Tag: Restoration

  • And Samson’s Hair Began to Grow Again

    And Samson’s Hair Began to Grow Again

    There are few biblical characters as tragic and complex as Samson. Gifted with supernatural strength and chosen by God from birth, his life should have been a testimony of victory and leadership. But instead, it became a cautionary tale of squandered potential, impulsive living, and the consequences of compromise. Yet tucked within Samson’s final chapter…

  • The God of Restoration

    The God of Restoration

    Even when the world forgets, God does not. Throughout Scripture, we meet many well-known figures—Moses, David, Paul, Peter—heroes of faith who fill Sunday sermons and Bible studies. But scattered between these giants of Scripture are lesser-known names, characters who enter quietly and exit even more silently. Yet, through them, we see a surprising theme emerge:…

  • Grace in the Tabernacle: When the Church Chooses Redemption

    Grace in the Tabernacle: When the Church Chooses Redemption

    Growing up, one of the highlights of my year was church camp. Our denomination owned a rustic campground nestled in the woods, the kind of place that felt frozen in time. At the center of it all stood a large barn-like structure we called “the Tabernacle.” Surrounded by rows of humble cabins, it was the…

  • The Law of Carburetor Icing: It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

    The Law of Carburetor Icing: It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

    In General Aviation, many aircraft still operate with carbureted engines. Pilots are trained to recognize a peculiar and potentially dangerous phenomenon known as carburetor icing. Under certain conditions—typically when flying through moist air at partial power settings—the carburetor throat can become cold enough to cause water vapor to freeze. This builds up ice inside the…

  • Beneath the Surface: Deal With the Rust Before It Bubbles Out

    Beneath the Surface: Deal With the Rust Before It Bubbles Out

    My dad ran a restoration shop for 40 years. Cars that are decades old—sometimes beat-up, sometimes beautiful—came into his garage and left looking brand new. You’d be amazed what a fresh coat of paint can do to an old car. But as any experienced restorer will tell you, the paint is only as good as…