In my Old Testament class, I studied the story of Athaliah in 2 Kings 8:16-11:6 and 2 Chronicles 21:4-23:15, and I was astounded by her profound brutality and wickedness. She was raised in an environment saturated with violence and idolatry. She was the granddaughter of Omri, who seized the throne violently, and the daughter of the …
Miriam and Aaron speaking against Moses
In 2 Kings 4:8-37 and 8:1-6, we encounter a generous, and obedient woman of faith known as Shunammite, named after her village near the fertile fields of Esdraelon. She was a well-to-do and generous woman, who often hosted the prophet Elisha whenever he came by. Most travel in ancient times was by foot or sometimes …
Anna, 84 years old and she is still serving and waiting for the Messiah of the world to come. Did she sit around worrying about the troubles in her life? No, instead she fasts & prays! Anna had experienced loss. She was married and then lost her husband after 7 years of marriage. We don’t …
The 2024 Summer Olympics have just begun in Paris this week and I have watched a few competitions on YouTube. Maybe you have done the same? I especially enjoyed watching the women’s Gymnastics and was so excited to see our American team win gold today! As I watch the summer Olympics, I am reminded of …
Deborah lived in a time of unrest in Israel. As a judge over the land, she knew hard times. Our account begins with Deborah, a wife and a mother, delivering an important message from the Lord. Will Barak march against their enemy Sisera, even though he has chariots and many troops? Barak knows he is …
When I attended Sunday school as a child, I knew what to do if I ever saw a guy beat up on the side of the road; I was going to put him on the donkey (that I would obviously have with me) and take him to the nearest hotel. I knew this because of …