The Widow
Our woman of the week, like many women in the Bible was unnamed. To help move her story along, let's give her the name, Hannah, which means honor. We know…
Our woman of the week, like many women in the Bible was unnamed. To help move her story along, let's give her the name, Hannah, which means honor. We know…
Last week we discovered that Moses' mother was Jochebed. (See "Who Was Jochebed?") We found her to be quite the innovator by hiding baby Moses from the hand of Pharaoh's…
This month, let's explore lessons from lesser-known women in the Bible. Today's star lived in the latter years of Egyptian slavery. She and her husband had a son named Aaron.…
As you read this, my grandchildren will be gone, the sheets and towels in the washer, and decorations packed away along with the memories of Christmas 2018. When I put…
I found this very apropos writing in a little book of Christmas collections called "Christmas Joy." It is an adaptation from I Corinthians 13 by Sharon Jaynes. I thought you…
We think of a counselor as a good thing. Indeed, a competent counselor, especially one with a Christ-filled heart, is a transforming helper. The people walking in darkness have seen…
Last week we looked at the name Bethlehem. (See "House of Bread") We discovered that "beth" means "house of." Today, consider the word Immnauel. We see the two letters at…
Those of Asian background likely look to rice as their staple food, but in my growing up years, it was potatoes. Mashed, fried, boiled, or baked, we had some kind…
Four years ago, I read Ann Voskamp's book, One Thousand Gifts. She encouraged readers to begin a journal to list 1,000 things for which you are thankful. Easy enough, I…
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" 12. DON'T MISS THE BOAT. Of course, this was one of the most important pieces of advice to heed about Noah's ark. It was a matter of life or death. We…