Gems From Scripture

Not far from here is an old abandoned gold mine stowed away in the mountains. Its tunnels are collapsed, loose rock lies scattered everywhere, its rugged walls stand beaten and battered. Many people go up to this mine just to do a bit of exploring on their own. Some carry picks, some small hammers, some wield a sledge hammer as they beat away at the hard rock. Even experts in the field of rock hunting like to probe around, trying to find some rare stone to add to their collection. Not far from...