The Transforming Power of a Teachable Spirit
My dear friends, Amy and John, have absolutely amazing adult children who love and serve the Lord, pointing people to Him through their inspirational lifestyles. They are the kind of people I feel grateful just to be around, hoping their wisdom and dedication to God will rub off on me. The adult kids didn’t become […]
Hannah: Sorrowful Spirit
Hannah was accused by Eli, the high priest, of drunkenness. She was praying, yet he alleged she was drinking. Why did Eli accuse her of having too much wine? Hannah was barren, her infertility caused her great sadness and grief. She was ashamed and I imagine wondered why God closed her womb. She had longed […]
Meet Lydia
Her name appears in Scripture only twice (Acts 16:11-15, 40), yet Lydia’s life leaves a lasting impact. She was known as a worshipper of God. In just one verse, we read: “The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message” (Acts 16:14). Lydia’s story teaches us the value of faith, generosity, and how using […]
King H.
King Hezekiah, translated as “Yahweh has strengthened,” is known for his godly character and sinful pride as written in the second books of Kings and Chronicles. He was a good king, “He did what was right in the sight of the Lord, just as his father (ancestor) David had done” (2 Kings 18:3). His goals […]
The Alternative
At the risk of being impolite, we often remain quiet, possibly to avoid a challenging conversation or even an argument. Are we sacrificing our beliefs, values, or faith to avoid conflict and maintain peace by staying silent? One of our Christian principles is to combine honesty with compassion. In his letter to the Ephesians, Apostle […]