Waiting on the Lord
When are we in "waiting mode?" Perhaps when we are fearful something bad is about to happen. We're holding our breath, so to speak. Or we're waiting in great anticipation…
Nathaniel, a True Israelite
We are still near the Jordan River where John the Baptist has been baptizing and calling listeners to repentance. When Andrew and John (Peter's brother) see the Baptist nod toward…
Slaying Our Giants
At last we see that... David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.…
Preparation Put to Use
Among the preparations we thought about last week in David's life, one was his ability with the harp. (See David's Preparations) Even though David was anointed to be the next…
David, a King?
Last week, we saw how the people of Israel longed for a king, "like the other nations." (See Saul the King) Saul was chosen but proved to be disappointing. The…
Gentle Communication
Recently, I sat at a group table among many other table groups. Our goal—to discuss a certain matter and share opinions and ideas. I had rather strong opinions about the…
Sowing Seeds
I've had sowing seeds on my mind since the blog two week's ago when Jesus talked of sowing and reaping. (4 - A Teachable Moment.) I ran into an old…
Moses’ Mother
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…
Nehemiah – Obstacles
Nehemiah rallied the wall-building troops with persuasive voice and authoritative demeanor. They divided up the work load and rebuilt side by side, neighbor next to neighbor. Even some from near-by…
Nehemiah – Planning and Action
God has given Nehemiah a concern for his Jerusalem homeland. He feels called to do something about the crumbling wall around the city. During four months of prayer, God led him…