The scribes and Pharisees sat in Moses' seat, while he took wrap (Mt. 32:2). There was no Christ in their message, for if righteousness could be obtained by following law, then Christ died in vain (Ga. 2:21).

One day, Moses called Lord "the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob" (Lu. 20:3) and God called him to bush over it. God's response included something like this, "I don't think so. I am not dead!" (Mk. 12:27). Thus, Moses became a quick study in serving living God (Ex. 3:4). We can also know this because Moses was like Jesus (Ac.3:20-22) and both Moses and Jesus received their instruction directly from God (Ex. 33:11, Jn. 6:69).

"Thou shalt not take name of Lord thy God in vain; for Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain," (Ex. 20:7). "Except Lord build house, they labor in vain that build it: except Lord keep city, watchman waketh but in vain," (Ps. 127:1).

Being a coach, I speak on cruises. I took my first cruise about 4 years ago. I asked a friend who’d cruised a lot what I needed to know and she said, “Nothing. Just have fun.” I disagree. Having cruised many times since then, I’d like to pass on some tips to help you enjoy your cruise more.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE

Medicare doesn’t cover expenses incurred outside US. Many insurance plans provide little or no coverage for international or out-of-network travel medical expenses. Find out about yours before you go. Then fill in gaps with travel insurance.

Also investigate: 1.Insurance to cover cancellations and interruptions, and cost of delayed or lost baggage 2.Financial Default Coverage for financial failure of airline, cruise line or tour operator 3.Terrorism Coverage for reimbursement if you cancel trip due to terrorist incident in departure city or itinerary city 4.Medical Evacuation Coverage, Medical Reunion and Return of Mortal Remains, all of which can be very costly.

PACKING

Pack “little” things because they get “big” on a trip. Bandages or Neosporin will cost you 5 times as much and also waste hours of pleasure time while you search for them.

Take along a small basic first-aid kit and comfort kit. Yes, ship has an infirmary, but it’s a long trip down there, and an expensive one.

Think of things you use over a week’s time – antihistimine, eyedrops, lotion, aloe Vera, anti-diarrhea medication, hair dryer, needle and thread.

If it’s important to you, bring it. The last cruise I was on supplied numerous toiletries, but no hair dryer.

WARDROBE

Formal night! It’s reason some cruise. It’s reason some won’t.

Let me set your mind at ease. If you don’t want to go to formal night, you can avoid it. Most cruises have a casual buffet option with delicious food every night, 24 hour hot dogs and pizza, and 24 hour room service.

If you want to participate in formal night, tux rental is available - http://www.cruiselineformal.com . Most ships keep some inventory onboard, but it’s best to order early. There are usually tailors on board.