Jesus, they were suffering persecution. It was "opposition from sinners" that threatened to make them "weary and lose heart" (12:3). It was painful, although none had lost their lives yet (12:4, 11). But they were discouraged.
They are told that the suffering is God's discipline. "Do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He punishes everyone He accepts as His son. Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as His children … God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in His holiness … it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it" (12: 5-7, 10, 11).
So God moulds our character in times of adversity. It's because He loves us like a parent loves a child. It helps us, because it's for our good, our holiness, our peace and our righteousness. It purifies us, refines us, and strengthens our faith (2 Cor. 1:8-9). He promises to bring good from all our hardship and pain. He is teaching us and correcting us and transforming us like a parent trains a child. It trains us like an athlete trains for a race. As a result we become more godly and Christ-like. But we need to persevere and not give up.
Then it says, "Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 'Make level paths for your feet,' so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed" (12:12-13). The explanation of suffering being God's discipline is to help us keep on running the race. So we don't give up or detour to an easier path. How we run affects weaker believers ("the lame"). Stronger faith smooths the path for them and helps them recover. To give up roughens their path so they trip and fall and become weaker and more disabled.
In 2002, Steven Bradbury won Australia's first winter Olympic gold medal. In the 1,000m speed skating final he was the slowest skater. But he persisted and won after the other four skaters crashed. Bradbury's strategy was to cruise behind his opponents and hope that some of them crashed, as he realised he was slower and could not match their pace.
Do we use some of these reasons to motivate us to keep following Jesus when we are tempted to give up? Are we inspired by the heroes in the Bible who followed God until they died? Are we inspired by Jesus who is the greatest of them all? Can we look back to previous times when we persevered in difficult circumstances? What is our attitude to hardship and suffering? Are we aware that God uses these to mould our character?
We have seen that following Jesus is like running in a marathon or in a rugby league game. Athletes and football players keep running through adversity.
We can keep following Jesus through adversity by: focusing on God and Jesus, encouraging one another, and removing the obstacles that hinder us. The reasons we can keep following Jesus through adversity include: the examples of the heroes of the Bible, particularly Jesus; our past experience; God's promises; and the fact that adversity develops our character.
So because of the benefits of Jesus' death and His promised coming again, we can keep following Him even when we are tempted to give up.
Written, October 2014
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I have 3 bags of tube sand (like people use for traction in pick-ups)-can I use it as a bottom layer to a pebble (riverstone type) path? The current path is getting weedy at the entrance and I didn't know if I could re-furbish it by digging it up, putting a cloth weed barrier down, the sand, and more stone. Any ideas?
I don't know much about stone paths, but since no one else has commented...
I don't think it matters what kind of sand you use.
The goal is to pack down a stable material so that the stone stays where you put it.
You might ask a brick layer or someone like that just to get a professional's slant on it.
Best luck!
It should work fine. There are different sands, and your sand bags are most likely river or beach or gravel pit sand, which tends to be rounded particles. Masons use 'sharp sand', the particles are sharp and pack together better and do not move around when compacted. But for a walking path it shouldn't matter - you're not building a high rise.


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I have a Samsung Syncmaster t220 and have been having problems with wavy line borders and a flickering screen (almost subliminal but annoying). My son suggested that i change to a DVI cable and I attached a BELKIN F2E4141cp1.8MDD DVI-D Dual-Link Monitor Cable. Unfortunately, although Windows started up OK after installation, I cannot see either my desktop or my mouse arrow. All I have is my desktop photo in full screen. Also, my screen still flickers, so perhaps the monitor is on the way out?? Any suggestions gratefully accepted. BTW - the resolution and Hz looks to be set correctly in Windows
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Try it using another monitor or a TV whichever.if still the same on that it could be your graphic card driver needing updated.
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August 28, 2014 - i like baseball caps because they shelter my eyes from the sun. i love anything that supports the causes i appreciate. good cap, good cause. i would rather there were a "cure" to prevent autism but that will be a long time in coming. in the meantime, i would hope many would support autism awareness.
May 9, 2014 - My 7 year old grandson has Autism, my husband loves this hat, great quality
February 12, 2014 - It's not a "trucker's cap" and sits a bit high.
December 29, 2013 - Ordered for my son-in-law as my little grandson has autism. Great look and fit!
December 6, 2013 - excellent quality, very well made !
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