Let me encourage you to read the four chapters that make up the Old Testament book of Ruth… It’s rather interesting to follow the story of Judah and Tamar with the story of Ruth. These are two women of…
It’s been awhile since I’ve been out shopping, but I had to run into Costco on Sunday to pick up a few things. Whoa! Somehow, I failed to realize that the Christmas season was upon us, but there it…
In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom… Amnon became frustrated on account of his sister… So (he) lay down and pretended to be ill. When the King…
By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. Hebrews 11:23 Dear Jochebed, I admire your courage. I…
Read Judges 4 & 5. Sandwiched in the book of Judges (please read chapter 4) is a drama that would rival any Hollywood production. I hope you never see God’s word as boring, because this story is far from…
The Lord said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you…” Now Sarai, Abram’s…
Read: Matthew 15:21-28 This text gives us a glimpse into Jesus’ teaching methods. While this passage records the story of the healing of a Canaanite woman’s daughter from demon possession, it’s, actually, more about Jesus’ attempt to instruct his…
Read: Luke 8:40-48 Question: Instead of by name, how would you like to be known as the woman with an issue of blood? Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record this woman’s story. Not one of them took the time…
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. Hebrews 11:30-31. We now…
Now, the serpent was craftier than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’” The woman said to…