Seven Dips Makes Perfect
When our son was born, he weighed in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces. We wrote, "... seven, seven the perfect number!" In biblical terms, seven has always represented the perfect…
When our son was born, he weighed in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces. We wrote, "... seven, seven the perfect number!" In biblical terms, seven has always represented the perfect…
Have you ever expected complicated answers to a problem when the solution God had for you was actually quite simple? This is where we will find Naaman today. You may…
"Seven Ducks in a Muddy Pond" was the title one preacher gave to the story of Naaman in the Bible. Remember, he's the one who was told by Elisha to…
I don't know why it's always so hard to believe another year has flown by. I think back to favorite verses that drew me closer to the Lord this year.…
Amos had just finished the last phrase on his flute. While the sheep rested quietly, Papa Ariah and brother Ezra settled down as well. The heavens boasted an array of…
Amos and a friend were relieved of their shepherd duties for a couple of days. Amos' mother wanted him to go into town to purchase a new pottery bowl for…
NOTE to readers: Some readers did not get the blog yesterday (including me!) so I'm re-sending it. Apologies if you already received it. Amos pulled four burrs off the…
"Martha, I'll be out in the lambing barn. Lily is about to give birth." "Oh, Papa, can I go too? I never seen them sheep give birth. I just see…
I'm going a slightly different direction for December. We'll explore the life of shepherds through a little five-part story of a shepherd boy named Amos. Be sure to take a…
I hoped you enjoyed giving thanks last week for the blessings of relationships in your life. You will receive this post on Thanksgiving day. Some of you will celebrate with…