A week ago, we dove into the life of Bathsheba… At that time, you were invited to explore the answer to the question: Are there certain character traits God looks for as He chooses His vessels of service? We’ve…
A follow up for those of you who have privately, and otherwise, messaged me about Bathsheba’s story being a case of rape on David’s part. I want to re-iterate: The written Scriptures are unclear. …and, we must stay hermeneutically…
The lineup of ladies in the lineage of Jesus is pretty unusual to say the least! We have Tamar – who prostituted herself to gain what was rightfully hers; Rahab – a prostitute who sheltered Israelite spies and bartered…
As I get ready to begin, let me encourage you to read the four chapters that make up the Old Testament book of Ruth (link provided)… It’s a rather interesting pair of women who show up back to back…
With Christmas on the brain, I turned to write this week’s reflection on another woman off the pages of Scripture to whom we might relate. So, obviously, I thought of Mary, but remembered that in Jesus’ genealogy as documented…
This past week, I’ve been reflecting on the story of Hannah as passed down to us in the book of 1 Samuel (chapter 1-2). If ever there is a character that emphasizes Thanksgiving, Hannah does! “Easy” does not describe…
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 admire…
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 wife,…
Several months ago I wrote a blog: “59+ Seconds That I Can Never Retrieve…” It centered on a Tik Tok video presented by a progressive pastor who walked listeners through the story of Jesus’ interaction with the Canaanite…
(picture taken in Magdala, Israel fall of 2018) Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down…