The No-Fishing Zone
I had an old denim hat that I used to wear every day. It was my absolutely favorite hat until one day when we went on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. As I was standing on the deck, enjoying the breezy day, the wind snatched my hat off and blew
The Greatest Mystery Revealed
I love a good mystery, an intriguing story with a seemingly unanswerable puzzle, and a solution that is like a revelation at the end. For example, in World War II, the Germans engineered a machine that could create coded messages that could only be decoded by another machine like it. They aptly called
God’s Smorgasbord
One of the most amazing phenomena of the American culture is the All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet. It is a seemingly endless smorgasbord of delicacies with more choices than room on one’s plate. I have never met a person leaving a buffet restaurant saying, “I’m still hungry; I just couldn’t find anything I wanted.” Yet, there are
Being Glorified in God
Dearly Beloved of the Lord, Have you been having a trying week? Have you struggled with your devotions amid the chaos swirling around you? Have you felt discouraged or lost your temper? Don't feel bad, you are not alone. We all have been going through something in one way or another. But be
Called to Be Quiet
The Lord has called His people to live sanctified lives. What is sanctification? This is a concept many people grapple with. It is more than just reading your Bible and attending church weekly. Of course, these are essential things to do in a sanctified life, but what does the process of sanctification involve?
The Generosity Cycle
When my husband and I were first married and we were working several part-time jobs to support ourselves while he finished his last year of college, we rarely had any extra funds to spend on wants. One Christmas, we were grateful to have our necessary bills paid but had nothing left over
A Spouse or a Wife?
I dearly love my husband. He is more than a spouse to me; he is my best friend! We have been married for nearly thirty years and I feel closer to him now than ever. There is an intriguing picture of a marriage in Hosea 12:12, “Jacob fled to the country of Syria;
Honing a Habit
When I first married my husband, I applauded him for his patience with my meager cooking skills. Over the years, I have developed a love of cooking and a courage to experiment with new recipes. But one thing that frustrates me the most in the kitchen is a dull knife. We bought a
Firewall Protection
Most computers of today are equipped with firewall protection. This necessary software filters out harmful viruses and other malware that can cause catastrophic damage to the computer systems. It would be foolish to operate your computer without a good firewall running in it. We, too, need firewall protection for our lives. It would
Beloved’s Betrothal Gifts
In ancient times, when a man got engaged, he betrothed himself to his intended wife with a valuable gift. This gift was a sign of his commitment to her that he would take care of her and provide for her needs. It was also a token of security for her, that if he
Righteousness Amid Corruption
Genesis 6:5, 8-9 says, “Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually…but Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD…Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.”
Leaving Your Comfort Zone
Have you ever stopped to think about the prophet Amos? His book in the Bible falls under the category many call the “Minor Prophets”. He was not actually a prophet, but God used him to declare the word of the LORD to King Jeroboam II in Israel and to King Uzziah in Judah.
God’s Dressing Room
I love going to a wedding. It's a special time to dress up in our most elegant apparel and put on our nicest jewelry and style our hair. And even more exciting than that is seeing the bride in all her glorious raiment walking down the aisle. Everyone stands and cranes their necks
A Good Jealousy
Many years ago, as I was walking through the corridor of our local church, I overheard a mother call to her daughter, “Come on, Jealousy, it’s time to go!” For a moment I stood appalled, thinking to myself, “Why would a mother name her child Jealousy? How horrible! How insensitive!” I thought she
What’s In a Name?
What’s in a name? Queen Elizabeth II, monarch of the UK, is widely popular and well-known around the whole world. She holds many titles of honor in the countries where she spreads her influence. But her full royal title, which speaks of her authority and power reads like this: “Elizabeth the Second, by
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